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An introverted, rambling, alt. country singer-songwriter, Will Oldham's songs come doused in eccentric humour and unflinching honesty and are delivered with a fragile, cracked voice. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Oldham first started performing and recording under the name Palace before creating the alter ego Bonnie 'Prince' Billy for his classic cult album I See A Darkness (1999). The title track of the record was later covered by Johnny Cash and Oldham went on to become one of the great, restless outcasts of the music industry, championed by critics (particularly Radio 1 DJ John Peel) and fellow songwriters but never crossing over into mainstream popularity. His albums Ease Down The Road (2001), The Letting Go (2006) and Beware (2009) are recognised among his finest work; but Oldham has also turned his hand to acting, appearing in the independent films Matewan, Old Joy, Wendy And Lucy, and New Jerusalem. Artist biography compiled by BDS/West 10. All rights reserved
