The Billy Duffy Gretsch Black Falcon

The Evil Twin and a chance to meet me in Austin…

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Back on the Road… Any of you who read my updates know that playing live is my favourite part of being a musician so I’m really looking forward to getting back out on the road soon. Rehearsals start next week and I’ll look to post a few pictures of my tour gear then, so make sure you follow me on Instagram for updates. For a full list of dates and ticket availability check out www.thecult.us The Evil Twin…   Come & Meet me in Austin… If you’re in Austin, Texas or gonna be there for The Cult show at Stubb’s… Read the full article.

Billy's Gibson Les Paul '58

Guitars and good causes…

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Creating a new old beauty… During the making of the new Cult album I saw a guitar the Gord Miller (from GM Vintage Renovations) had worked on for Bob Rock and loved it. Whist I loved the sound and playability of the ’58 (created by the Gibson Custom Shop) that was sitting right there in the studio I wanted to make the guitar really look like it was over 50 years old. I also wanted to add the reproduction period hardware to it that initially I had decided not to do when it was made at the custom shop….. so… Read the full article.

Billy Duffy Memora-billy-a

New BD Archive… more live shows & more…

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Lots of ‘new’ old stuff… When I was back home in the UK recently I spent some time in the attic sorting through my stuff and found lots of interesting Cult photos and items a from back in the day. Rather than let them gather dust I’ve got Team BD working on adding photos of the best bits to the Memora-billy-a section here on billyduffy.com. Already online are a stack of my Tour Books, Passes, Posters and loads of photos… I’ve added my own memories alongside the pics so I’m sure you’ll enjoy seeing them. We’ll be adding more in the… Read the full article.

Billy Duffy Les Paul 'Red' Series #3 Limited Edition Screen Print

Limited Edition Screen Print – Available Now

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We are pleased to announce the launch of the final poster in the series of three Fine Art Screen Prints celebrating Billy’s iconic Gibson Les Paul Guitars. Released exclusively via billyduffy.com it is a very Limited Edition with only 75 worldwide available now. This poster is from a photograph by Mick Peek of Billy playing one of his Gibson Les Paul guitars onstage with The Cult and has been hand screen printed. Measuring 56 x 76cm (image size 44 x 44cm) it is printed in black and two tones of red ink on high quality heavyweight 310 gsm ivory coloured fine art paper. It… Read the full article.

"Love Removal Machine" with Sammy. Photo © @ogscottuchida

Kings of Chaos… new Cult tour & more…

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Hey, the last couple of weeks have been really busy as after finishing up recording on the album I had the Kings of Chaos charity show in San Francisco in support of the ‘Dolphin Project’. Here’s a few pics that I took during rehearsals… At the actual show the ‘house’ band featured Matt Sorum on Drums, Duff McKagen on Bass and Gilby Clarke on guitar and I got to play “Fire Woman” with Myles Kennedy on vocals,  “Love Removal Machine” with Sammy Hagar and then join the whole band for the finale of “Rock & Roll” and “Paradise City”. It… Read the full article.

My falcon and semi obselete studer tape machine

End of Days in LA

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Hey, I’m back in California now and have been very busy finishing off the album. I did manage to take a bit of time to snap a few photos as from the feedback I’ve had I know these have been really popular and you’ve enjoyed a bit of a behind the scenes view in the studio. You can see my pics here… My Fender Esquire, Nash Strat and Signature Falcon arrive at the studio… Fender/Gibson about to have a shoot out at the KO coral… My Falcon (prototype 002) and semi obsolete Studer tape machine… Dinner break .. the humans have… Read the full article.

#ISITADUFFY… #1

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Hey, As I come to the end of a couple of very enjoyable weeks back in England I thought I send out a quick news update before I head back to California and get busy again finishing off the album. Signed Poster Sold Out... I’m pleased to announce that the launch of the first in the series of three Fine Art Screen Prints celebrating my Gibson Les Paul Guitars was a great success and following on from the Falcon set sold out in less than a day. Les Paul ‘Red’ Series #2 will be coming later this month so keep… Read the full article.

Billy Duffy Chatting to Woody Woodmansey

Back in the UK…

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“I’m currently back in the UK catching up with family and friends so took the opportunity to see James Stevenson playing with Holy Holy in Liverpool. It was an amazing evening of early Bowie genius, curated to perfection by Tony Visconti. ‘Spider’ Woody Woodmansey did a masterclass in understated powerful musical 70s rock drumming and it was a privilege to witness him close up from stage side. Also a special shout out to Glen Gregory for the difficult job of channeling Bowie. Here’s a few pics… Hanging at the soundcheck. After the soundcheck I got to spend some time chatting… Read the full article.

Billy Duffy's Tour Guitars Racked & Ready

New live band, new album, new guitar, new posters, new competition…

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Hey, After such a busy time working on the new album it was great to get back on stage playing live, even though it was only for a few dates. It was a fantastic four shows and the first featuring our new live line up with Damon Fox on keys and second guitar and Jimmy Ashurst on Bass. It’s been in our minds for a while to change up the live show and make some new challenges especially with the new music coming very soon. These shows have allowed us to put a toe in the water in that regard. The… Read the full article.

Billy Duffy with Gretsch White Falcon in a comfy chair!

Back in the Studio – May 2015

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Hey, I’ve just finished an intense week in Maui with long hours in the studio working hard on phase two of recording for the new Cult album. For these sessions I left my guitars and backline in California and hooked up with some really cool gear including some with a real ‘rock n roll’ history! Click on this link to check out the photos taken by me and the guys at Aala Recordings… Guitarmaggedon in Maui… Now that these sessions are finished I’m looking forward to getting out there for these few  dates in a couple of weeks; June 4th… Read the full article.