Billy Constable was an Appalachian musician from Spruce Pine, North Carolina, best known for his three-finger-picking banjo technique and his vigorous acoustic guitar leads.
11 Facts About Billy Constable
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Billy Constable came from a rich musical background and from a young age started performing with bluegrass greats, including Charlie Moore, Josh Graves, the Doug Dillard Band, Kenny Baker and Vassar Clements.
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Billy Constable developed a seizure disorder in 2011, found to be the result of a brain tumor which was surgically removed.
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Billy Constable grew up playing music as a part of the Wiseman family from western North Carolina.
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Billy Constable began his professional career playing guitar with his mother's husband, the accomplished bluegrass musician Charlie Moore.
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Billy Constable later moved to California to play with family band the Constables.
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Billy Constable worked repeatedly in more electric and psychedelic settings with Jam bands Leftover Salmon and String Cheese Incident.
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Billy Constable's influences begin at home and with his family, but Billy's repertoire is vast, and he is comfortable in most musical situations.
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Billy Constable played regularly with mandolinist Mark Schimick, the Big Daddy Bluegrass Band, and guitarist Larry Keel.
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Billy Constable often performed around Boone or Asheville, not far from where he grew up in western North Carolina.
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Billy Constable played an active role in the music scene around many parts of Appalachia.