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  Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Billy Birmingham (Born 1953) is an Australian humourist and sometime sports journalist, most noted for his parodies of Australian cricket commentary in recordings under The Twelfth Man name.
Birmingham famously announced on The Back Page that he was going to nominate Clarke for Australian of the Year, "He's just that good".
Birmingham is also known for his ability to cover up any ignorance he might have of players' names by creating new ones in keeping with the country in question.
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  Ovations - Billy Birmingham   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The conceptualist was Billy Birmingham who, as The 12th Man, became one of the most successful spoken–word recording artists in the world (certainly the most successful in Australia, ever).
The icon was – indeed still is – cricketing legend Richie Benaud, who became the thematic centre piece of a string of phenomenally popular comedy masterpieces which have sold in quantities beyond the reach of all but Australia's ranking rock royalty.
Billy here is better known as "The 12th Man".
www.ovations.com.au /bios/BillyBirmingham.shtml   (118 words)

  
 Birmingham Academy - Billy Bragg Forums
A gig that ticked all the boxes - Billy was on form but i suspect i little tired.
And as for Brendan the man is a diamond, great to chat to about all things Billy and he rescued the set list for me - which of course i got signed.....Nice one Billy and Brendan.
Missed all Billy's Autumnal gigs in the Uk but did see him in Portland earlier in the summer.
www.billybragg.co.uk /forums/index.php?showtopic=4366&view=getnewpost   (492 words)

  
 Billy Birmingham
Billy here is better known as "The 12th Man".
It took Billy quite some time to work out what he wanted to do with his life, he went through a whole range of careers before finding the one for him.
Billy is also one of the comedians from The Comedy Store.
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Billy returns to the raw solo style which first made his name, releasing a 7-inch vinyl single of 'Old Clash Fan Fight Song' backed with 'The Big Lie' on 20 August, 2007, available here at billybragg.co.uk for £1.99 plus pandp.
Billy remains opposed to the monarchy, but that didn't stop the Queen from impressing him at the Royal Festival Hall.
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, with Billy's new lyrics to the 'Ode to Joy' was performed again on 10 October at the Royal Festival Hall at a gala performance attended by the Queen.
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 7.30 Report - 21/12/2006: Shane Warne bows out
BILLY BIRMINGHAM, COMEDIAN: He's just one of those guys, when the ball goes into Shane Warne's hands you sit up, you sort of think, "Here we go, anything could happen here".
Comedian Billy Birmingham, best known for his ‘12th Man’ CDs, thinks it will go like this.
BILLY BIRMINGHAM: Well, he's mastered the art of spin bowling, it sounds like he's mastered the art of a few other things off the field, little bit of middle stump action there.
www.abc.net.au /7.30/content/2006/s1816839.htm   (0 words)

  
 » Interview with Billy Birmingham - The Corridor (a cricket blog)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Rod’s in Adelaide pretending to work and spotted Billy Birmingham on the radio which you can download at his blog.
Birmingham’s new 12th Man album is out today.
billy birmingham not rod, although the blog ain;t half bad too.
www.cricket.mailliw.com /archives/2006/12/01/interview-with-billy-birmingham   (462 words)

  
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 Billy Bragg’s Blog
The audience were up close and personal during the gig and, afterwards, the first appearance of Billy Bragg tea-towels on the merch stall sent them into a frenzy of signing and photos.
As I was whisked off to Birmingham to start the promotional tour for ‘The Progressive Patriot’ I realise that, of the twenty four hours I’ve been home, fourteen of those had been spent asleep.
Billy and Wiggy return from America to discover not glamour, but the grim battle of the Miners’ Strike, and Billy is forced to think about his political ideals and articulate them in his writing and performing.
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 Billy Birmingham Testimonials - Speakers Bureau @ ICMI
Billy is a very talented comedian/impersonator and had our guests splitting their sides for over an hour – not an easy task!
Billy took the time to work with our MC Max Walker and together they were a dynamic combination.
Billy went beyond the call to extend his hospitality to signing autographs, taking photos with our guests and also donating autographed CD’s for us to give away!
www.icmi.com.au /Entertainer/Celebrity_Comedians/Billy_Birmingham/Testimonial   (0 words)

