Born
on 20th march 1964. Bill Pritchard is a British singer-songwriter,
instrumentalist (guitars, keyboards), musical arranger and producer. The
dry, deadpan voice and introspective storytelling of Bill Pritchard has
drawn comparisons to Morrissey and Lloyd Cole. Although he was born in
Lichfield, England, Pritchard is more well-known outside of his
homeland; Pritchard has amassed cult followings in Japan, Italy,
Holland, Belgium, and France, where he eventually relocated. Pritchard's
first two LPs, Bill Pritchard and Half a Million, triggered interest at
Play It Again Sam Records. In 1989, the label released his third album
Three Months, Three Weeks & Two Days. The LP was a flop in England,
but it sold well in other European countries. The album was also a minor
hit on college radio in America; the video for the single "Tommy and
Co." was even featured on MTV's 120 Minutes program. After moving to
France, Pritchard collaborated with singer Daniel Darc of Taxi Girl on
the record Parce Que. In 1991, Ian Broudie of Care and the Lightning
Seeds produced Pritchard's album Jolie. The popularity of Jolie in Japan
and Canada piqued the interest of Polygram/Island Records and signed
Pritchard to a contract. However, problems with the label stalled his
career. In 1995, Pritchard formed the band Beatitude with guitarist Tim
Bradshaw, bassist Tuppy Rutter, and drummer Paul Barlow, recording one
single, "Baby in Brylcreem." In 1998, Pritchard released Happiness and
Other Crimes on Ncompass Music.
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