Will Oldham

Will Oldham is an American songwriter, actor, and musician born in Louisville, Kentucky. His music is often (perhaps inappropriately) placed under the genre of "alternative country". Oldham attended Brown University.

Will Oldham is an American songwriter, actor, and musician born in Louisville, Kentucky. His music is often (perhaps inappropriately) placed under the genre of "alternative country". Oldham attended Brown University.

Oldham has recorded under many names, including Palace, Palace Music, Palace Brothers, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, and Bonnie Billy. He often plays and records with other musicians, including Dave Pajo and his brothers Ned and Paul Oldham, but is generally the chief creator of the music. He has also been involved in musical projects and bands such as The Amalgamated Sons of Rest, The Anomoanon and The Boxhead Ensemble.