  
 Biography of Richie Benaud, OBE from the Channel 4 cricket team
Much mimicked, especially by Rory Bremner and Billy Birmingham (of 'The 12th Man' fame), but always with affection.
Loves a drop of Shiraz, especially when chilling out with wife Daphne and friends at his European bolt hole in the south of France.
Least likely to say: "That new no-ball law is working well", "Billy Birmingham, yesh, what a talent that man is".
www.channel4.com /sport/cricket/tv/c4profile_rb.html   (0 words)

  
  Christian Life Church - Birmingham - Pastors Danny DuVall, Kevin Pierson, Tim Simmons, Billy Lawley, Josh Hobbs
While we celebrate the many great churches of the Birmingham metropolitan area, we passionately believe that we were placed here in the over the mountain community to fulfill a very specific and very special purpose.
Pastor Billy Lawley, known as "Uncle" Billy, is the Children's Pastor at CLC.
Uncle Billy and Aunt Mel have pastored children for nine years in Alabama and South Carolina before coming to CLC.
www.clcbham.com /about.htm   (446 words)

  
 The Twelfth Man at AllExperts
Birmingham, a skilled impersonator, is generally known for parodying Australian sports commentators' voices.
Birmingham traditionally plays all the roles with the exception of minor female characters, such as Richie Benaud's wife.
Birmingham is noted for his creation of humorous names for players of other countries, particularly Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
en.allexperts.com /e/t/th/the_twelfth_man.htm   (746 words)

  
 The 12th man is alive and mimicking - 19 Feb 2007 - Sport News - New Zealand Herald   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The answer to the riddle, of course, is Billy Birmingham, the Sydneysider who sends up Channel Nine commentators on recordings that rocket to the top of the Aussie charts and are a big hit in this country.
Birmingham lives in Bowral, home of Sir Donald Bradman, but his colourful cricket revolution is a world away from days when players wore whites.
As a kid, Birmingham mimicked TV characters, then progressed to taking the micky out of his school teachers - so he has made the most of his education in an unexpected way.
www.nzherald.co.nz /section/4/story.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10424631&ref=rss   (982 words)

  
 De Queen Bee & De Queen Daily Citizen : Obituaries   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Birdie "Billy" Birmingham, Age 83 passed away on May 31, 2006 in Round Rock, Texas, with her family at her side.
Billy was born in Fred-ericksburg, Texas on December 20, 1922.
Billy leaves a son-in-law: Edward Hager of Florida; two granddaughters: Ruth Molenaar and Rachel Castro; five great-grandchildren; a sister: Lillie White; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and special family members, Sheila and Roy Smith, and Shawna and Krista Lindley.
www.dequeen.com /obits/comments.php?id=P2636_0_5_0   (252 words)

  
 thewest.com.au
When 12th Man creator Billy Birmingham was once told by Nine Network cricket commentator Tony Greig that Kerry loved his work, his first response was "Kerry who?".
Made over five years, Birmingham's seventh album features him as Nine cricket commentator Richie Benaud, dreaming he has a telephone conversation with Packer from heaven.
Birmingham is the only Australian recording artist to have reached number one in the ARIA charts with every album.
www.thewest.com.au /aapstory.aspx?StoryName=337457   (263 words)

  
 Still bowling wrong 'uns | The Sunday Mail   (Site not responding. Last check: )
BILLY Birmingham is as surprised as anyone that his parody of the Channel 9 cricket team has evolved from a quirky one-off into a lifelong career.
Birmingham's process of creating his comedy CD hasn't changed since his first effort.
And while the plot of the new CD has the entire call team replaced by Billy Birmingham, the comedian admits that he could never be a conventional cricket caller.
www.news.com.au /couriermail/story/0,23739,20847992-7642,00.html   (646 words)

