Billy & the Kids
Dynamic Grateful Dead offshoot led by drummer Bill Kreutzmann alongside guitarist Tom Hamilton (JRAD), keyboardist Aron Magner (The Disco Biscuits), and bassist Reed Mathis.
👥 Personnel & Lineage (4)
Tap any band to hopBill Kreutzmann
Drums
Tom Hamilton
Guitar, Vocals
Aron Magner
Keyboards, Vocals
Reed Mathis
Bass, Vocals
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of Billy & the Kids
Billy & the Kids emerged out of San Francisco, California, United States starting in 2014, contributing distinctive energy to the Jam Band and Psychedelic Rock landscape. Anchored by personnel including Bill Kreutzmann, Tom Hamilton, Aron Magner, Reed Mathis, the band forms vital family tree connections across the scene, notably through Bill Kreutzmann (also of Grateful Dead and Dead & Company), Tom Hamilton (also of Aerosmith and Aerosmith), Aron Magner (also of The Disco Biscuits).
Archival Entry Points & Significance
To explore Billy & the Kids's place in the knowledge graph, begin by examining their personnel roster and shared scene bridges. Immediate lineage hops connect directly to Grateful Dead (Shared member Bill Kreutzmann), Dead & Company (Shared member Bill Kreutzmann), Aerosmith (Shared member Tom Hamilton). Use the interactive Bridge Finder below to calculate the shortest path between Billy & the Kids and other scene originators.
Where to Dig Next From Billy & the Kids
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