Billybobalobadob is a mysterious underworld character from deepest darkest Lancashire, England. He is thought to be William Robert Lobodowski who was once a regular act on the St Helens Jazz blues scene in the early nineties. However, this has never been proved. The last known sighting of Billy was back in 1995 was when he was dancing on the black box in Appleby's nightclub, even then he wore his trademark mask to conceal his real identity.
William Robert Lobodowski edit
It is believed that Billy was born in 1976 in Katowice, Silesia, Poland the only son of a trusty old Blacksmith Miroslav Lobodowski and his wife Barbara. However, in 1981 the family were to escape from Communist Poland looking for a better life. They firstly went via boat to Ellis Island in United States but were sent back as they were all unable to read or write. As a consequence they ended up in Lancashire, England.
Music Career edit
In the early 1990s Billy attended Cowley High School in St Helens to improve his literacy skills. It was here that the band Crotch was formed. However, their debut single Slag flopped and the band split. Not long after this a new band emerged named Billy Ray Hitler and his Toppergrand Band. Their lead singer was a mysterious character who wore a mask similar to the one in the film The Mask and their debut album Billy Ray does Dallas was a massive success. The single Leprosy Blues was number one in the charts for a staggering 23 weeks. In 1993 internal wranglings caused this band to split and Billy went solo performing jazz blues at venues around Merseyside. Originally Billy was a success but drink and drugs took their toll and his career hit rock bottom. Endless partying in Lowies, Appleby's and Martines sent him into rehab and has not been seen since.