| Bill, a retired insurance agent living in
Houtzdale, began playing drums while in high school and studied
under E. A.(Rocky) Rockwell in Clearfield, and under Loy Appleman in
Altoona. After joining the Deacons in 1999, he accompanied them on
their second trip to New Orleans in 2001 where they were the opening
band at Preservation Hall. He has also performed with the Deacons at
several W.C. Handy Music Festivals in Alabama. In addition to the
Deacons, he plays in the Clearfield Community Band and the 14th
Street Jazz Band. Bill has been appointed the Deacons business
manager and can be reached for band information at 814-378-7234. |
