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    William Nelson is an English singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, painter, video artist, writer and experimental musician. He rose to prominence as the chief songwriter, vocalist and guitarist of the rock group Be-Bop Deluxe, which he formed in 1972. Nelson has been described as "one of the most underrated guitarists of the seventies art rock movement". In 2015, he was recognised with the Visionary award at the Progressive Music Awards.
    Born18 December 1948 · Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
    InstrumentsVocals · guitar · keyboards · drums · bass · percussion
    LabelsHarvest/EMI · Enigma · Portrait Records/CVS · Cocteau · Twentythree · Populuxe · Virgin · Caroline · Sonoluxe
    Formerly ofBe-Bop Deluxe · Bill Nelson's Red Noise
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    Early life and education

    Nelson was born on September 29, 1942, in Miami, Florida, the only child of Nannie Merle and Clarence William Nelson. His father was a real estate investor and a lawyer. He is of Scottish, Irish, English, and Danish des… See more

    Space Shuttle Columbia

    In 1986, Nelson became the second sitting member of Congress (and the first member of the House) to travel into space. He went through NASA training with fellow "congressional observer" Senator Jake Garn, … See more

    Early political career

    In 1972, Nelson was elected to the Florida House of Representatives as the member from the 47th district, representing much of Brevard County and portions of Orange County and Seminole County. He won reelection i… See more

    United States Senate

    In 2000, Nelson ran as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by retiring Republican senator Connie Mack III. He won the election, defeating U.S. representative Bill McCollum, who ran as the … See more

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    In 2016, Nelson called the House Zika bill "a disaster", complaining that it would take "$500 million in health care funding away from Puerto Rico" and limit …

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      3 days ago · Bill Nelson, American Democratic politician who represented Florida in the U.S. Senate from 2001 to 2019. He had previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1979–91). Nelson was the second sitting member …

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      Bill Nelson | Dreamsville

      Dreamsville is the website for Bill Nelson, a guitarist and musician who was in Be Bop Deluxe and Red Noise. Find his latest music, journal, forum, gallery and more.

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      Bill Nelson steps down as NASA chief as Trump begins …

      5 days ago · Bill Nelson has stepped down as NASA administrator, ending a half-century of public service. Nelson and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy left the agency on Monday (Jan. 20), the day that ...

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      NASA's Bill Nelson writes letter to next leader - WESH …

      5 days ago · Bill Nelson's letter serves as both a farewell and a call to action, reminding all involved in NASA's mission of the vital role they play in shaping humanity's future in space. Nelson was sworn in ...

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      Bill Nelson of Be-Bop Deluxe on being proud but not …

      Jul 23, 2024 · Bill Nelson, the guitarist and songwriter of 1970s glam-prog-rock band Be-Bop Deluxe, talks about his musical influences, production, and legacy in this interview. He also discusses his prolific and diverse solo albums and …

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      Nelson pens letter to next NASA head as KSC’s Petro …

      5 days ago · NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has left the building, and while President Trump’s nominee awaits a confirmation hearing, the head of Kennedy Space Center will keep things afloat. Nelson, who ...

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