Bill Shepherd (13 June 1927 - 30 November 1988) was an English musician and composer born in Merstham, Surrey. He became known for his mid-1960’s work in Australia to reinvent the music presentation of the Bee Gees. Bill encouraged the brothers to abandon a “variety act” show presentation in favor of the music talents of the brothers. Bill used his talents as Arranger and Musical Director to guide the Bee Gees into the early 1970’s. Bill passed away in Los Angeles in 1988.
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Bill Shepherd and his orchestra collaborated with the Bee Gees for their second Top gear session in 1968, as well as with Grapefruit for their only session. None of Bill Shepherd's records were played by the DJ, according to available tracklistings on this site.
Sessions[]
Bee Gees - Peel session - Top Gear 18-2-68
1. Recorded with the Bee Gees: 1968-02-13. First Broadcast: 18 February 1968. Repeated: 17 March 1968
- Birdie Told Me / With The Sun In My Eyes / The Earnest Of Being George / And The Sun Will Shine
2. Recorded with Grapefruit: 1968-01-15. First Broadcast: 21 January 1968. Repeated 03 March 1968.
- Breaking Up A Dream / Dear Delilah / The Dead Boot / Trying To Make It Monday
Other Shows Played[]
- None