Bill Dyckns
from Dover, DE, USA
- Street Cred: 102
- RECs Made: 11
Dyckns Has Seen It All Twice
BILL DYCKNS has been singing & writing since 1964. DYCKNS wrote a highly acclaimed song of the events of November 22nd, 1963 he titled "Man In Texas" as a high schooler. He was a visible & vibrant supporter of the civil rights movement,performing, along with his own works, the "folk/rock' & gospel songs of the day throughout the local area. After graduation, before college, DYCKNS arrived in New York City's Greenwich Village where he made an effort for larger recognition playing the "Bitter End" & local "basket" clubs in the Bleecker Street area. Attaining great experience DYCKNS headed for college.He formed "The Wakefields & played the the midwest. Leaving college early DYCKNS headed back to New York City, enlisting in the army soon after. Being drafted was not on his agenda. Though DYCKNS did serve 1 year in Viet Nam as a combat photographer & was decorated for his service with the ACM, on his return to the States, as he said, it was a world changed. DYCKNS purchased a new guitar in 1980 but could never grasp the gift he had buried deep within after his return from the war. His First "DEMO" CD "STILL AROUND" features "THE BALLAD OF SUSETTE KELO" which has gained praise. Attorney's for the case are promoting the CD, showing the populist issue it is. Dyckns remains a songwriter of the injustices' to society but also writes songs with amazing wordsmithing & catchy melodies. DYCKNS was stunned by the inspiration relit in him but is enjoying every second of the magic. Band Members/Instrumentation BILL DYCKNS - Vocalist, Guitar-Lead BILLDYCKNS - Keyboards-Pianist, Drums-Percussion JEFF KNOETTNER - Keyboards-Pianist, Bass Discography TERRI'S SONG - Single, 1998 THE FINEST CRAFT FEATURING THE BALLAD OF SUSETTE KELO - EP, 2005 BILL DYCKNS - STILL AROUND - THE BALLAD OF USETTE KELO - EP, 2005 BILL DYCKNS BURNING COVERS - LP, 2005 ABSOLUTELY NOT YOU - Single, 2005 IN ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION - Single, 2005, "Abandoned Blues" LP 2007 - "Bill Dyckns- Best To Offer" LP 2007, "Ambiance Before I Go" LP 2009
****Song selected for "It Ain't About Us" Moiko Records "Showcase" Album to benefit Multiple Sclerosis Research! 05.26.2009*****
Favorite Genres
Favorite Artists
Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, All the 1 Hitter's of the 50s, Four Tops, Temptations, Janis Joplin, Rolling Stones, Elton John, Dr John, Leon Russel, The Beatles, Sonny Boy Williamson,B.B. King, Joe Cocker, Bob Dylan, Donovan, The Carpenters, Van Morrison, Judy Collins, Jimi, Hendrix, Miles Davis, Buddy Rich, Herbie Hancock, All the Stax and Chess artists, Santana, The Dave Clark Five, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, John Denver, And a book of others I can't think of right now. My brain said STOP.
Favorite Albums
My first album was Elvis Presley's on his release from the army. My FIRST album! (In those days it was like iTunes. 45 RPMs for .69 cents and I bought what I could each Saturday. As to the album? I was shocked, stunned and said to my mum: "He's singing songs like you listen to". I liked mums songs but this was Elvis! I found one track I loved and played it over and over again. "Fever". I was 10 years old and "feeling" Fever and diggin' it! The only song on the album I could relate to as being Elvis. That's not a list of my fave albums but a good story, I believe. Which is better than making a list I can't finish like "fave Artists".
Favorite Songs
"Fever"
Favorite Venues
The Bitter End - NYC
The Main Point - PA
One Step Down Lounge - DC
My Sites
My Homepage: http://moikonetwork.ning.com/profile/BillDyckns67
My Band's Site: http://www.reverbnation.com/billdyckns
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/billdyckns
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Public Playlists (1)
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| Dyckns Playlist | A List Which Plays | 9 |
Bill Dyckns's RECs (11)
Bill Dyckns Rec'd this on May 16, 2008:
Street Cred: 102
Rec's: 11
“Like I have said earlier...The title is the song. You don't have to "learn" on this track. From the first note you are gliding the runway then, as a feather, you soar skyward. I have it all. I am a fortunate man.”
