Billy Zoom (born Tyson Kindell on February 20, 1948, in Savanna, Illinois) is an American guitarist. Although best known as a founding member of punk rock band X, Zoom has also worked with rockabilly legend Gene Vincent, The Blasters, Etta James, Big Joe Turner, and dozens of other major recording artists. He is known for his grinning stage presence and tendency to make eye contact with audience members.