Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

  • Billy Bob Thornton - HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 06:  (L-R) Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Leron Gubler, actor John Stamos, recording artist Dewey Bunnell, actor Billy Bob Thornton, recording artist Gerry Beckley and Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Marty Shelton attend the band America being honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 6, 2012 in Hollywood, California.
  • Billy Bob Thornton - Actor Billy Bob Thornton attends the ceremony honoring Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley of the Grammy-award winning duo 'America' with the 2,459th  star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California, February 6, 2012.
  • Billy Bob Thornton - HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 06:  (L-R) Actor Billy Bob Thornton, recording artists Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley and actor John Stamos attend the band America being honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 6, 2012 in Hollywood, California.
  • Billy Bob Thornton - Actors Billy Bob Thornton (back R) and John Stamos (back L) pose with Dewey Bunnell (L) and Gerry Beckley (R) of the musical group 'America' as the Grammy-award winning duo are honored with the 2,459th  star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California, February 6, 2012. The group, which until 1977 included the late Dan Peek, won the “Best New Artist” Grammy in 1972 following the release of their #1 hit 'Horse With No Name.'
Oscar-winning actor/director/writer/musician Billy Bob Thornton was raised in Arkansas by his high school basketball coach father and psychic mother. He began playing drums at the age of 12, eventually joining a Creedence Clearwater Revival cover band in high school. After college he spent time in local bands like Blue & the Blue Velvets, Nothin' Doin', Cottonwood, and Hot 'Lanta, playing colleges ...more


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