"Fusebox"
Lyrics & Music (B.McNicol) 
Copyright 2012

Motor circuits & capacitor banks, 
Circuit breakers heat the tubes in the amps,
On a regular basis.

Electric shocks,
Switches in a box, 
Alternating currents going to blow a fuse,
I can taste it.

Watts, split by voltage equals amps,
In a three conductor wire,
Swings from the tube to the resistor.

Poles in the ground while we amplify sound,
Surges through the power cables,
On the Westside Interconnection.

Ohm. 

Pausing records on my dual cassette,
Piecing together favorite grooves,
By my sources of inspiration.

A boom box feel.
Fueled by the analog reel,
Bursting through the subwoofers,
When we drop the needle,
I can taste it.

Mic up the bass & run another direct,
It thickens up the tone,
Makes it feel better,
For the brothers & sisters.

Quarter-inches into XLR's,
We're gonna find a way,
To fuse it from the South Bay,
Up to Mar Vista.





Fusebox

Billy McNicol (Drums), Erik Himel (Guitar), Keith Jackson (Engineer).

No Sympathy

Billy McNicol is an American Rock Musician, a Drummer, Vocalist, Lyricist, Producer, and Bandleader.

Endorsed by Yamaha Drums, Billy McNicol has collaborated with some of the most legendary musicians in the music industry.

On August 19th, 2017, Billy McNicol performed back to back with the Drummer from the multi-Grammy Award winning and legendary musical group Tool: Danny Carey and his band Volto! at the iconic Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles, CA upon invitation.

Billy performed directly before Danny with his cutting-edge original, Hard Rock, Funk, and Alternative solo group and received promotion for this event on Tool's official website and official Social Media Outlets. 

On May 10th, 2014, Billy McNicol performed with Original Members from the Grammy Nominated Hip-Hop Supergroup Wu-Tang Clan: Cappadonna, UGOD, Gang Starr Foundation's Krumb Snatcha, and shared the stage with Chuck D. (2013 Rock and Roll HOF inductee and founder of Public Enemy) at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, CA for the United We Stand Festival.

Billy has also shared billing with Immortal Technique, Chino XL, original members of Fishbone, and P.O.D..


As a backing Drummer, Billy has performed with Grammy award winning Bassist Ronnie Hudson (Issac Hayes). Ronnie Hudson found major success with his hit record "West Coast Poplock" in '82. This song is notable for it's sample in "California Love" by 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman, which was released on Death Row Records in 1996.

In addition, Billy McNicol has also provided rhythm for The Rugbys and Grammy Award winning Blues Guitarist: Lenny “Fuzzy" Rankins (Ike Turner). 

On August 27th, 2020, Billy McNicol collaborated with long time friend and Grammy award winning engineer Hank Linderman (Eagles, Don Henley, Brian Wilson, Chicago, America, and Timothy B. Schmitt) for a live simulcasted benefit concert for the “Kentuckiana Friends of V“ (ESPN V Foundation - KFOV.org). They were joined by many musical artists, athletes, and television personalities including: John McFee from the Doobie Bros. and ESPN’s Dick Vitale.

Behind the Drums, Billy McNicol has performed in some of the most premiere venues in the world.
Examples of arenas & venues in which Billy McNicol has performed include: The Amway Center (Orlando, FL), KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, KY), Freedom Hall (Louisville, KY), Hearnes Center (Columbia, MO), Daniel-Meyer Coliseum (Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX), Churchill Downs (Winner's Circle and Millionaires' Row), Papa Johns's Cardinal Stadium (Louisville, KY), Old Cardinal Stadium (Louisville, KY), Kentucky International Convention Center (Louisville, KY), Kroger Stadium (Lexington, KY), Liberty Bowl (Memphis, TN), The New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater (New Albany, IN), The Belasco Theater (Los Angeles, CA), The Viper Room (West Hollywood, CA), The Avalon (Hollywood, CA), Hemingway’s (Hollywood, CA), The Cat Club (Los Angeles, CA) and The Whisky A Go Go (West Hollywood, CA).

History: When Billy McNicol became the Drummer for the University of Louisville, he received mass exposure, performing in front of an average of 20,000 fans per game for two consecutive Basketball seasons (2004-2005) at the historic Freedom Hall. He also performed w/ the Women's Basketball & Volleyball Programs, provoking spirited atmospheres of 2000+ per game at the University's Cardinal Arena & Freedom Hall for two consecutive seasons (2004-2005).

In respect to the University of Louisville's rich tradition in sports, the majority of games are nationally televised. For this, Billy McNicol’s performances are often seen on CBS, ESPN, ESPN 2, & ESPN Classic.

To this day, Billy McNicol returns annually to Louisville, KY to deliver alumni performances at the KFC Yum! Center w/ The Louisville Cardinals and is introduced to sell-out crowds of 20,000 plus. 

(BMcNicol.com)

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