As a boy, Billy Jenkins (b.1956, Bromley, Kent) sang in occasional choirs at St. Paul's and Westminster Abbey, toured and recorded for legendary record label boss Clive Davis, as a teenager with art rock band Burlesque (1972-77), performed as a young adult with 'alternative musical comedy' duo Trimmer & Jenkins (1979-82) and drummer Ginger Baker before founding (in 1981) the VOGC (The Voice Of God Collective). He currently prefers performing live with his Blues Collective (formed 1995), solo, or duo with 'Here Is The Blues'. His main instrument is guitar. Between 1983 and 1993 owned and operated Wood Wharf Studios.