Originally from Manitowoc, WI, Bill has backed up or played with The Temptations, Richie Cole, Mike Stern, Maelo Ruiz, Adriel Gonzalez, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra (director: Bill Tole), The Harry James Orchestra (director: Fred Radke), Bob Hope, Vic Damone, Ann Jillian, Cathy Lee Crosby, George Kirby, and many more.