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Billy Zoom (born Stuart Tyson Kindell; February 20, 1948) is an American guitarist, best known as one of the founders of the punk rock band X. At 68 years old, Zoom was diagnosed in 2015 with an aggressive form of bladder cancer and began immediate treatment.
Jun 11, 2021 · A braniac amp genius, Zoom got a powerful tone – full of punch and bite – out of a minimalist setup. (Image credit: Clayton Call/Redferns) Billy Zoom remains one of the most fascinating figures of the early punk rock scene, mainly because he never truly fit the mold of the typical punk guitarist.
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X is an American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles. The original members are vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist-bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer D. J. Bonebrake. The band released seven studio albums from 1980 to 1993.
Oct 22, 2023 · Billy Zoom, born in 1948, is best known as the lead guitarist of the punk rock band X. His unique style, blending punk with rockabilly, set him apart in the Los Angeles music scene of the late 1970s. Rise to Fame with X. In 1977, Billy Zoom joined forces with Exene Cervenka, John Doe, and DJ Bonebrake to form X.
Billy Zoom (real name Ty Kindell) was the son of a musician, and he developed a wide-ranging taste from a young age. He’s a multi-instrumentalist, having picked up the banjo, accordion, violin, clarinet and saxophone alongside the guitar.
Jul 13, 2015 · X guitarist Billy Zoom is about to undergo treatment for bladder cancer. He talked to Rolling Stone about his battle and the fans supporting him.
