Billy Hallquist - Onward (1949-2015)

Magic Marc and Billy Hallquist / Salute to the Music of Bob Dylan / Town Green Amphitheatre / Maple Grove, Minnesota / August 6th, 2014 / Photo by Jeff Miletich

Onward, Billy!!!

Billy Hallquist and Magic Marc / Ruby The Dogumentary / Caffetto Cafe / Minneapolis, Minnesota / March 20th, 2015 / Photo by Gamini Kumara

My deepest condolences to the Hallquist family. Bj, Dan and Megan. You are such loving great children! Billy always spoke so proudly of you to me through the years. It is easy to see that his gentle spirit was passed down to you. Thank you for the care you gave to Billy throughout his illness and all the updates you provided me. I admire everything that you did! 

We lost a giant of a soul yesterday as I am sure everyone who ever had the good fortune of meeting and knowing Billy is feeling tonight and would agree. His contribution in bringing the Minnesota music community closer and raising awareness for Guitars For Vets is immeasurable. I am missing him dearly already and always will! Thank you also to everyone who gave here at GiveForward and all your loving support and get well wishes. I know they meant the world to Billy! 

Thank you, Billy for being such a great friend! I will treasure all the laughs, memories and great times we shared together. Definitely highlights of my life! The way you handled the last 9 months of your life and what you chose to do with your time was beyond dignified.The lessons you taught me on how to live I will carry with me all my remaining days on earth! You didn't need to be Elvis Presley's cousin for me to listen to you! Now the King has to make way for the Ambassador. Let him know if he wants a song to sing that you have plenty of great ones!

 - Marc Percansky 10/13/2015

Billy Hallquist - Billy The Kid

Billy D. Hallquist

Hallquist, Billy D. Age 65 of St. Paul passed away October 12th, 2015. Preceded in death by parents, Einar and Babe Hallquist; and two brothers- in-law, Bill Grevlos and Jim Lesney. Billy was a caring, generous, knowledgeable man with a thoughtful, reflective nature. His story proudly began in Sioux Falls, SD in 1949. He moved to Minneapolis and attended Nokomis Jr and Roosevelt Sr high schools where many life-long friendships developed. Billy's heartfelt love of music led to lasting friendships and experiences that had a profound impact on his life. As both a singer and songwriter, Billy Hallquist's music career spanned 50 years. His ability to tell stories captivated friends and family. His storytelling through his music charmed audiences. The support received during his recent medical battle was a source of great relief and genuine appreciation. His family will be forever grateful. Billy is survived by sons, BJ Hallquist and Danny Hallquist; daughter, Megan Hallquist; and their mother, Michele Castello; sisters, Cheryl Grevlos, Darlene Lesney; nephews, Dann (Cindi) Grevlos, Dave (Lauraine) Grevlos, Mike (Lisa) Grevlos, Patrick (Tammi) Lesney; Nieces, Terry Lesney, Jill Grevlos Slagle (Jeremie Slagle); the Minnesota music community; many other relatives; and loyal friends. Billy's Life Celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct 24th 1:00 PM. An open house will follow with family present until 4:00 PM. Both events will occur at Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church 5011 31st Ave S., Mpls, 612-729-2323. A memorial fund currently being established.

Published on October 18, 2015

http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/105747/?fullname=billy-d-hallquist

Pick Six: RIP, Billy Hallquist.

A half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view:

RIP, Billy Hallquist. He was a journeyman Twin Cities singer-songwriter with a big heart and generous spirit who helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for Guitars for Vets.

Jon Bream, Star Tribune

Original Article: http://www.startribune.com/pick-six-praise-for-joan-armatrading-kraftwerk-robert-plant-in-the-badlands-elvis-costello-s-memoir-more/333218541/

BILLY HALLQUIST - TRAVELIN' - Original Limited Edition New Vinyl (1976) With Liner Notes, Lyrics and Credits

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Billy Hallquist - Travelin' - Vinyl Liner Notes (1976) With Lyrics

Billy Hallquist - Travelin' - Vinyl Liner Notes (1976) With Credits

Billy's second solo album "Travelin'" was recorded at ASI/Audiotek in Minneapolis. David Rivkin was the engineer. This time around, Billy recorded nine country/folk songs, over five to seven sessions in 1975. Among the 12 local musicians who played on the album with Billy was Rick LiaBraaten on drums. In addition to producing the album, Al Heigl also played guitar and slide guitar on some of the songs. The album was mixed in quadrophonic sound by Paul Martinson at Sound 80. In 1976, "Travelin'" was released on the Mill City label. The concept of "Travelin'" originated from Billy's midwest road trip with Doug Ackerman from Lieberman Enterprises to promote his first solo album. Like his first album, "Travelin'" was also played on KQRS.