Bill Dyckns Rec'd this on Mar 18, 2008:
Street Cred: 102
Rec's: 11
“Want to know something about me? I had to purchase this track, after listening to the 30second preview one gets here at Amiestreet (which is fair), and if you listen, you hear little in the way of "hey? where is this going?" That's why I picked it up. I liked the intro so much, having sampled Robert Waddington's other tracks, I felt this was going where I wanted to go. Also, I have to admit, I heard keys. So that had me right there.
Now, "Seven", is one more track that grooves the fine threads of your mind. Although the keys are in the back, the track is held tight with two guitars on different tunings. Also a little "jazz/horror movie/cathedral" male vocal "aahs and oohs" towards the end leads you along into Robert Waddington's imagination and you seem to know where you are even though it is mysterious as "that girl/guy you never did talk to" from your past. I still haven't figured out the title "Seven". LOL...That's me.”
Bill Dyckns Rec'd this on Mar 18, 2008:
Street Cred: 102
Rec's: 11
“"Goodby Mr Andersen" caught me off guard when the track began with a Jimi Hendrix like lilt wah guitar intro. I thought "where is this going"? Never got out of "wah"-land so I had to purchase it on a certain REC and indeed we do have a groove here! Opening with the Hendrix-like wah guitar, which runs a line throughout the piece it "Mr Andersen" just picks up a groove and voila'...a great listen to meditate, tumble with or dance to develops. Not overblown, the less is more thing worked here...like a charm!
A side note to Robert Waddington is I dig his titles. "goodby Mr Andersen"? Is it Goodbye Mr Andersen or "Good" by Mr Andersen? Cool huh? A lead guitar is primary as it picks up from the downbeat and it reminded me of Marc Antoine. Only a little edgier (no pads) than Mr Antoine's music and I really recommend you add this to your library.”
Bill Dyckns Rec'd this on Mar 15, 2008:
Street Cred: 102
Rec's: 11
“Loren Gold is just taking me higher with "On Solid Ground". The richest keys, as the album is titled "Keys", I have ever heard in my life with the livliest of craft working them. A deep, sensous, rich sound with what, are like trills throughout most of the tracks, just add to the experience. (I always call it honky tonk piano)And that is Loren Gold's undeniable tribute listening to her work her charm tripping and gliding along that keyboard...An Experience! If Loren Gold titles her own works she titles them well. What you read at the top is what you get after a listen, with a little "kick" added to enhance your particular senses. I would advise not to waste funds trying to pick one then another, finding the best. On "Keys" the entire album is a lock of ...oh , I can't believe this...A lock of Gold!”
RECs in Bill Dyckns's network
CybilBennett Rec'd this on Nov 19, 2009:
Street Cred: 474
Rec's: 20
Track: When I'm With You (by Supermassive Quazar)
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$0.53
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Album: When I'm with you
Artist: Anne Marie Sunshine
“Good work, guys!
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DWIZZLE Rec'd this on Nov 19, 2009:
Street Cred: 34289
Rec's: 2701
“you can't help but vibe to this”
Alchemic Journey Rec'd this on Nov 17, 2009:
Street Cred: 2099
Rec's: 197
“This mix reggae beat/jazzy rythm, and then this great theme (don't know if it's a guitar or an oriental specific instrument, but excellent). Great track ! ”
DWIZZLE Rec'd this on Nov 10, 2009:
Street Cred: 34289
Rec's: 2701
“I'm 10 minutes in this almost 40minute RJD2 megamix. Needless to say its dope, but for 0.32cents, ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!?!. I feel like I stole music without doing anything wrong. Let the track play on.”
