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Episode Synopsis
Billy remembers a simple, idyllic childhood growing up on the Bahgallah farm with his Mum and Dad and two sisters. Billy did not enjoy the sporting life of his childhood peers. One day he found a string less guitar in the old milking shed and playing guitar became his passion.Billy reflects on the supports he found to pursue his passion locally, and later when he moved to live and work in Warrnambool and university years spent in Melbourne.Billy started playing covers at small pub venues, but now writes his own lyrics and music.People respect you for following your own path he advises as heconsiders the future for young musicians.Music used with permission of Billy Barker
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