Billy Aerts Biography

Billy Aerts hails from Tennessee and has been associated with Lobo for more than 35 years. He was in the band "Mark V" before joining "Me And The Other Guys" in the late 60's before being drafted and going to Vietnam. When he returned he was in Lobo's touring band from 1971 to 1972. He was Lobo's co-producer and co-writer  for all 4 of the Ponycanyon CD's and was producer for the WEA "Am I Going Crazy" CD in 1990. He also was Lobo's tour and road manager as well as band leader during the 90's. Billy plays Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Harmonica and is an excellent singer in his own right.

Outside of his work with Lobo, Billy has a wide range of experience. His production and writing credits include the "Remington Steel" network television soundtrack, rock, pop and country radio and television commercials, and an "Exxon" wildlife conservation film score. He also produced albums for Susie Luchsinger and various other Canadian artists. Billy received the "Golden Pyramid" and "Addy" awards for the "Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fight Song". He was also nominated for a Dove award for "Country Song Of The Year" in 1994 and 1999 and producer for "Country Album Of The Year" in 1998.

His songwriting credits include staff writer for "Boo Music" and "MTM Music". His songs have been recorded by Joe Cocker, Kenny Chesney, Holly Dunn, Lee Greenwood, Paul Overstreet, Susie Luchsinger, Lobo, Janie Frickie, Jim Stafford, Joe Stampley, Firefall, Cristy Lane, Judy Rodman, Lisa Daggs and others.

Billy is currently working out of Nashville, Tennessee. He co-produced an album for Paul Overstreet and has the title cut on the 1999 Kenny Chesney "Everywhere We Go" album. He also had a part in the 2001 Robert Redford movie "The Last Castle". And he continues to tour with Lobo.