I spoke to Billy on the phone back in late January, but haven't heard from him since.  We have mutual interests in musical styles and were throwing around the idea of collaborating on some tracks.  I just tried calling his cell and home phone numbers, but got "unavailable" messages for both.  He's such a great guy - I'm really hoping for the best.

sharke


Has anyone tried emailing him @ the address on his website? 

Done.

Have a bad feeling about this, sorry for the bad vibes, guys... Phones out of service. Recent serious health problems. Ah crap. Hope he's OK after all. Would be a loss, obviously for his friends and family, but for the forum as well. He always brings a dose of equity, experience, and clarity to the discussions...  

i was looking to see if he has a facebook page, but he doesnt, looked at his websites, but dont look like they have been updated in a while !!!

I don't post much, but he was very helpful when we interacted on the forums. Seemed like a very genuine person and super nice. Had a way of diffusing "hot" posts too. My thoughts are with him.

I must admit I remembered the name but couldn't remember what interaction I'd had with him.
I do remember being impressed with his musical prowess though and am listening to a great track by him as I type, the title of which is quite poignant and for his sake I hope it's true And Life Goes On 


Not really my genre at all but this is very good and his talent is obvious.

Steve

I gave Billy a PM on the Studio One forums, and asked if he could stop buy and let all know that he is well.
I did find a post over there where he was talking about not being active on the Sonar forum for his own reasons.
So I hope he will respond and let us know that all is well. I could not find any current posts I am sorry to say.

I'Ve been digging a little on Billy.  Check this out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_(band)


From That Page:

Riot's management, Billy Arnell and Steve Loeb spent their last dollars remaining from the Capitol advance retaining important indie FM radio promotions to promote the Riot album. They put it on as many radio stations around the country as possible, thus raising the radio profile enough to where Capitol picked up their option for another record. And thus began Riot's biggest selling album titled Fire Down Under.

Hope Billy's alright. He's a good one....

Jimbo 88


I'Ve been digging a little on Billy.  Check this out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_(band)


From That Page:

Riot's management, Billy Arnell and Steve Loeb spent their last dollars remaining from the Capitol advance retaining important indie FM radio promotions to promote the Riot album. They put it on as many radio stations around the country as possible, thus raising the radio profile enough to where Capitol picked up their option for another record. And thus began Riot's biggest selling album titled Fire Down Under.

Indeed, billy had a record company and was fairly successful with it. That does seem like that could possibly be him.


I know Billy like to take breaks and such, but we talked often. If something like a break would happened he would text, especially if his phone numbers changed for sure. I am preying for the best, I truly hope Billy is okay he is a great guy! One of the best.


Reguards,

Guys, if you look in the comments of this youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GOsBpHyldE it seems our b.a.midi really past away :( loved him on the three forums we "shared" togheter.

cyphersuit


Guys, if you look in the comments of this youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GOsBpHyldE it seems our b.a.midi really past away :( loved him on the three forums we "shared" togheter.

"R.I.P. Billy Arnell, we miss you..."...2 weeks ago
 
 
I'm really sorry to hear that...
 
 
Best Regards
Freddie

http://www.ba-midi.com/music/files/

The site is still up!?

cyphersuit


please could an admin delete my last post. seems like this was about another billy arnell.

If it's wrong, just edit it yourself.

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