Billy Goat (band)

Billy Goat

Billy Goat, 1992. L-R: Mike Dillion, Kim Pruitt, Earl Harvin, Phil Major, Brandon Smith and Kenny Withrow.
Background information
Origin Denton, Texas
Years active 1989 (1989)–1997
Labels Third Rail Records, Mercy Records
Associated acts Hairy Apes BMX, Mike Dillon's Go-Go Jungle, Ten Hands, Whitey

Billy Goat was a band playing rock, funk and Latin styles from 1989 to 1997. Originating in Denton, Texas, Billy Goat was popular in the Dallas and Austin scenes[1] including Deep Ellum and became known for its wild stage antics. One published reason for disbanding was turmoil caused from a tour van crash. Putting music ahead of antics, the band reformed with a new line-up in Kansas City prior to the 1995 release, Black and White.[2] The more recent project of Dillon, Go-Go Jungle, has ties to Billy Goat's second incarnation including band members Go-Go Ray and J.J. Richards.[3]

Band members

Discography

References

  1. Jonanna Widner 10 Hands dallasobserver.com, July 19, 2007
  2. J.J. Hensley, Planet of the Apes The Pitch, August 2000
  3. Mike Warren Mike of the Jungle, pitch.com, January 17, 2007

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