Born September 29, 1930 in Long Beach, California.
Died February 22, 2012 in Franklin, Tennessee.
Married to singer Jeanne Black (1999 - 2012, his death) and previously to actress/singer Joan O'Brien (1954-1956).

Billy recorded with Elvis Presley, Nat King Cole, Chubby Checker (and many others) and arranged Nancy Sinatra's N. 1 pop hit "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'.