Waterband ~ Live On Bill Wright's Roadtrippin' Radio Show! 4/20/2003
Waterband
Dreadlock Dave ~ Bass & Vocals
Rick Phillips ~ Guitar & Vocals
John Smith ~ Drums & Vocals
Bill Wright was a great friend of mine for over 20 years! He was a DJ in Maryland Annapolis/Baltimore Area for over 35 years! I have never known someone who knew so much about rock ‘n’ roll music and music in general! Early in 2000 I began sending Waterband demos all over the country & Bill Wright responded positively! We set off on our first East Coast Tour and WRNR in Annapolis where Bill was a DJ was one of our first stops! In 2002 Waterband released our first CD "Good" and of course we had to get our Roadtrippin' ON and again we went to visit Bill! We stayed on his farm, played a few shows and were guests on his radio show! I'll never forget the great time I always had with Bill Wright! In honour of my friend, I have posted this show!
Enjoy my Groovy Roadtrippin’ Family! ~ Peace, Blessings & Love! ~ Dreadlock Dave
Born in Washington, DC, to Barbara (Richter) and William “Bill” Jabez Wright, Jr., Bill’s childhood and adolescent years were spent in Bowie, MD, where he forged life-long friendships and created memories that he would often reminisce about later in life with a genuine fondness. It was while growing up in Bowie that Bill’s avid interest and intense passion for music first began to evolve - visiting the local record store, listening endlessly to his transistor radio, blasting his vinyl records on his record player, and attending countless concerts at the Capital Centre and other venues.
After graduating from Bowie High School, Bill went on to complete an Associate’s Degree from the Broadcasting Institute of Maryland that enabled him to leverage his love of music and unbelievable breadth of musical knowledge to create the foundation for what would become his life’s passion.
Bill found success as a Radio DJ for over 30 years on local Maryland stations including 103.1 WRNR, 90.5 WKHS, and 101.5 WHCP. Known for his radio show “RoadTrippin’ with Bill Wright” he prided himself on playing music that transcended all genres with a specific focus on spotlighting tunes outside of the typical set list. Bill developed an allegiant fan base that listened in with appreciation for his unique, laid-back style and the joy that was so evident as he shared his love of music.
In addition to his career on radio, Bill also owned multiple record stores over the years located in Easton, Centreville, and Chestertown, MD. Through these venues, Bill excelled in sharing his mental encyclopedia of musical knowledge and creating “an escape” of sorts for local residents where they could browse, listen and share a unique camaraderie with other music enthusiasts. So often his store served as the catalyst for his customers discovering new sounds and artists or for being the place to just hang out and make groovy friends.
Bill was a very caring and thoughtful person who cultivated many friendships, always impacting others in a positive way through his humor, joy and respect for everyone.
Bill loved life and treasured his relationships with his son, Billy, of whom he was so proud, his self-described soul mate, Lettie Weldon, his mom and sisters, his large, lively extended family and his many friends, old and new. He will be sorely missed by everyone who was lucky enough to have known him.
Rock In Peace William Jabez Wright III
May 11, 1966 - January 24, 2023
29 сен 2024
