There are two artists named Billy Lamont.

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1. Very little is known about the R&B singer Billy LaMont. He was an artist who recorded for Savoy, Okeh, and King as well as working with Johnny Brantley in the 60's. He did release several 45s (of which one, "Sweet Thang", features Jimi Hendrix). One unofficial cd compilation of his work has been released.

2. Internationally acclaimed New York Poet Billy Lamont has performed on MTV and Much Music Television and appeared on major radio stations across the United States. Lamont has also performed at many major rock festivals including touring with Lollapalooza '94, '95, 2003 and Cornerstone Festival 2004 and 2006.

Billy Lamont's new electronic music with poetry CD entitled "painkiller" was recently released by Mannequin Oddio Media and is a collaboration with Heart Of Darkness and Mayfairgrin. The "painkiller" CD is available through Mannequin Oddio Media, Mannequin Oddio Media on My Space.com and Billy Lamont on My Space.com.

Billy Lamont's latest book of poems "strobe light generation" is now available from Infinity Publishing at www.buybooksontheweb.com, borders.com and amazon.com.. Lamont's influential, signature post modern artisrty is at it's best within this book and "strobe light generation"'s message of hope shines brightly in this fast paced age of consumerism, quick fix spirituality, sensationalism in the press and reality television.

In response to the success and impressive sales of his first above ground book of poetry, "The Gallery Of Light," Lamont has given many book signings in shopping malls at such major book stores as Barnes and Noble and Waldenbooks. "The Gallery Of Light" is distributed nationally in the U.S. by Ingram. and is available internationally by NetstoreUSA.com and Amazon.com.

Lamont's CD/chapbook entitled "billy lamont with the peculiar people" is a benefit for the Father of Christian Rock Larry Norman's Emergency Healthcare Trust Fund. Larry Norman produced some recordings for Lamont and was backing him by having him open some of his shows. Norman intended to release a new Poet Billy Lamont CD on his Solid Rock label but the recordings were never completed when his health failed. "the peculiar people" is available through Flaming Fish Music at www.flamingfish.com and was on the label/distributors bestseller's list for new releases, dance and experimental electronic music. It was also recently realeased on Antiphonic Records and it's international digital release is by The Orchard at theorchard.com.

Lamont's first CD/EP "Into The 21st Century" is a benefit for Teen Challenge and includes the late Allen Ginsberg reciting from his legendary poem "Howl" on the title track. In Mr. Ginsberg's last years he showed love, respect and encouragement to Lamont's artwork through this appearance. One of Lamont's biggest artistic influences Mike Peters of The Alarm also appears on the title track as a special guest. This critically acclaimed CD is distributed by The Orchard at theorchard.com and available digitally internationally at iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic and MSN.

Lamont performs spoken word alone or with musical accompaniment. He enjoys performing with various rock bands and also doing recitals of his forty minute performance poem "the gallery of light," which evolved out of his book of the same name, with Christopher "DJ Circuit" Kelly weaving ambient/electronic/world music soundscapes. Lamont has performed the complete/sections of "the gallery of light" in the art gallery area of the Purple Door festival in Pennsylvania in 1999, 2000 and 2004 and at CBGB's 313/Underground Lounge in New York 1998 and 2004.

Lamont has performed for live audiences of up to 10,000 people. Lamont's first national television performance/interview was on the Joe Franklin Show in 1991. His first nationally syndicated radio interview/performance was on the "Religon And Rock" program recorded at WBAB in 1988, in his hometown of Babylon, New York.

For the last years Lamont has been serving as a Board of Trustees member that oversees the New York area for the justice organization Jubilee USA/2000 /International Movement. Lamont is also a member of the Board Of Trustees for the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association,, a New York State Historic Site on Long Island, since November 2005.

Official website:billylamont.com

What people are saying about Billy Lamont's recently released book of poetry "strobe light generation"

Peter Garrett Cover Blurb for Book

"Billy Lamont’s pithy, ‘now’ poetry is true, from his heart to ours- a straight line and a truth that’s good to read. I wish there was more like it.”

Peter Garrett is the front man from the rock band Midnight Oil and the President of the Australian Conservation Foundation.

Daniel Berrigan Cover blurb for Book

“Thank you for the delightful book. You (Billy Lamont) are a rare bird indeed, and a dazzling one, bringing together as you do unassailable gifts and a phoenix (out of the culture’s ashes) faith. I congratulate and thank you. Blessings on your fine work!”

Daniel Berrigan is a Jesuit Priest, legendary poet/activist and speaker on social justice issues.

Seydina A. Senghor Cover Blurb for Book

"I've been an eyewitness of Billy Lamont's warm-hearted dedication to durable peace in the world, international morality, global solidarity and global justice. I have seen Billy Lamont take serious risks to support many good causes including the Jubilee 2000 International Campaign, a global alliance for the end of the unjust, immoral and genocidal debt of the nations of the global South. At the Knitting Factory in 1999, in New York, Billy put together a show with Larry Norman and himself for the benefit of Jubilee USA's first National Mobilization on Washington. Billy Lamont is a true activist. Whether he is protesting, serving or encouraging, his poetry and deeds are songs of hope, a catalyst for change that reveal a grassroots heart of caring and love for people from the streets of New York to the poor and impoverished of the world."

Seydina A. Senghor is a Co-Founder of the Jubilee 2000 USA/International Movement.

Larry Norman Cover Blurb for Book

“Young William the poet walks with grace among the

literary traditions of romanticism, between yearning

idealism and stark urban reality. He brings Heaven

closer to Earth, and beckons men closer to

self revelation. His poetry is both comforting and

disturbing.”

Larry Norman is the Father of Christian Rock. He is a singer/songwriter that was on Capitol Records with The Beatles, Founder of The Vineyard Church and Jew For Jesus, Gospel Hall of Fame Inductee. He was dubbed the most important songwriter since Paul Simon in Billboard Magazine and the top solo artist in his field by Time Magazine.

What people have said about Billy Lamont's previous book of poems "The Gallery Of Light"

MIke Peters Foreward for Book

"There's no truth like the truth you dare to let yourself see. Billy's poetry lets you see the truth of himself and the truth that surrounds him which is also the truth that surrounds you. Take a look and you will find love, hate, all life in it."

Mike Peters is a singer/songwriter and frontman for the rock band The Alarm.

Dave Kendall Cover Blurb for Book

"Billy Lamont is in possession of a strange and compelling vision."

Dave Kendall is the Host of MTV's "120 Minutes" show.

Malibu Sue Cover Blurb for Book

"Billy's poetry is... inspirational."

Malibu Sue is DJ for the legendary New York alternative music radio station WLIR and WDRE.

Joe Franklin Cover Blurb for Book

"In the tradition of Jim Morrison, Bob Dylan, Patti Smith and Jim Carroll comes Billy Lamont... and I love it!"

Joe Franklin is the Host of New York WOR-TV's nationally syndicated Joe Franklin Show.

Bob Buchmann Cover Blurb for Book

"As Billy writes, 'Poetry is therapy!' I thank him for his gift."

Bob Buchmann is the Vice President/DJ for the New York classic rock radio station WBAB.

Scott Albert (Klayton, Clay Scott) Cover Blurb for Book

"Billy's poetry is intriguing. He is experimental, philosophical and spiritual. His message of hope cannot be ignored."

Scott Albert (Klayton, Clay Scott) is a recording artist with the innovative electronic band Circle Of Dust and Celldweller.

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