Billy Goat (band)
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Billy Goat | |
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 Billy Goat, 1992. L-R: Mike Dillon, Kim Pruitt, Earl Harvin, Phil Major, Brandon Smith and Kenny Withrow. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Denton, Texas |
| Years active | 1989–1997 |
| Labels | Third Rail Records, Mercy Records |
Billy Goat was a band playing rock, funk and Latin styles from 1989 to 1997 that frontman Mike Dillon later described as "a funk-punk band in the vein of the Red Hot Chili Peppers".[1] Originating in Denton, Texas, Billy Goat was popular in the Dallas and Austin scenes[2] including Deep Ellum and became known for its wild stage antics. One published reason for disbanding was turmoil caused from a tour van crash. Putting music ahead of antics, the band reformed with a new line-up in Kansas City prior to the 1995 release, Black and White.[3] The more recent project of Dillon, Go-Go Jungle, has ties to Billy Goat's second incarnation including band members Go-Go Ray and J.J. Richards.[4]
- Mike Dillon – percussion, vocals (1989–97)
- Kim Pruitt – dance, vocals (1989–97)
- Philip Andrew Major AKA "Phillygoat" – guitar, vocals
- Kenny Withrow – guitar
- Brandon Smith – bass, vocals
- Earl Harvin Jr. – drums
- Sydney Madden – guitar, vocals (1993–97)
- Zac Baird – keyboards, vocals (1993–96)
- Eric Korb – guitar (1989)
- Mike Malinin – Drums (1989)
- Seth Moody – bass, vocals
- Steve Roehm – drums
- John Hawes - bass
- Jack Hooten - guitar
- Jonas Shelton – guitar
- J.J. Richards – bass (1994–97)
- Go-Go Ray – drums (1994–97)
