Billy Childish is an English musician, painter, author, and poet, famed for his prolific and multi-faceted creative output. Born Steven John Hamper on December 1, 1959, in Chatham, Kent, England, he has become an underground icon in the world of independent and punk music. Under various band names, including The Milkshakes, Thee Mighty Caesars, Thee Headcoats, and more recently The Chatham Singers, Childish has released more than 100 albums since the late 1970s. His uncompromising DIY ethic and raw garage rock sound have earned him a dedicated following.

Despite eschewing mainstream success, Childish's influence can be felt across the music industry, particularly in the garage rock revival of the 2000s. Prodigiously creative, his work spans beyond music into the realms of literature and visual arts, where he has also achieved critical acclaim. With an extensive discography that reflects his artistic evolution, albums like "The Kids Are All Square, This Is Hip!" and "Archive From 1959 - The Billy Childish Story" are just skimming the surface of his exhaustive catalog. Childish's work, often marked by its autobiographical nature and blend of gritty realism with a sardonic wit, has made him an enduring figure in the counterculture.

Genres

Garage Rock

Kent Indie

Medway Sound

Latest Release

Live at Medway Little Theatre

The Chatham Singers•

Billy Childish

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released September 29, 2023