Billy Webb

Billy Webb is an El Paso musician and a guitarist in Bobby Fuller's band, perhaps best known for playing guitar on the first recording of "I Fought The Law" in 1964.

Webb joined the band in June of 1964 after current guitarist, Mike Ciccarelli, was unable to make the band's trip to California. Webb filled in as a full-time guitarist and went Hollywood with the band (Bobby Fuller, Randy Fuller, and Jimmy Wagnon) at Bobby's insistence to get signed to a major label. While the band was unable to get signed, they did pique the interest of Del-Fi Records owner, Bob Keane. Upon the band's return to El Paso, Webb continued to perform and record with the group; "Saturday Night" was released in October 1963 and "King of the Beach" was released in January 1964. In May of 1964, Jim Reese was asked to return to the group by Bobby after Webb quit, along with drummer Larry Thompson. Afterwards, "I Fought the Law", featuring Webb on the famous A-side, was released with acclaim in June of 1964.

General References

 * Shakedown! The Texas Tapes Revisited (CD liner). Del-Fi Records. 1996.