Billy Ficca

Billy Ficca
Birth name Billy Ficca
Born (1950-02-15) February 15, 1950
Delaware
Origin New York City
Genres Rock, Jazz, punk rock, art punk, new wave
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
Instruments Drums
Associated acts Television, The Waitresses, The Sufi-Monkey Trio

William Joseph "Billy" Ficca (born February 15, 1950, Delaware) is an American drummer who was a founding member of the rock groups Television and The Waitresses.[1][2]

Career

During his career, Ficca also worked with Nona Hendryx & Zero Cool, 40 Familys, The Washington Squares, The Waitresses and The Neon Boys.[3] He frequently performed with guitarist/vocalist Tom Verlaine and bassist Richard Hell as well as bassist Clint Bahr. He also played with the French poet and singer Sapho in 1980 on her LP called "Sapho".

He has also been featured on albums by Dave Rave, Glen or Glenda, The Novellas, Eugene Ripper, Shane Faubert, Brian Ritchie and Lach and the Secrets. He performs with Television, Gary Lucas, Dylan Nirvana and the Bad Flowers, Gods and Monsters, the New York Blues Project,[4] The Original Dharma Bums and Uncle Bob NYC.

References

  1. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Biography: Television". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
  2. Huey, Steve. "Biography: The Waitresses". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
  3. Unterberger, Richie. "Biography: The Neon Boys". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
  4. "New York Blues Project".


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