Scott Billington is a Grammy® winning producer, musician, writer, and record executive who has worked with many of the greatest artists in American roots music.
Pictured with Ruth Brown (Barbara Roberds photo)
Making Tracks: A Record Producer’s Southern Roots Music Journey
(January 2021) I am excited to let you know that my new memoir will be published by University Press of Mississippi in April 2022. Along with in-depth profiles of many of the musicians with whom I have worked — Irma Thomas, Charlie Rich, Buckwheat Zydeco, Johnny Adams, Bobby Rush, Ruth Brown, Beau Jocque, and Solomon Burke, among others — I write about the triumphs, and challenges of the making records. Copies may be ordered directly from University Press of Mississippi HERE, or from Amazon HERE.
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Peace, Love, and Soul at Porretta
During July, Johnette and I were thrilled to be a part of the 34th edition of the Porretta Soul Festival …
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Danny, Jelly Roll and the Dirty Dozen
I’m looking forward to my interview with Fred Kasten at the upcoming Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival, on Sunday, …