BILL are a rock band. They were started in 1987 in New England and fronted by Bill Gage, a singer who has Down Syndrome. The band name is one of the words Bill can write. Bill Gage sings surreal, ever-changing lyrics as he reacts to the diverse sounds the band provide him: art-rock, heavy metal, acoustic folk ballads, industrial riffs, etc. Bill continuously refines and re-works his vocal improvisations with intense and rhythmic precision, pushing and pulling at the square-edged constants of the three-guitar rock group.

People may come to the BILL show the first time to see what the hubbub is about, but they return for the rock. Bill Gage is a born performer. His connection with an audience is immediate and electric.  "Drive-In Horrorshow" was impressed with BILL'S extreme talent.  We had to have them for the soundtrack.

Bill Gage also plays a major role in "Drive-In Horrorshow": Billy Troll, one of the creepy creatures who runs the post-apocalyptic drive-in. Bill's enthusiasm and deep growl are perfect for the part.

More can be found about BILL here.

From Drive-In Horrorshow: Bill as Billy Troll

From the Steve Pepper Video shoot (photo courtesy of John Gage)