William Billy Forghieri

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

1981–presente

Genres

rock, pop rock, new wave

Instruments

keyboards, piano

Biography

William Billy Forghieri is a renowned Brazilian keyboardist, composer, and music producer, known for his fundamental participation in the band Blitz. His musical career began with piano studies at five years old, influenced by the performance of João Carlos Martins. After further development, Forghieri expanded his work beyond Brazil, playing in pubs in Europe, including London and Paris, before returning to the country and teaching piano in São Paulo and Guarulhos.

In the early '80s, Forghieri joined the band Gang 90 e as Absurdetes, and shortly after, in 1981, he was invited to join Blitz, a group that would become a phenomenon of Brazilian rock. With Blitz, he participated in successful albums such as "As Aventuras da Blitz" and performed on major stages, including Rock in Rio I. His versatility led him to accompany other big names in Brazilian music, such as Gal Costa, Lobão, Ritchie, and Marina Lima.

In addition to his career as a musician, Billy Forghieri also worked as a music producer at Rede Globo between 1990 and 1992, creating soundtracks for telenovelas. One of his most striking experiences was the musical scoring of poems by Carlos Drummond de Andrade. Currently, Forghieri remains active in the music scene, participating in projects and performances with Blitz and other artists, maintaining his relevance and legacy in Brazilian popular music.