INFO BILLY BACON Agency & Mailorder PA & Backline Service Steigweg 17 D-88299 Leutkirch AND THE FORBIDDEN PIGS Phone 0049 / (0)7561 / 71161 Fax 0049 / (0) 7561/ 72145 Mobil 0049 / (0)172 / 85 44 201 E-mail
[email protected] www.Route66-LA.de Singer/Songwriter and Bassist Billy Bacon founded The Forbidden Pigs in 1984. Their musical gumbo is as unique as their name, drawing roots from all styles of American music. The band's influences are: Jump/Swing, Tex-Mex, Country, Pop and Blues. The "Pigs" as their fans know them are considered "The most versatile band in the land"and play in excess of 200 shows a year coast to coast and overseas. They have released seven full length CD's to date, which are available worldwide. Their newest CD "Pigs At the Zoo" is the soundtrack from the PBS series "Backstage Pass". In the course of their recording history "The Pigs" have played host to a variety of noted guest musicians including Grammy award winning fiddle player Michael Doucet, former James Gang leader and current Eagle, Joe Walsh, Dave Alvin of The Blasters and X fame, Mojo Nixon, Singer/ Songwriting legend Chris Gaffney, Guitar wizard Evan Johns and countless other world class musicians always ready to join in on a "Pig's" recording session. This band has also been featured on several movie and TV soundtracks including MTV and the offbeat hit Red Rock West. However, the main attraction is of course, the live show. A live performance from the "Pigs" can be both rip-roaring and heartfelt at the same time.