Billy Yule
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William "Billy" Yule is best known for having been a sit-in drummer
for The Velvet Underground
during 1970.
became pregnant
, a temporary replacement was needed to fulfill the band's live obligations. Bassist
Doug Yule
proposed his younger brother Billy, then sixteen years old, which was accepted.
Yule started practising with the band immediately and made his live debut on June 24 at Max's Kansas City
in New York City
, during the legendary two-month engagement the band had there. He played with the band until the end of the engagement on August 28, after which the band temporarily stopped activities to cope with the loss of lead singer Lou Reed
, who had abruptly quit on August 23. When they reconvened with Doug Yule moving to lead vocals and guitar and Walter Powers
coming in on bass, Maureen Tucker also returned from maternity leave, ending Billy Yule's time with the band. Two sets from the engagement, one in July and the other on August 23, were taped and edited to form the Live at Max's Kansas City
live album
. Yule plays on all selections.
A final recording session for the band's fourth album, Loaded, which they recorded at the same time as the Max's Kansas City engagement, also featured Billy Yule on drums
. Two of the songs recorded with Yule, "Lonesome Cowboy Bill" and "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'", made the album, while a third song, "Ocean" was included on the 1995 Peel Slowly and See
box set.
bar circuit in 1973, and was misleadingly billed as The Velvet Underground by the tour manager, despite the band members' objections. In late May 1973, the band and the tour manager parted ways and the Velvet Underground band name was laid to rest. The penultimate concert from this tour, on May 27, 1973, in Boston
, was taped and eventually released on Final V.U. 1971-1973
(2001).
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
for The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground
The Velvet Underground was an American rock band formed in New York City. First active from 1964 to 1973, their best-known members were Lou Reed and John Cale, who both went on to find success as solo artists. Although experiencing little commercial success while together, the band is often cited...
during 1970.
1970
When in early 1970, regular Velvet Underground drummer Maureen TuckerMaureen Tucker
Maureen Ann "Moe" Tucker is a musician best known for having been the drummer for the rock group The Velvet Underground.- The Velvet Underground :...
became pregnant
Pregnancy
Pregnancy refers to the fertilization and development of one or more offspring, known as a fetus or embryo, in a woman's uterus. In a pregnancy, there can be multiple gestations, as in the case of twins or triplets...
, a temporary replacement was needed to fulfill the band's live obligations. Bassist
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
Doug Yule
Doug Yule
Douglas Alan Yule is an American musician and singer, most notable for being a member of The Velvet Underground from 1968 to 1973.- Early career :Yule began playing with various bands in Boston in the 1960s...
proposed his younger brother Billy, then sixteen years old, which was accepted.
Yule started practising with the band immediately and made his live debut on June 24 at Max's Kansas City
Max's Kansas City
Max's Kansas City was a nightclub and restaurant at 213 Park Avenue South, in New York City, which was a gathering spot for musicians, poets, artists and politicians in the 1960s and 1970s.-Origin of name:...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, during the legendary two-month engagement the band had there. He played with the band until the end of the engagement on August 28, after which the band temporarily stopped activities to cope with the loss of lead singer Lou Reed
Lou Reed
Lewis Allan "Lou" Reed is an American rock musician, songwriter, and photographer. He is best known as guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of The Velvet Underground, and for his successful solo career, which has spanned several decades...
, who had abruptly quit on August 23. When they reconvened with Doug Yule moving to lead vocals and guitar and Walter Powers
Walter Powers
Walter Powers III is an American bass guitarist best known for having been a member of The Velvet Underground from late 1970 until late 1971.Walter Powers was born in Boston, Massachusetts...
coming in on bass, Maureen Tucker also returned from maternity leave, ending Billy Yule's time with the band. Two sets from the engagement, one in July and the other on August 23, were taped and edited to form the Live at Max's Kansas City
Live at Max's Kansas City
Live at Max's Kansas City is a live album by The Velvet Underground. It was originally released on May 30, 1972, by Cotillion, a subsidiary label of Atlantic Records.-About the album:...
live album
Live album
A live album is a recording consisting of material recorded during stage performances using remote recording techniques, commonly contrasted with a studio album...
. Yule plays on all selections.
A final recording session for the band's fourth album, Loaded, which they recorded at the same time as the Max's Kansas City engagement, also featured Billy Yule on drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
. Two of the songs recorded with Yule, "Lonesome Cowboy Bill" and "Oh! Sweet Nuthin'", made the album, while a third song, "Ocean" was included on the 1995 Peel Slowly and See
Peel Slowly and See
Peel Slowly and See is a five-disc box set of material by The Velvet Underground. It was released in September 1995 by Polydor.-Compilation:...
box set.
1973 Velvet Underground involvement
A covers band featuring Billy and Doug Yule played the New EnglandNew England
New England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States consisting of the six states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut...
bar circuit in 1973, and was misleadingly billed as The Velvet Underground by the tour manager, despite the band members' objections. In late May 1973, the band and the tour manager parted ways and the Velvet Underground band name was laid to rest. The penultimate concert from this tour, on May 27, 1973, in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, was taped and eventually released on Final V.U. 1971-1973
Final V.U. 1971-1973
Final V.U. 1971–1973 is a box set by The Velvet Underground, comprising live recordings from after founder and primary songwriter Lou Reed had left the group...
(2001).
With The Velvet Underground
- Loaded (1970, two tracks)
- Live at Max's Kansas CityLive at Max's Kansas CityLive at Max's Kansas City is a live album by The Velvet Underground. It was originally released on May 30, 1972, by Cotillion, a subsidiary label of Atlantic Records.-About the album:...
(1972, recorded 1970, all tracks) - Final V.U. 1971-1973Final V.U. 1971-1973Final V.U. 1971–1973 is a box set by The Velvet Underground, comprising live recordings from after founder and primary songwriter Lou Reed had left the group...
(2001, recorded 1973, ten tracks)