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doug Bilski

Vocals, Lead, Rhythm & Acoustic Guitar
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Lives in
Midlothian, VA
Bio
Although I grew up for most of my life in Fairfield Connecticut, I was born in Huntsville Alabama (a fact that John loves).  In the sixth grade I was introduced to the electric guitar by best friend Eric Videgain who soon became my musical compatriate. We played together in various bands throughout Junior HS and High School including:  The Grand Oak Band, Pegasus, Missing Lynx (yuck!) and The Cryptical Sound Project.
At James Madison Univeristy (Harrisonburg, VA) I began playing with several guys who had previously played in Ottoman and the Turks with John.  We called ourselves "Glass Onion" and played around Virginia until about 1992 when we all had long since graduated and moved into real life.
In the Summer of 1999, realizing that John was living just down the road in Powhatan, we finally reconnected, and embraced the idea that we should be in band together! Big Boss Man was born... well actually we went through several worse sounding names first including: Mr. Blueski, Sector 7G and of course, "nobody." Michael and Greg joined us shortly thereafter, and  by 2001 we were off and running.
Favorite Bands
Grateful Dead
​Avett Brothers
Tedeschi Trucks Band
JJ Grey
Anders Osborne
the subdudes
Jon Cleary
The Allman Brothers
Little Feat
​Steely Dan
Gear
Mesa Boogie Lonestar Special Amp (1x12)
Fishman Loudbox Artist Acoustic Amp
PRS CE24 - Trampas Green 
PRS 25th Anniversary Custom 24
Fender Stratocasters - Assorted
Martin DC-1E Acoustic Guitar
Various Flatrock Electronics Pedals
Hotone Xtomp Pedal
Ernie Ball Crybaby Pedal
Fulldrive 3 Distortion Pedal
Boss Chorus and Delay Pedals
​Shure and Sennheiser Microphones
Day Job
Mental Health Program Manager
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