tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post4771068754265678439..comments2024-03-28T08:15:11.684-04:00Comments on EV Grieve: RIP Billy the ArtistUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-29071236836738168842022-09-20T13:59:09.728-04:002022-09-20T13:59:09.728-04:00I met Billy in Shanghai. We became expat friends, ...I met Billy in Shanghai. We became expat friends, attending art events together. I was just starting to show in galleries. He helped me see and think more like an artist.<br /><br />I saw his name on a bar in the East Village today, which made me think of him and how much fun and growth we experienced.Joshhttps://joshuaspodek.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-85527627550111567082022-06-10T20:08:56.958-04:002022-06-10T20:08:56.958-04:00I hopped off of Instagram and FB last year, so did...I hopped off of Instagram and FB last year, so did not know of this devastating news until today when someone was in my house and said "WOW" I love his art! I had been writing to him for the past few months with no answer so I googled him today and found out about his passing. Billy was a person full of life and he never mentioned about being ill when I spoke with him last year. I met Billy back in 2017 when I got him to be one of the artists in an exhibit I curated called "Beyond Street Art" in Greenwich, CT. He was such a blast and when he gave an artist talk he filled the gallery space. I will always cherish the moments I'd spent with him during that period of time. Rest in Peace my dear friend. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05150693073248878303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-16302895087433980332022-05-23T23:13:26.865-04:002022-05-23T23:13:26.865-04:00I was saddened to hear of Billy's passing.I wa...I was saddened to hear of Billy's passing.I was a good friend of his parents an have known Billy since he was 9 years old .Hea was a great kid and grew up to be a wonderful person and talented artist he will be missed on many levels.Herbert Schwartznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-57344309118685703192022-03-03T12:52:23.369-05:002022-03-03T12:52:23.369-05:00I babysat for Billy and his brother when I was a t...I babysat for Billy and his brother when I was a teenager. I loved the dearly. Billy was adorable and so mischievous! Rest in peace sweet BillySusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05108753298275517305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-33220238044318658842022-01-27T21:47:44.980-05:002022-01-27T21:47:44.980-05:00Billy was my neighbor, he actually knew me since I...Billy was my neighbor, he actually knew me since I was a baby in the building. May he rest in peaceNickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434490154877019776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-8914809978031826692022-01-25T15:55:51.978-05:002022-01-25T15:55:51.978-05:00Billy was one of my favorite neighbors for years. ...Billy was one of my favorite neighbors for years. What a shame, such a lovely and talented guy. Jillianethics aint prettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06225815942710318716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-18684723498812183112022-01-25T14:40:59.589-05:002022-01-25T14:40:59.589-05:00Billy drank in a bar I worked in for years. A grea...Billy drank in a bar I worked in for years. A great guy and will be sorely missed by all.Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-10880138206018427072022-01-25T01:03:55.572-05:002022-01-25T01:03:55.572-05:00God bless to a east village legend. Thank you Bill...God bless to a east village legend. Thank you Billy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-23241043368547620802022-01-24T20:53:03.869-05:002022-01-24T20:53:03.869-05:00Billy was the boldest of artists.
At Woodstock 9...<b> Billy was the boldest of artists. </b><br /><br />At Woodstock 99 he took on the most outrageous amount of work, along with buddy, he inspired the whole event.<br /><br />Rest mate.<br /><br />SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-13583402782240823682022-01-24T19:08:15.698-05:002022-01-24T19:08:15.698-05:00I met Billy when he came to visit family in Mentor...I met Billy when he came to visit family in Mentor and just thought he was the coolest, nicest guy!!!! So sad to hear this. My condolences to his family. Doriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14899556145412489361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-44752916721093273672022-01-24T18:50:18.044-05:002022-01-24T18:50:18.044-05:00Rest easy my friend 🍻Rest easy my friend 🍻Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-12204840004580603442022-01-24T16:58:23.377-05:002022-01-24T16:58:23.377-05:00Billy was such a treasure, his loss to all that ha...Billy was such a treasure, his loss to all that had the pleasure to know him is immense. I sure that he will be making heaven the most fun and funky place. Rest In Peace Billy 💕💕Amy Lambertonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-67452714215794037062022-01-24T16:07:05.674-05:002022-01-24T16:07:05.674-05:00Very sad to hear of Billy's passing. I worked ...Very sad to hear of Billy's passing. I worked alongside Billy painting pianos since 2017 at Sing for Hope. Billy was an East Village legend and quintessential New Yorker. Rest in Peace Billy. Your artwork will live on. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04415798166166476511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-29862164426575165242022-01-24T13:58:19.013-05:002022-01-24T13:58:19.013-05:00I am heartbroken, and in disbelief. Billy and I ha...I am heartbroken, and in disbelief. Billy and I have been friends and neighbors since he moved in across the hall from me. He was a prolific actor, singer, dancer. One day I saw his little notebook/sketchbook. All black and white drawings. I told him his work reminded me of Keith Haring...I don't think he even knew who that was! I told him he needed to work in color. So, for Christmas, I bought him his first paints and canvas...the rest is history. His was the kindest, gentlest, most optimistic, talented, prolific artist who brought sunshine wherever he went.Lynn Marrapodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11262125131452761515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-77583646722936192822022-01-24T10:39:27.712-05:002022-01-24T10:39:27.712-05:00Very sad to hear this! RIP Billy Very sad to hear this! RIP Billy Lola Sáenzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140286336582378767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-264383018370363462022-01-24T10:17:07.109-05:002022-01-24T10:17:07.109-05:00What a really nice guy Billy was. Very sad to hear...What a really nice guy Billy was. Very sad to hear. I used to see him at Swift over the years. RIP Billy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-37187268892938030692022-01-23T23:48:31.219-05:002022-01-23T23:48:31.219-05:00Very sad to hear this news. Rest in Power, Billy. ...Very sad to hear this news. Rest in Power, Billy. 💜Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12589953852558888586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-15004872085748484052022-01-23T21:07:12.456-05:002022-01-23T21:07:12.456-05:00I worked with him years ago. Rest on paradise Bill...I worked with him years ago. Rest on paradise Billy J.Pamsuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18349876722301792662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-28294787672697427762022-01-23T20:49:29.481-05:002022-01-23T20:49:29.481-05:00RIP Billy, Give Molly a Big Hug for me.🙏🏻🙏🏻😢�...RIP Billy, Give Molly a Big Hug for me.🙏🏻🙏🏻😢🍀anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02981441678792286577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-62129248465650923072022-01-23T17:35:55.761-05:002022-01-23T17:35:55.761-05:00I didnt know him. Sad to read. May he be at piece....I didnt know him. Sad to read. May he be at piece. JAMEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05146138585016481943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5694390946037511355.post-25599426807853373362022-01-23T17:20:17.264-05:002022-01-23T17:20:17.264-05:00So, so sad to see this. I've chatted to him fo...So, so sad to see this. I've chatted to him for years now. Always so upbeat and so much of his work everywherederek berghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850866820412617548noreply@blogger.com