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BillyOsborneMusic
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International recording artist Billy Osborne's irrepressible vocals, poetic lyrics, and evocative musicianship are a faint reflection of the remarkable gifts that characterize the Providence, Rhode Island, native son. Billy spent the early part of his illustrious career enchanting music lovers as a key percussionist for some of he greatest jazz musicians of our time, including prolific guitarist Wes Montgomery and virtuoso saxophonist Archie Schepp. As a 16-year-old drummer, Billy used his god-given talent to enrich the lives of aficionados the world over, traveling with some of the greatest musicians to ever roam the earth and performing at exotic locations. In1959, he was honored by Metronome magazine as the "best new drummer of the year," although still in his teens. Coming from a strong jazz pedigree, Billy was naturally hooked on jazz and is a perpetual student of its improvisation. To this day his musical IQ continues to spiral upward.
Rhode Island Music Hall Fame 2017 Inductee Billy Osborne
Rhode Island Music Hall Fame 2017 Inductee Billy Osborne
BILLY OSBORNE
When 16 year old Providence drummer Billy Osborne arrived in Manhattan in 1959 to join the Jimmy Giuffre Quartet, his impact on the heart of the Modern Jazz scene was immediate. He was named Metronome magazine’s Best New Drummer before his first recording session and spent a decade performing with the legends of the era including Wes Montgomery, Archie Shepp and was one of John Coltrane’s favorite drummers. In 1969, he moved to L.A. establishing himself in the R&B field as musical director for The Friends of Distinction and as the composer of “Check It Out,” the first hit for his Rhode Island pals Tavares. In 1974, his brother Jeffrey’s band, Love Men Ltd., joined Billy in L.A. where they combined forces to become L.T.D. with Billy on keyboards, Jeffrey on drums and the two sharing lead vocals. By 1976, they were at the top of the Billboard charts with “Love Ballad” (#1 R&B, #20 Hot 100). After moving Jeffrey out front, L.T.D. mined Gold and Platinum for the next four years with a string of hits including two more #1 singles, “Back In Love Again” and “Holding On.” In 1980, Billy moved into production and helped launch Jeffrey’s solo career. In 1990, he signed with Ray Charles and became his right-hand man, writing, arranging and producing for “The Genius” until Ray’s passing in 2004.
www.RhodeIslandMusicHallofFame.com
BILLY OSBORNE
When 16 year old Providence drummer Billy Osborne arrived in Manhattan in 1959 to join the Jimmy Giuffre Quartet, his impact on the heart of the Modern Jazz scene was immediate. He was named Metronome magazine’s Best New Drummer before his first recording session and spent a decade performing with the legends of the era including Wes Montgomery, Archie Shepp and was one of John Coltrane’s favorite drummers. In 1969, he moved to L.A. establishing himself in the R&B field as musical director for The Friends of Distinction and as the composer of “Check It Out,” the first hit for his Rhode Island pals Tavares. In 1974, his brother Jeffrey’s band, Love Men Ltd., joined Billy in L.A. where they combined forces to become L.T.D. with Billy on keyboards, Jeffrey on drums and the two sharing lead vocals. By 1976, they were at the top of the Billboard charts with “Love Ballad” (#1 R&B, #20 Hot 100). After moving Jeffrey out front, L.T.D. mined Gold and Platinum for the next four years with a string of hits including two more #1 singles, “Back In Love Again” and “Holding On.” In 1980, Billy moved into production and helped launch Jeffrey’s solo career. In 1990, he signed with Ray Charles and became his right-hand man, writing, arranging and producing for “The Genius” until Ray’s passing in 2004.
www.RhodeIslandMusicHallofFame.com
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BILLY OSBORNE AND RAY CHARLES IN THE RECORDING STUDIO
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Billy Osborne Music takes us behind the scenes of what it was like working with the legendary Ray Charles. International recording artist Billy Osborne's irrepressible vocals, poetic lyrics, and evocative musicianship are a faint reflection of the remarkable gifts that characterize the Providence, Rhode Island, native son. Billy spent the early part of his illustrious career enchanting music lo...
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So happy to find this gem… great meeting you at InNOut, Billy!
Hey Billie....Good to see and hear you. My cousin, "Deacon" Don Henson went to school with you at Nathan Bishop and Hope. You were his idol
Boy Ray Charles was a baaad mutha...
That’s amazing getting to work with the Most soulful man ever Ray much love and respect
Jeffrey's big brother very underated.
Hi Mr Billy Osborne....!! Wow...! Such a Beautiful Beautiful Historic Musical Journey indeed...! Thank You for sharing..! Elegantly Spoken words character and words to be remembered..! OBRIGADO, THANK YOU..! Boston Cape Cod
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Thank You Mr Osborne for Sharing parts of Your Beautiful life Story...!! Amen
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful
Wow if ray likes I love it
7 years ago thos video was posted. It Is fire. Thanks so much.
This is a Masterclass!! 🙏
Billy, Your song Check It Out still stirs the heart, one of the most moving love songs ever written. It truly stands the test of time, a perfect reflection of the passionate heart of a man in love with his woman. That composition alone could have won you this award. Congratulations my brother, from one Providence guy to another, God bless.
Mr. Osborne, I absolutely treasure this video. Thanks for your excellent work with Ray!!
All the songs I heard sucked.
And so do you
like you
Says the guy that rides a 600... lol
Your mom sucks too. And she does it well 👌🏾
@@marcusg4195 My mom told me your little weiner made her job easy.
Yo Billy!!! Bless you Brother.
Young as I was up to 1980 , I still remember LTD and all its members , in South Africa will still hear SHINE ON , STRANGER and LOVE BALLAD bands like those were trend setters I wonder if we will ever see them in our life time , from George Lusenga in South Africa www.oweafrica.weebly.com
As I said for years. Billy was the best that came out of Rhode Island. Now it is all out.
Mr. Osborne, you've written and composed some of the most beautiful songs, in our lifetime. It's great to see that you're being honored this way. Much love & respect...
Wow Billy Osborne ..... a blast from the past. I remember in the early 80's letting him try out my Alpha Syntauri digital synthesizer at a So.Cal. studio. He didn't like it lol (and thinking back now neither did I lol) Real nice guy.
...and I was honored to work with Billy and make amazing demos for Mr. Ray Charles ... Miss YOU Billy! Shoog is doing fine ;-) And "Ricky" is good too :-D .. well, Ricky is Ricky! LOL! "Notes don't lie" (Ray Charles)... I have seen the promised land..LOL! I still have a lots of those demos tracks on a 16 track- 1" and assorted mixes on DAT tapes and cassettes. WOW! I had forgotten. "Still "Do[ing] It With Love" ...whatever happened to THAT song Brother Billy?
Hi Billy! I really enjoyed this snippet of the Greats (you & Ray :0) collaborating over some soul- swellin' and toe-tapping tunes. What an awesome experience that must have been working with Ray. Keep sharping your light through your music. It will all be Well cuz' it's All Good!
Hey Billy, It's been for ever since we communicated, this is Rick Crawford from Dayton Ohio, Hope you renenber, you came and stayed with me and help put together a demo for motown, the group's name was Frienz, we wrote a song together called Run Away. Just wanted to touch bases say hello and prehaps communicate on some songs I have, youcan call me 937-520-0553, email rickfrienz@yahoo.com
Uncle Billy! Awesome video. ~Jake
Thank you my crew made it happen
Nice job, Bobby! (FJ)
HarvKorah9 yes he's good I dig L.T.D.