Billy Hancock performed live primarily in the Washington, DC, area, but played regularly at European roots music festivals.
11 Facts About Billy Hancock
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Billy Hancock attended George Washington High School in Alexandria, graduating in 1964.
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Billy Hancock often played on River Boats in New Orleans and recorded for the Edison Label.
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Billy Hancock's father worked for the Southern Railway and his mother worked for Waxie Maxie's, a local record store chain, and other record stores.
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Billy Hancock began his career playing in bands around Washington, DC, while still a teenager.
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Billy Hancock continued to record rockabilly for Ripsaw under that name for two years.
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In 2010, Billy Hancock was inducted into the Southern Legends Hall of Fame.
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Billy Hancock is already a member of three other International Halls of Fame.
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Billy Hancock was the television host for American Music in Arlington, Virginia, where he interviewed and showcased songwriters and a music historian.
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Billy Hancock was a member of the resurrected art rock group from the sixties, The Fallen Angels.
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On 4 November 2012 Billy Hancock was inducted into The Northern Virginia Blues Society, Blues Hall of Fame in Manassas, Va.