Bill Nelson

Bill Nelson is a British musician, painter and photographer. Born December 18, 1948 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire (England) he is best known as the founder of Be Bop Deluxe (1972-1978), although he is also a prolific and accomplished solo artist in his own right.

Following an education at Wakefield College Of Art, Bill Nelson's first recorded works were contributions to Holyground recordings A-Austr: Musics From Holyground (1970) and a release (1971). His first solo album a release was released on Smile Records in 1971 and saw notable airplay by John Peel.