Guitariste et Chanteur Western Swing US né le 8 Juillet 1926 à Meridian (Oklahoma). Bill Carson fut un pionnier de la guitare électrique et a accompagné de nombreux artistes dont Hank Thompson, Spade Cooley et Billy Gray.. En 1954, il est devenu associé et un bon ami avec Leo Fender de Fender Musical Instruments, Fullerton. En collaboration avec Fender dans le développement de produits, il est crédité pour la conception de la célèbre Fender Stratocaster. Avec Fender, il a occupé divers postes tels que directeur d'usine, directeur des relations avec les artistes, directeur du service à la clientèle, Directeur Marketing et Directeur des ventes jusqu'à sa retraite en 2001. Il est décédé le 16 Février 2007.

Electric Guitar Pioneer born July 8, 1926 in Meridian (Oklahoma). He was an accomplished Western Swing guitarist, when he relocated to California in 1951. He soon established himself as the main guitarist for artist to include Hank Thompson, Spade Cooley and Billy Gray. In 1954, he became associated and a good friend with Leo Fender of Fender Musical Instruments, Fullerton. Working with Fender in product development he is credited for the design of the famous Fender Stratocaster guitar. With Fender he held various positions such as plant manager, Director of Artist Relations, Director of Customer Service, Marketing Director, and Sales Manager until retiring in 2001. His relationship to the Strat guitar is documented in his autobiography book, "My Life & Times with Fender Musical Instruments " a best seller. On October 13, 2006, Carson's personal 1959 Fiesta Red, custom-built Stratocaster sold for a record $66,000 at Christie's Auction House, New York. Also a farmer, for 16 years he held the Guinness World Record for the heaviest watermelon at 262 pounds. Bill Carson died February 16, 2007.

Talents : Guitar, Vocals

Style musical : Western Swing

BROTHER DON'T GO NEAR THAT ALTAR (1949 ?)

Years in activity :

DISCOGRAPHY

78 t.

1949 ?

78t. TIME T-106 (US)

Brother Don't Go Near That Altar (ALLENDER ARTIST, Vocals Bill CARSON with TRIO) / Our Baby Boy (ALLENDER ARTIST)

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