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Leo Williams

b. 1959

English-Jamaican bassist

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About Leo Williams

Born 1959. Leo Williams is a British guitarist.

Leo Williams (born 24 July 1959), also known as E-Zee Kill, is an English-Jamaican bassist residing in the United Kingdom.

After a stint with the band Basement 5, Williams co-founded Big Audio Dynamite in 1984, a band led by Mick Jones, former lead guitarist, and co-lead vocalist of the Clash. Other BAD members included Don Letts, Greg Roberts and Dan Donovan.

After four studio albums together, the original BAD line-up broke up in 1989. Williams, together with Don Letts and drummer Greg Roberts, formed the band Screaming Target after Big Audio Dynamite's demise. and is featured as a band member on the official Carbon/Silicon website.

Williams rejoined the re-formed Big Audio Dynamite in 2011, which broke up again that same year.

Williams also featured in the science fiction action film The Fifth Element (1997) as the fuel loader of the Fhloston Paradise shuttle.

Discography

With Basement 5 Peel Sessions (1980) Silicone Chip (1980, Island Records) The Last White Xmas (1980, Island Records) 1965–1980 (L.P. 1980 Island Records) In Dub (L.P. 1980 Island Records)

With Big Audio Dynamite This Is Big Audio Dynamite (1985) No. 10, Upping St. (1986) Tighten Up Vol. 88 (1988) Megatop Phoenix (1989)

With Screaming Target Hometown Hi-Fi (1991, Island Records)

With Dreadzone 360° (1993, Tristar) Little Britain (1995, Virgin Records) Second Light (1995, Virgin Records) Zion Youth (1995, Virgin Records) Moving On (1997, Virgin Records) Biological Radio (1997, Virgin Records) The Radio 1 Sessions (2001, Strange Fruit) Sound (2002) Once Upon a Time (2005) Live at Sunrise (2006) Eye on the Horizon (2010) Escapades (2013) Dread Times (2017) Nine (2024)

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E-zee-kill

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Leo Williams?

English-Jamaican bassist

When was Leo Williams born?

Leo Williams was born on 24 July 1959 in Saint Andrew Parish.

What is Leo Williams's occupation?

Leo Williams is a guitarist.

What nationality is Leo Williams?

Leo Williams is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leo Williams

· Wikidata: Q6524329

· DBpedia: Leo Williams (musician)

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