Billy Riker

Billy Riker

Billy Riker is the lead guitar player, for the experimental/progressive rock band, 3.

In addition to his work with 3, Riker is also involved in a local Improv Rock Band known as MATH. Riker is often characterized on stage by his flowing "Jedi" like trench robe, his use of a personal fan to blow air onto his face, and his sense of humor. He is currently sponsored by: B.C. Rich, Maxon, Electro-Harmonix, Knucklehead strings, Analogman and Godlyke.


= Discography with 3 =

*"Paint by Number" (1999, Planet Noise) (tracks 6, 9)
*"Half Life" (2002, Planet Noise)
*"Summercamp Nightmare" (2003, Planet Noise)
*"Wake Pig" (2004, Planet Noise / 2005, Metal Blade)
*"These Iron Bones" (2007, iTunes exclusive)
*"The End is Begun" (2007, Metal Blade)


= Discography with MATH =

*"The Puppydog Tape" (1996)
*"Live at the Turning Mill" (2000)
*"InsertYourNameHere" (2007)

Discography with Fire Deuce

*"Children of the Deuce (EP) (2005, CI Records)
*"Deep Down & Dirty (EP) (2007, CI Records)

Guest appearances

*Weerd Science and Bobby Delicious - "Newborn" (1999, Unreleased)
*Naked

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/187507432 MATH - Live Improv Funk/Rock Band]
* [http://www.myspace.com/billyriker3 Billy Riker on Myspace]
* [http://www.theband3.com/ 3 - Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/nakedmusic Naked on Myspace]


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