- Born
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- Birth nameWilliam Norris Powell
- Billy Powell was born on June 3, 1952 in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. He was married to Vera Ellen Easter and Stella Elizabeth Tuten. He died on January 28, 2009 in Orange Park, Florida, USA.
- SpousesVera Ellen Easter(March 21, 1987 - January 28, 2009) (his death)Stella Elizabeth Tuten(July 11, 1975 - August 25, 1983) (divorced, 2 children)
- ChildrenLayla Michelle ChesterRichard Brandon PowellWilliam Joel PowellAshley Rose HarwoodMaggie Jean Harwood
- ParentsDonald Norris PowellVirginia Marie Smiley
- Was originally a roadie for Lynyrd Skynyrd. One day after rehearsals, lead singer Ronnie Van Zant heard him play the keyboards and was mesmerized. He asked him if he would like to join and, as history goes, Billy was the only keyboard player ever for Lynyrd Skynyrd.
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