My career in the entertainment industry has enabled me to work with a diverse range of talent.

Through my years of experience, I've

recognized two essential aspects. Industry professionals, whether famous stars, or behind-the-scenes

staff, have fascinating stories to tell. Secondly, audiences are eager to listen to these stories,

which offer a glimpse into their lives and the

evolution of their life stories. This podcast aims to share these narratives, providing information

on how they evolve into their chosen career. We will delve into their journey to stardom,

discuss their struggles and successes, and hear from people who help them achieve their goals.

Get ready for intriguing behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the fascinating world of entertainment.

Hi, I'm Tony Mantor and welcome to Almost Live Nashville. Today, we are joined by Billy J. Kramer, who boasts an impressive background in the music industry,

having worked closely with the Beatles and their manager.

His extensive history includes possessing never-before-recorded songs written by Lennon and McCartney,

specifically for him.

We are eager to hear about his experiences and share this

with you, our audience. So thanks for joining us today. Thank you very much. Yeah, I really appreciate

you taking the time to come on to my show. So I'm kind of interested. Back when you first started,

you was with a band called The Dakotas. And back then, I know they wanted you to have a stage name.

So I was kind of interested, how did Billy J. Kramer come about?

There's rumors that it came from a phone book, so many different things.

So how did you become Billy J. Kramer?

What it was is that the guys I saw that off with, you know, my first band said, you got out of a

stage name, and they broke down 12 different names.

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