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Saturday, August 20, 2022

Celebrating the 60-Year Anniversary of Andrew Warde High School's Class of 1962

Bill Baker is a member of the Andrew Warde High School Class of 1962. He is a very unique live performer, the likes of which you have never seen or heard before. 

Bill wrote and sang this song 10 years ago for his 50-year high school reunion at Andrew Warde High School.

While many musicians/vocalists today use midi-tracks, tapes or CD's to back them up, Bill, on his keyboard, plays the bass with his left hand and the piano, sax, trombone, organ, strings, and vibes with his right hand..

Bill plays his own drumfills with his left foot and sings four-part harmony with a digitech vocalizer, creating an incredible sound.

Bill is an entertainer in the classic sense of the word. A skilled musician and vocalist playing both keyboards & guitar, he utilizes the epitome of today's "state-of-the-art" electronic keyboard sounds and plays guitar on songs from mellow James Taylor to bluesy Eric Clapton to the rhythmic Antonio Carlos Jobim. 

Bill has performed with and accompanied such performers as Robert Goulet, Andy Williams, Roy Clark, Roger Miller, The Shirelles, The Drifters, Jay & the Americans, Chubby Checker, Little Anthony & the Imperials, and many more.

Bravo, Bill. Thank you.

Paul

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