This special award recognizes Bill’s work in supporting the music community and the role he has played in helping grow the NAMM Oral History program. Bill Dickens has been on the scene since 1971, and has played with many legendary performers, all of whom have added their genius to the history of American music. The […]
Bill ‘the Buddha’ Dickens – another Music Award! Bill Dickens – The Buddha – legendary electric bass guitarist received yet another award, this time from NAMM for the 2019 NAMM Believe In Music Award. The award was presented to Bill during the January 24-27, 2019 NAMM Show in Anaheim. This special award recognizes Bill’s […]
Bill Dickens – The Buddha – legendary electric bass guitarist received yet another award, this time from NAMM for the 2019 NAMM Believe In Music Award. The award is scheduled during the January 24-27, 2019 NAMM Show in Anaheim. This special award recognizes Bill’s work in supporting the music community and the role he has […]
from JUST BASS webpage Bill Dickens – The Buddha – legendary electric bass guitarist is on deck to receive yet another award, this time from NAMM for the 2019 NAMM Believe In Music Award. The award is scheduled during the January 24-27, 2019 NAMM Show in Anaheim. This special award recognizes Bill’s work in supporting […]
BASSDAY 2018 was quite an event to be part of. Thanks to the fine photo captures of this day, we were able to share this event with those who were not able to make it.
Bill “The Buddha” Dickens is appearing at Motown for BASS DAY DETROIT Buddhafied Entertainment presents Together with the Great Bassists of Detroit, “The Buddha” will be uniting Motor City with a funky roar, in celebration of the life accomplishments from the “Queen of Soul” and the last living member of “The Funk Brothers.” Detroit, Michigan […]
Leo Nocentelli & Bill “the Buddha” Dickens just wrapped up an interview on WUPL, Channel 54, (a New Orleans local affiliate of CBS)
I wrote this song for Aretha Franklin alone with Tim Gant and Michael Gray. It was third single from the Grammy nominated “A Rose is a Rose” Album and our song “In Case You Forgot” was also on the B side of the single “A Rose is Still a Rose” which was also nominated for […]
Friday, 8/17/18 Leo Nocentelli of The Meters – Grammy Lifetime ACHV Recipient Dyson House Listening Room 7:00 PM The Dyson House Listening Room is located at 7575 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 in the old “Mail Bag” building. DIRECTIONS
Saturday, Aug. 18 2018 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient LEO NOCENTELLI Presents A Tribute to the Music of The Meters Featuring Guitarist Leo Nocentelli with Bill “the Buddha” Dickens a musical tribute for the songs that he wrote for The Meters. Featuring Leo Nocentelli, Anders Osborne, Dave Malone of The Radiators, Deacon John and other […]
Friday, August 24 at 4 PM – 6 PM EDT @ the BASSMINT ROUNDTABLE 1041 Fairwood St, Inkster, MI 48141-1838 DIRECTIONS THE NEXT DETROIT BASS PLAYERS IN THE BASSMINT ROUND TABLE IS FRIDAY AUGUST 24TH 2018 AT 4PM with our special guest the legendary BILL ‘THE BUDDHA’ DICKENS, Bill has played with legends and his […]
313.875.2264 2648 West Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208 DIRECTIONS 2018 DETROIT BASS DAY AND PHOTO AT THE MOTOWN MUSEUM is Saturday, August 25, 2018, we will begin to assemble at 9 am and will take a formal photo at 12:00pm. PARKING IS FREE ALL ALONG W. GRAND BLVD, AND NEAR SIDE STREETS. PLEASE SHARE THIS […]
