Billy Liar is an acoustic punk/folk band, fronted by the solo singer of the same name. The group formed in 2007 and continue to perform together all over the UK.

Music and recordings

Billy Liar has recorded two EPs so far, one titled Live At Granton Pier House, which was released in 2008, and one called It Starts Here which was released in 2009.

Live At Granton Pier House

Live At Granton Pier House was released on a very limited release in 2007, and was played on Radio 1 and XFM, with the backing of Kenny MacDonald, manager of The Proclaimers

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It Starts Here

It Starts Here was recorded at the Lost Boys Studios in Bedford, England.

Nick Mailing was the studio engineer and bassist and Robin Guy played drums. Robin has played or is playing in bands such as Rachel Stamp

Rachel Stamp

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, Bruce Dickinson

Bruce Dickinson

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, The Grit

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, Lars Frederiksen

Lars Frederiksen

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 and The Business

The Business

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Acey Slade

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 was the producer. He has played in bands such as Amen

Amen (band)

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, Murderdolls

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, Dope

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 and Trashlight Vision

Trashlight Vision

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He described it as 'important music, and maybe the proudest thing I've been involved in.' He also provided backing vocals on two of the tracks.