Billy Thompson

Billy Thompson

http://www.billythompson.co.uk/
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Billy is originally from Neston on the Wirral. The Wirral is the peninsula between Liverpool and North Wales with the river Mersey on one side and the river Dee on the other. Commonly known as 'plastic' scousers, Billy recently heard of Wirral people being known as 'scousers that can swim'!

Billy comes from a very musical background. His father, Alan Thompson (1934 - 2001), played and taught the Clarinet and Saxophones to a very high standard. Big Bands was his thing on all the saxes. He was also known to sing some numbers. Billy's Dad very much enjoyed playing in orchestras too which is where he met Billy's Mum, Denise Thompson. Billy's Mum plays in orchestras and teaches the Flute at Birkenhead High School for Girls. She also plays the piano and thus piano was taught to Billy and his brothers from an early age. They have always been a great source of encouragement to Billy. Another big influence has been his Uncle Russell Thompson (Alan's brother), a phenomenal violinist who's ability has rarely been seen (except for the 30 odd years in the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra which he sometimes led). An early memory for Billy is Uncle Russell performing Sarasate caprices at the family home to an incredible standard. Billy's two older brothers were both playing instruments when he began. Matt Thompson (Billy's eldest brother), although reaching grade 8 comfortably on the violin, and then qualifying as a Solicitor, is now a very successful on-course Bookmaker. Rob Thompson (Billy's older brother) is much in demand as a professional Cellist having performed with many of Europe's top orchestras. He currently plays with the Seville Symphony Orchestra.

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