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Occupation(s)
  
Musician

Website
  
[1]

Labels
  
Metal Blade Records

Record label
  
Metal Blade Records

Years active
  
1993–present

Role
  
Guitar player

Instruments
  
guitar

Name
  
Billy Riker


Billy Riker

Origin
  
Port Ewen, New York, United States

Genres
  
Rock music, Alternative rock, Progressive rock

People also search for
  
Daniel Grimsland, Chris Gartmann, Joey Eppard, 3, Josh Eppard

Associated acts
  
3, MATH, Fire Deuce

Joey Eppard , Chris Gartmann , Alana Orchid and Billy Riker E.G.O.


Billy Riker is the lead guitar player, for the experimental/progressive rock band, 3.

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Billy Riker Billy Riker of Three with his BC Rich Guitars YouTube

In addition to his work with 3, Riker is also involved in a local Improv Rock Band known as MATH. Riker is often characterized on stage by his flowing "Jedi" like trench robe, his use of a personal fan to blow air onto his face, and his sense of humor. He is currently sponsored by: B.C. Rich, Maxon, Electro-Harmonix, Knucklehead strings, Analogman and Godlyke.

Discography with 3

  • Paint by Number (1999, Planet Noise) (tracks 6, 9)
  • Half Life (2002, Planet Noise)
  • Summercamp Nightmare (2003, Planet Noise)
  • Wake Pig (2004, Planet Noise / 2005, Metal Blade)
  • These Iron Bones (2007, iTunes exclusive)
  • The End is Begun (2007, Metal Blade)
  • Revisions (2009, Metal Blade)
  • The Ghost You Gave To Me (2011, Metal Blade)

    • Discography with MATH

  • The Puppydog Tape (1996)
  • Live at the Turning Mill (2000)
  • InsertYourNameHere (2007)

    • Discography with Fire Deuce

  • Children of the Deuce (EP) (2005, CI Records)
  • Deep Down & Dirty (EP) (2007, CI Records)

    • Guest appearances

  • Weerd Science and Bobby Delicious - Newborn (1999, Unreleased)
  • Naked

    • References

    Billy Riker Wikipedia
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