Billy Childish

The Profile

Billy Childish (born 1959 as Steven John Hamper) is an English painter, poet, author and musician, active since 1977 and known for a prolific DIY recording career and multiple bands.

Prolific across music, painting and writing. Leader/participant of many bands (Pop Rivets, Thee Headcoats, Thee Mighty Ceasars, The Milkshakes among others). Longstanding DIY ethic and large catalogue of recordings and releases.

A highly positive, affectionate review celebrating Billy Childish's raw garage/punk output and long DIY career. The review recommends the 2009 compilation Archive From 1959 as a concise entry point. Emphasises Childish's authenticity, prolific recording and cross-disciplinary work as painter, poet and musician.