Billy Riker
| Billy Riker | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Port Ewen, New York, United States |
| Genres | rock, alternative rock, progressive rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | guitar |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Metal Blade Records |
| Associated acts |
3 Math Fire Deuce |
| Website | |
A close-up of Riker's custom 10 string BC Rich.
Billy Riker is the lead guitar player, for the experimental/progressive rock band, 3.
In addition to his work with 3, Riker is also involved in a local Improv Rock Band known as MATH. Riker is often characterized on stage by his flowing "Jedi" like trench robe, his use of a personal fan to blow air onto his face, and his sense of humor. He is currently sponsored by: B.C. Rich, Maxon, Electro-Harmonix, Knucklehead strings, Analogman and Godlyke.
Discography with 3
- Paint by Number (1999, Planet Noise) (tracks 6, 9)
- Half Life (2002, Planet Noise)
- Summercamp Nightmare (2003, Planet Noise)
- Wake Pig (2004, Planet Noise / 2005, Metal Blade)
- These Iron Bones (2007, iTunes exclusive)
- The End is Begun (2007, Metal Blade)
- Revisions (2009, Metal Blade)
- The Ghost You Gave To Me (2011, Metal Blade)
Discography with MATH
Discography with Fire Deuce
- Children of the Deuce (EP) (2005, CI Records)
- Deep Down & Dirty (EP) (2007, CI Records)
Guest appearances
- Weerd Science and Bobby Delicious - Newborn (1999, Unreleased)
- Naked
External links
- MATH - Live Improv Funk/Rock Band
- Billy Riker on Myspace
- 3 - Official Website
- Naked on Myspace
- Billy Riker's guitar and cable techs
- Planet Woodstock Music
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