Billy Kramer - Drums/Vocals

He’s seen it all, and remembers very little. Drummer Billy Kramer has been a major force in the east coast music scene for longer than he’d care to admit. Few will forget his role in Back Bay Brew, a wildly popular but misunderstood band in the early days. As a founding member of The Beagles, he was singer, played guitar and keyboards, and sold hot dogs and beer during the breaks. It was in the 1980’s while playing bass for The Probers when he met his musical foil and “soul” mate Jim Beaupre. In the present day, Billy has graciously assumed the role of patriarchal figure in the New Prophets. He puts the high back into high harmony. His propensity to tackle the most challenging lead vocal assignments contributes to the band’s vibrant flavor. From Stevie Wonder to Stevie Winwood and every other Stevie in between, serious mustard is being cut. His drumming is at times the cajun swing of Levon Helm and at other times the all out brutality of Keith Moon. As a random acquaintance once marveled, “That’s Billy Kramer, isn’t it?”

(courtesy of theNewProphets.com)