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Bill Nelson

Born: 1948-12-18 • Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, UK

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.

Filmography
Be Bop Deluxe at The BBC (1974-1978) poster
Be Bop Deluxe at The BBC (1974-1978)
2013 • Performer
Bill Nelson And The Gentlemen Rocketeers poster
Bill Nelson And The Gentlemen Rocketeers
2012 • Self
Boys Will Be Boys poster
Boys Will Be Boys
1983