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Billy Powell

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Billy Powell

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  • Born
    June 3, 1952 · Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
  • Died
    January 28, 2009 · Orange Park, Florida, USA (heart attack)
  • Birth name
    William Norris Powell

Biography

    • Billy Powell was born on June 3, 1952 in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Les Faucons de la nuit (1981), Return to Savage Beach (1998) and Day of the Warrior (1996). He was married to Vera Ellen Easter and Stella Elizabeth Tuten. He died on January 28, 2009 in Orange Park, Florida, USA.

Family

  • Spouses
      Vera Ellen Easter(March 21, 1987 - January 28, 2009) (his death)
      Stella Elizabeth Tuten(July 11, 1975 - August 25, 1983) (divorced, 2 children)
  • Children
      Layla Michelle Chester
      Richard Brandon Powell
      William Joel Powell
      Ashley Rose Harwood
      Maggie Jean Harwood
  • Parents
      Donald Norris Powell
      Virginia Marie Smiley

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  • Was originally a roadie for Lynyrd Skynyrd. One day after rehearsals, lead singer Ronnie Van Zant heard him play the keyboards and was mesmerized. He asked him if he would like to join and, as history goes, Billy was the only keyboard player ever for Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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