Billy Hinsche

Billy Hinsche
Background information
Birth name William Hinsche
Born (1951-06-29) June 29, 1951
Manila, Philippines
Genres Rock, pop, surf rock, baroque pop
Occupation(s) vocalist, guitarist, arranger
Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active 1965–present
Labels Capitol
Reprise
RD&B Records
Associated acts Dino, Desi, & Billy, The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson

William "Billy" Hinsche (born June 29, 1951) is an American musician who was part of the singing group Dino, Desi & Billy.

Background

Hinsche was born in Manila, the Philippines, where his father, Otto "Doc" Hinsche, owned a casino. After World War II, the family moved to the United States and settled in Beverly Hills. Hinsche attended Beverly Hills Catholic High School, where he met Desi Arnaz, Jr. and Dean Paul Martin. The three later formed the group Dino, Desi & Billy and signed with Frank Sinatra's record label Reprise Records.[1][2]

In the late 1960s, Hinsche worked as a session musician for The Beach Boys and toured extensively with the band. His sister, Annie Hinsche-Wilson-Karges, was married to the group's guitarist, Carl Wilson.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Motion Pictures & Television from UCLA in 1974.

Billy Hinsche has provided backing vocals on recordings for Elton John's "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me," Warren Zevon's "Desperados Under The Eaves," America's "Hat Trick," Joan Jett's "Good Music" and others.

Discography

Singles with Dino, Desi & Billy

Albums with Dino, Desi & Billy

Albums with Ricci, Desi & Billy

Albums with The Beach Boys

Albums with Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys

Films

References

  1. 1 2 Gaines, Steven S. (1995). Heroes and Villains: The True Story of the Beach Boys. Da Capo Press. p. 185. ISBN 0-786-75104-5.
  2. ↑ Martin,, Ricci; Smith, Christopher E. (2002). That's Amore: A Son Remembers Dean Martin. Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 143–145. ISBN 0-878-33272-3.
  3. ↑ Three songs sung by Dino, Desi & Billy, "Thru Spray Colored Glasses" (co-written by Stu Phillips and David Gates), "Like The Wind And Sea" (co-written by Phillips and Ronnie Franklin) and "Just Lookin' For Someone" (co-written by Phillips and Gates). See Follow Me soundtrack particulars; www.discogs.com.

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