Billy Vera Birthday & Fun Facts

Billy Vera Birthday Highlights

Birth Name

William Patrick McCord

Place Of Birth

Riverside, California, USA

Age

79 years old

Birth Date

May 28 1944

Billy Vera Facts

Child Star?

no

Occupation

Musician

Education & Qualifications

Archbishop Stepinac High School

Net Worth

$20,000,000

Current Partner

Rosalee Mayeux

Parents

Bill McCord, Ann Ryan

Siblings

Kathy McCord

Billy Vera is a multi-talented personality who is an American singer, songwriter, voiceover artist, actor, author, and music historian.
Billy Vera was born in Riverside, California, in 1944. He has always played the guitar and piano, mainly playing R&B, pop, and rock musical styles.
Billy Vera also loves to write music. One of his most successful records, 'At This Moment,' was number one on the US music chart in 1987. He won a Grammy Award in 2013 and, being a performer all his life, still performs with his group Billy Vera & The Beaters.
Keep reading to find out more about the successful career of Billy Vera.

What is Billy Vera's net worth?

Billy Vera has been a successful singer, songwriter, and music historian. His net worth is around $20 million.

How much does Billy Vera earn per year?

A precise estimate of how much Billy Vera earns per year is not available.

How tall is Billy Vera?

Billy Vera is 5 ft 4 in (164 cm) tall.

How old is Billy Vera?

Billy Vera, born in Riverside, California, in 1944, is 77 years old now.

Billy Vera was born on May 28, 1944. Billy Vera was born in Riverside, California, and was named after his father. Bill McCord, his father, worked on the staff of NBC in New York as an announcer. His mother, Ann Ryan, worked as a backup singer in the Ray Charles Singers band and sang on record and television with Perry Como. In Hartsdale, NY, Billy grew up and went to school at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School, graduating high school from Archbishop Stepinac High School.

Who is Billy Vera's partner?

Billy Vera is married to actress Rosalee Mayeux.

Best Known For…

Though a youngster from Riverside, Billy Vera always wanted to make it big as a singer and songwriter. His debut single in 1962, 'My Heart Cries,' was well-received in the Northeast, while 'All My Love,' which he wrote himself, was well-received in Texas and Louisiana. While 'Make Me Belong To You,' a year later, was a summer hit for Atlantic Records.
'Storybook Children,' a duet with Judy Clay, spawned more success for Billy Vera in 1967. They followed up with 'Country Girl-City Man' and performed to standing ovations at Harlem's Apollo Theater.
The '70s were difficult until Billy's song, 'I Really Got The Feeling,' by Dolly Parton, reached number one on the country charts. Billy later moved to Los Angeles and formed Billy Vera & the Beaters in 1979. The band recorded the chart hit 'I Can Take Care Of Myself' written by Billy for Alfa Records in 1981. Vera co-produced three Lou Rawls albums for Blue Note Records, including 'At Last,' which debuted at number one on the Billboard jazz charts.
In 1985, during a show of The Beaters, a producer of the TV show 'Family Ties' happened to be in the audience and heard 'At This Moment.' So, the song was used as a backdrop for romantic interludes in the show. Viewers loved the song, and in 1986, 'By Request: The Best Of Billy Vera & The Beaters' was released. On its re-release, 'At This Moment' became number one, reaching the top in January 1987.
He featured in one episode of 'Wiseguy' and had several additional parts on shows including 'Baywatch,' 'Boy Meets World,' and a regular role as Duke on 'Beverly Hills, 90210.' These positions led to him singing theme songs for TV shows, including 'Empty Nest' and 'The King Of Queens.' He also composed the theme song for 'Roomies.' He composed the theme song for the Dinah Manoff-starring television show 'Empty Nest.' He released the album 'Something Like Nothing Before' in 2002. His newest album, 'TIMELESS,' is now available wherever fine music is sold. Billy's radio show, 'Billy Vera's Rock'n'Roll Party,' led him to become a Voiceover Artist. He has also lent his voice to Cartoon Network cartoons.

What awards has Billy Vera won?

He won a Grammy Award in 2013 in the Best Album Notes category.

Billy Vera Hobbies And Interests

Billy still works as a songwriter and music historian. He has produced, archived, and written liner notes for over 200 reissue albums and sets from artists such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, and many more. He still performs on stage as a singer with Billy Vera & The Beaters.

Michael Buble recreated, 'At This Moment,' on his album in 2008, selling over 8 million copies to date.
He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Billy has acted in Oliver Stone's movie ‘The Doors.’
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