Billy Smiley
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| Billy Smiley | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 19, 1957 Farmington, Michigan, United States |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian, Christian rock |
| Occupations | Guitarist, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, keyboards, vocals |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Associated acts | White Heart, Margaret Becker |
Billy Smiley (born October 19, 1957) is a music producer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known for being one of the core members of the Christian rock band White Heart. He was the bands' guitarist, vocalist, and main songwriter since 1982.[1]
After selling over 2 million albums with White Heart, Smiley turned to music production and artist development. He is credited with producing or developing such Christian acts as: Geoff Moore and the Distance, Margaret Becker, Rhonda Gunn, Newsboys, and Bebe & Cece Winans. His most recent, and notable, writing and production accomplishment was earning a platinum certified album for former American Idol finalist Clay Aiken's version of Smiley's song "Merry Christmas with Love."
A solo album by Smiley, New Night (1985), centers around his trumpet playing.
[edit] References
- ^ Tina Maples (25 February 1991). "White Heart keeps beating". Milwaukee Journal. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=VesdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=KCwEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6700,6107167. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
