Bill Nelson

Bill Nelson

Actor · Director

Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, UK
December 18, 1948

Biography

William Nelson (born 18 December 1948) is an English singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, painter, video artist, writer and experimental musician. He rose to prominence as the chief songwriter, vocalist and guitarist of the rock group Be-Bop Deluxe, which he formed in 1972. Nelson has been described as "one of the most underrated guitarists of the seventies art rock movement". In 2015, he was recognised with the Visionary award at the Progressive Music Awards.

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Representative Works

Dream Demon
Dream Demon
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Flashlight Dreams and Fleeting Shadows: an Audio-Optical Diary by Bill Nelson
Flashlight Dreams and Fleeting Shadows: an Audio-Optical Diary by Bill Nelson
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Boys Will Be Boys
Boys Will Be Boys
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Be Bop Deluxe at The BBC (1974-1978)
Be Bop Deluxe at The BBC (1974-1978)
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Be Bop Deluxe - Star Rider in Concert
Be Bop Deluxe - Star Rider in Concert
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Bill Nelson And The Gentlemen Rocketeers
Bill Nelson And The Gentlemen Rocketeers
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Dream Demon
1988Nominee

Best Performance

Dream Demon

Flashlight Dreams and Fleeting Shadows: an Audio-Optical Diary by Bill Nelson
2003Nominee

Best Director

Flashlight Dreams and Fleeting Shadows: an Audio-Optical Diary by Bill Nelson

Boys Will Be Boys
1983Nominee

Best Performance

Boys Will Be Boys

Career Highlights

Be Bop Deluxe at The BBC (1974-1978)
2013Highlight

Best Performance

Be Bop Deluxe at The BBC (1974-1978)

Be Bop Deluxe - Star Rider in Concert
2021Highlight

Best Performance

Be Bop Deluxe - Star Rider in Concert

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