About the Boys

From Yoo-hoo! to Jaeger Bombs:
The Evolution of Billy’s Boys





In 1981 the band now knows as Billy's Boys embarked on a journey. Launched from the hot bed of nothing but AM radios and borrowed 8-track tapes, Greg, Kyle, and Lance turned their parents quiet basement into sonic mayhem-every single night. Heavily influenced by the Beatles, BTO, KISS, and their dad's accordion music, they developed an eclectic taste in music and their song lists of that period reflected it.



Aspiring to become a garage band, they quickly moved to the garage- and then quickly returned to the basement- because the garage had no heat! Then the big break came. A Christmas dance at Central Junior High School in Tinley Park. Many larger venues followed: bowling alleys, VFW Halls, roller rinks- you get the picture.



Fast forward. In 1996, the boys caught the Rockabilly "bug". After several name changes, better venues, and great performances the band found their calling. Rockin' Rhythms with three part harmonies and lyrics straight from the heart.



But seriously folks, the band members are all brothers. They decided to name the band after their father, William (Billy).  Greg, the drummer, is the oldest.  Kyle, the lead guitarist, is the middle brother, and Lance, the bass guitar and slap bass player, is the baby of the family.  Together they make great rock n' roll.