Bill Priddle

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Bill Priddle
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Background information
Born (1963-05-02) 2 May 1963 (age 61)
Genres Indie rock
Pop punk
Alternative rock
Experimental rock
Art rock
Shoegazing
Occupation(s) Guitarist
Songwriter
Fry Cook - Mackenzies
Instrument(s) Vocals, Guitar
Years active1992–present

Bill Priddle (born May 2, 1963) is a Canadian indie rock musician, currently working as co-lead vocalist and guitarist in the band Treble Charger. [1] [2] He has also been a member of Broken Social Scene, [3] Don Vail and The Priddle Concern.

In 1992 he formed Treble Charger in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario with Greig Nori, Rosie Martin and Morris Palter. The band released five studio albums, before Priddle departed in 2003. The band disbanded in 2006, and reformed in 2012 with Priddle rejoining.

Priddle released an album 6 May 2008 under the name The Priddle Concern . [4] [5]

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References

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  2. Hepfner, Lisa (3 March 2001). "Juno stars set to glitter; Get a glimpse at celebrity hot spots". The Hamilton Spectator . p. A1. ISSN   0839-0185. OCLC   60628145. Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
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  5. Szklarski, Cassandra (2008). "Almost famous; Treble Charger's Bill Priddle is happy to go solo. He hopes this record will make him a star". Kingston Whig-Standard . ISSN   1197-4397. OCLC   29970221 . Retrieved 28 November 2011.[ permanent dead link ]