Wow, this is very sad news.  Billy was a very talented, down to earth guy who was always very helpful here on the forum.
 
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.  Rest in peace, Billy.

Very sad news indeed, and very touching how many people are affected by this! RIP Billy.

I think there should be a Sonar X2ba special edition!

FastBikerBoy

chuckebaby


it would be nice if cake could find a way some how to put his name in concrete around here somewhere.
he dedicated alot of time here helping people including myself.
i feel like a real jerk because one of the last things i said to billy was:
"why isnt this in the coffee house"
it was the Robin Gibb thread he had started that probably hit so close to home.

it was billys last thread and its well worth a read.

http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2547290

 
Don't beat yourself up Charlie, I'm sure that's what Billy would say.
 
Just read that thread as well, post#13 has made me quite emotional....

+1

Thank you to the poster that put the zip file of Billys music here.  I listened to it yesterday and was very impressed with Billy's skills as a musician.  Though I cant say as I knew him personally here I do know that I read a LOT of his posts in various threads... and that he did help a lot of us out with his keen insight.
Its always sad when we lose someone... even moreso when its someone we know cares about what we do.
 
Thank you, Billy :)
 
Me

Well, I guess I can confirm what we've all dreaded hearing.  As I mentioned earlier, I emailed the guy who wrote the eulogy on the youtube vid and he got back to me to confirm that, yes, it is the same Billy.

That brings a tear to my eye...  
Billy and I butted heads a couple of times, but he was always respectful and a genuine good guy.
He was a forum member for as long as I can remember...
Billy, you'll certainly be missed.  RIP

John, count me in to sign the letter. Simple but true and "hearted". Thank you, Mario

very considerate of you John...thanks from all of us for putting this together...and Scott thank you for being astute enough to start the thread

I've read a few times in this thread that Billy was passionate about his positions but respectful to others at the same time.  That is my impression as well.  In addition, Billy always seemed to be the voice or reason in any heated debate here on the forum.  I also PM'd back and forth with Billy on several occasions asking for advice and just to bounce ideas off him.  He always responded kindly and with very thoughtful feedback.
 
I will miss him here...R.I.P Billy

Excellent job John, please add me as well. Thanks.

-Danny