Bill Slais Explained

Origin:	Memphis, Tennessee, and Oakland, California, United States
Years Active:	1962–present
Associated Acts:	Elvin Bishop, Mickey Thomas, Craig Chaquico, Tower of Power, John Vernazza, Cold Blood, Lydia Pense, Donny Hathaway, the Hoodoo Rhythm Devils, Pacific Brass & Electric; sideman with the Coasters, Rufus Thomas, the Drifters, and the Platters.

Billy Slais^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} (name pronunciation BI-lee SLAYZ), is an American musician, who is part Cherokee Indian, a Vietnam Vet, and was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.^{[5] [6]}

Slais has worked with: Melvin Seals, Allan Blazek, Dave Grover, Reni Slais, Bill Lamb, Ross Hayashida, Terry Hanck, Bob Claire, Chuck Brooke, Amos Garrett, Greg Adams, Mike Keck, Mic Gillette, Debbie Cathey, Tower of Power, Richard Betts, Maurice Cridlin, and Carlo Driggs.

Selected discography

• Elvin Bishop – Struttin' My Stuff (1975) : Synthesizer, keyboards, vocals (bckgr).
• Elvin Bishop – Hometown Boy Makes Good! (1976) : Synthesizer, piano, keyboards, saxophone (alto and tenor), clavinet, electric saxophone, string ensemble.
• Mickey Thomas – As Long as You Love Me^[7] (1976) : Bass, saxophone, clavinet.
• Elvin Bishop – Raisin' Hell (1977) : Organ, synthesizer, keyboards, saxophone (alto and tenor), clavinet.
• Elvin Bishop – Best of Elvin Bishop (1979) : Keyboards.
• Amos Garrett – Go Cat Go (1991) : Saxophone.
• Elvin Bishop – Sure Feels Good: The Best of Elvin (1992) : Synthesizer, vocals (bckgr).
• Elvin Bishop – 20th Century Masters - The... (2002) : Organ, synthesizer, piano, saxophone (alto and tenor), vocals (bckgr), clavinet.
• Craig Chaquico – Follow the Sun (2009) – featuring "Circus Beach" co-written by Slais.^[8]
• Craig Chaquico – Fire Red Moon (2012) : Keyboards, vocals (bckgr).^[9]

Notes and References

1. http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/artist/Bill+Slais/a/albums.htm
2. Web site: Bill Slais. Discogs.com. en. 2017-05-29.
3. Web site: Billy Slais. Billy. Slais. May 28, 2017. Facebook.com.
4. Web site: Billy Slais / About This Artist . January 6, 2023 . REVERBNATION.
5. Web site: The City of Memphis > Home. Memphis. The City of. Memphistn.gov. en-US. 2017-05-29.
6. Web site: Billy plays saxophone and keyboards. Billyslais.tripod.com. July 22, 2024.
7. Web site: Mickey Thomas – As Long As You Love Me. Discogs.com. 1977 .
8. Web site: Follow the Sun - Craig Chaquico - Songs, Reviews, Credits. AllMusic. April 24, 2019.
9. Web site: Bill Slais - Credits. AllMusic. April 24, 2019.