Wild Billy Childish & The Blackhands

**Wild Billy Childish & The Blackhands** are the raucous brainchild of British garage-punk legend Billy Childish, a tireless creative force who’s been shredding norms since the late ’70s. Known for his raw, DIY ethos and a career spanning music, painting, and poetry, Childish formed The Blackhands as another outlet for his stripped-down, high-energy sound. The band channels primal rock ‘n’ roll, bluesy swagger, and punk simplicity, often recorded live with minimal fuss—just how Billy likes it.

Recent releases like *Live In The Netherlands* capture their chaotic live spirit, while *Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?* cheekily reworks the classic *Dad’s Army* theme into a snarling anthem. *Play: Capt Calypso’s Hoodoo Party* leans into Childish’s love for gritty storytelling and swampy rhythms. Whether he’s howling over fuzzed-out guitars or dropping tongue-in-cheek cultural references, Wild Billy Childish & The Blackhands stay gloriously unpolished, keeping the spirit of underground rock alive and kicking.

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