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The Willard was an early Japanese punk band that started in the 80's and has continued to play to this day with the exception of a different line-up since they started. The Willard was known for there popish songs fused with punk but has since changed their sound over the years, from Punk to Goth to Indie. Members: Jun:Vocals You:Guitar Kyoya:Drums Klan:Bass (You was later replaced by Shin and Shin was later replaced by Kagawa) (Klan was temporarily replaced by Anai but came back to do "Take The Horror Train" and has stayed till this day.) (Kyoya has left The...

"Simple, honest, unpretentious, easy to listen to over and over..." These are a few words that many people use when describing the music and voice of Kelly Willard. Although Kelly has lent her talents to the artistry of such well-known artists as Bob Bennett, Bruce Carroll, Dion DiMucci, Buddy Greene, Keith Green, Steve Green, Fernando Ortega, Twila Paris, Ricky Scaggs, Paul Overstreet, and inumerable Praise and Worship recordings over the years, she remains as simple, approachable and 'down to earth' as a person can be. Born and raised in Winter Haven, Florida, Kelly took to the piano at the tender...

Willard Robison (September 18, 1894 – June 24, 1968) was an American vocalist, pianist, and composer of popular song, born in Shelbina, Missouri. His songs reflect a rural, melancholy theme steeped in Americana and their warm style has drawn comparison to Hoagy Carmichael. Many of his compositions, notably "A Cottage for Sale", "Round My Old Deserted Farm", "Don't Smoke in Bed", and "Old Folks", have become standards and have been recorded countless times by jazz and pop artists including Peggy Lee, Nina Simone, Nat King Cole, Billy Eckstine, and Mildred Bailey. "A Cottage for Sale" alone has been recorded over...

Willard Grant Conspiracy (WGC) was an alt-country band based near Palmdale, California, USA. Originally formed by Robert Fisher and Paul Austin in 1995 in Boston, Massachusetts, the band operated as a collective, with vocalist Fisher the only permanent member throughout its existence. Up to 30 other musicians occasionally contributed to the band, both in the studio and during live performances. WGC was signed to the independent label Loose, having previously released on Rykodisc, Glitterhouse Records and Kimchee Records. Fisher's voice and Americana style have been compared to both John Cale and Johnny Cash, with most songs being acoustic. The band...