  
 Billy Birmingham Music - Favorite Songs - Lyrics From   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Billy Birmingham speaks about the origin of the series and we invite listeners...
Billy Birmingham The 12th Man Cricket Commentary Impersonator < The...
Billy - Birmingham 1992 - driving me fuckin' mad trying to convert this from...
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 Cricket - Competion - Win a Copy of the Final Dig by Billy Birmingham
Aussie icon and should-be national living treasure, The 12th Man aka Billy Birmingham, is answering the calls of cricket fans from all over the world by releasing a brand new double album titled, The Final Dig?.
These 2 CD’s are amongst Billy’s first and are what established him as the proverbial pain in Richie Benaud’s neck.
Billy, pulls no punches when it comes to sending up Aussie cricket commentators and Richie Benaud has been a constant source of complaint over the years, all to no avail.
www.abcofcricket.com /12thman/12thman.htm   (428 words)

  
 Barnes in intensive care   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Today, Barnes underwent surgery to replace a faulty aortic valve and was in the intensive care unit by 11am.
Long-time friend and 12th Man star Billy Birmingham said he spoke to the 50-year-old's personal assistant this morning and all was well.
Birmingham said Barnes first detected the problem a year-and-a-half ago.
www.theage.com.au /handheld/articles/2007/02/22/1171733935502.html   (337 words)

  
 Birmingham Backpackers at The Merry Maid - Birmingham, England
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Birmingham Backpackers is located close to Birmingham's city centre.
The location is not in the best part of Birmingham but it is only a few minutes to the city centre and safe.
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 Cricinfo - The marvellous Billy Birmingham returns
The premise is that the Channel 9 chief executive Eddie McGuire bones (fires) the whole commentary team in a cost-cutting move, then hires Birmingham to take over behind the microphone because he can imitate all their voices for a fraction of the price.
So while Birmingham is in the Channel 9 commentary box for the Ashes, Richie and the boys decide to launch "Operation Kill Billy" and get revenge on The 12th Man by recording their own cover of his 1991 novelty song Marvellous.
It is Birmingham's combination of crassness and cleverness that has struck a chord with his fans.
content-uk.cricinfo.com /australia/content/story/270751.html   (543 words)

  
 Somewhere over the rainbow, Billy can hear this - Music - Entertainment
Billy Thorpe: A public farewell for one of rock's stars
A crowd of 7000 family, friends and fans gathered at the Entertainment Centre for Over the Rainbow, a tribute that ran over time and overflowed with the memories and music of the rocker who died on Wednesday after a heart attack.
Outside the service generations of Australian entertainers - from Stevie Wright, Billy Birmingham and John Paul Young to the Midnight Oil frontman turned Labor MP, Peter Garrett, and the country singer Melinda Schneider - shared their memories of Thorpe.
www.smh.com.au /news/music/somewhere-over-the-rainbow-billy-can-hear-this/2007/03/04/1172943276288.html   (604 words)

  
 Folk Music Index - Bile to Bir
Billy in de Lowlands - Ledbetter, Huddie (Leadbelly)
Billy the Weaver [Laws Q 9] - Ledbetter, Huddie (Leadbelly)
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We carry Billy Joel Birmingham tickets, some of the best seats available, including front row, and many of our Billy Joel Birmingham tickets are fairly cheap and a good bargain.
Billy Joel is performing at BJCC Arena in Birmingham, AL.
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 Billy's, Birmingham - Restaurant Reviews - TripAdvisor
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 The Twelfth Man vs The Bald Brothers » ABC Adelaide
Comedy performer Billy Birmingham (aka The Twelfth Man) shares some of the secrets of the craft of the impersonator with The Bald Brothers.
Well Kevin, Tony was truly perplexed with this one so we decided to seek out impressionist Billy Birmingham, better known as The Twelfth Man, to give us the answer.
Click on the link below to hear Billy's response.
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