"While promoting Persephone, I met Al Heigl of Mill City Records. He signed me to his label and produced my follow up "Travelin'.
Travelin' started as a joint project with fellow Mill City artist Kevin Odegard (The Hallquist/Odegard Band). It got sidetracked when Kevin was given the opportunity to play along with other local musicians (Chris Weber, Gregg Inhofer, Peter Ostroushko, Billy Peterson and Bill Berg) on Bob Dylan's "Blood On The Tracks" sessions at Sound 80 where I recorded Persephone and mixed Travelin'. Kevin parleyed his notoriety into an album deal at a larger label. I included one of his songs on Travelin' and contributed some session work to his album too."
- Billy Hallquist

THUNDERTREE (1970) +2 Bonus Tracks - The First Official CD Reissue (2013)

Thundertree - Original Roulette Records Album Back Cover (1970)

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Coming from the same Minneapolis 1960's scene which spawned bands like The Litter, Thundertree evolved from garage band The Good Idea. In 1970 they released their sole album for the Roulette label: a perfect example of the transition from psychedelia to hard-rock and early progressive sounds. Killer fuzzed-out guitar, organ, and powerful vocals. Including hard-psychedelic classics like "In The Morning" and "At The Top Of The Stairs" along with the monstrous 17-minute long "1225" suite.

For this, the first-ever legitimate CD reissue of Thundertree, Riverman Music (Korea BTR0116) has included two previously-unreleased bonus tracks: "Pepper Palace" (a great psychedelic number) plus a storming cover of "16 Tons," which was the signature song in Thundertree's live shows. Both tracks were recorded at UA Studios, Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1970. Includes an insert with detailed liner notes by Billy Hallquist (Thundertree, Persephone, Travelin') with 24-Bit Remastered sound.

Thundertree - Pepper Palace

Paula Dee - A Long Time Ago

BILLY HALLQUIST
Acoustic Guitar

Recorded & Mastered at
SOUND 80 STUDIOS
Minneapolis, Minnesota

NEW BEGINNINGS / EDIFY PRODUCTIONS. INC. NB1001 Stereo
© Copyright 1979 Paula Bjornson Corrigan

Digitally Remastered from Vinyl by Saving Tape Media Conversion: http://www.savingtape.com

CONNIE BROWN - PASS ME BY A/B IF THIS AIN'T THE TIME / BITTERSWEET

Phil Little / Circa 1970's

Phil Little / Watercolor Painting by Chris Polis

Title: If this ain't the time - (2:49)

Type of Work: Sound recording

Registration Number / Date: SROOOOO25165 / 1980-05-27

Date of Publication: March 12, 1980

Date of Creation: 1979

Title: If this ain't the time / Phil Little ; (performed by) Connie Brown (i.e. Conradine Louis Brown). Pass me by / Billy Hallquist ; (performed by) Connie Brown.

Copyright Note: C.O. correspondence.

Imprint: (s.l.): Amber Productions S80-1635, c1979.

* Description: 1 sound disc: 45 rpm, stereo. ; 7 inch.

Other title: Pass me by - (2:59)

Publisher Number: Amber Productions S80-1635-A/B

Copyright Claimant: Conradine Louis Brown d.b.a. Amber Productions

Authorship on Application: performance & recording: Conradine Louis Brown d.b.a. Amber Productions, employer for hire.

Additional Producer and Keyboardist: Bill Barber

* Under 20 copies of this vinyl were pressed

This project was to create a musical resume for piano and singing gigs.

Audio archive preservation courtesy of Phil Little

Names:
Phillip A. Little 1939-
PAL
Phil Little
Billy Hallquist 1949-
Conradine Louis Brown 1941-
Connie Brown
Amber Productions

Billy Hallquist

Title: Bittersweet - (3:33)

Type of Work: Musical Work

Registration Number / Date: PAu000165957 / 1980-01-14

Date of Creation: 1980

Title: Bittersweet / words & music by Billy Hallquist ; (performed by) Connie Brown

Description: 3 p.

Copyright Claimant: William D. (Billy) Hallquist

Additional Producer and Keyboardist: Bill Barber

* This song was previously unreleased

This project was to create a musical resume for piano and singing gigs.

Audio archive preservation courtesy of Phil Little

William D. Hallquist 1949-
Billy Hallquist (1 document)
example document: If this ain't the time
Conradine Louis Brown 1941-
Connie Brown