BIO
Bill Lauderbach is an award-winning songwriter. His music has received airplay around the world and his songs have been recorded by top Indie artists in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. Five of Bill’s songs have been inducted into the Artists International Independent Radio Hall of Fame.
Bill credits his parents for his early love of music. At age five his mom and dad gave him what he calls “the best Christmas gift ever”. It was an RCA Victor 45RPM record player. He recalls playing Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” over and over that year. His record collection eventually grew to include Sinatra, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Buddy Holly, Etta James, Bob Dylan and others. He was influenced by all of them. But, it was Dylan who Bill identifies as the artist that got him writing at age thirteen. In fact, a few years after he began writing Bill attended his first live concert… Bob Dylan and the Band at the Academy of Music in Philly. Later, as a young adult, Bill’s songwriting was greatly influenced by such diverse writers as Paul Williams, Joni Mitchell, Harry Chapin, Lionel Richie and Leonard Cohen.
Even though he experienced early songwriting success, life took Bill in a different direction. While raising a family, he made his living as a successful business consultant. He never stopped writing, but he did it pretty much for his own enjoyment. He has notebooks filled with lyrics and a computer full of songs. After all these years Bill made the decision to make songwriting his priority. Following several visits to Nashville, songwriting is now his full-time passion and his full-time job.
Bill Lauderbach has become a highly acclaimed songwriter. He has written an impressive stream of original songs. His music touches every part of the human experience. His lyrics come from the heart. Loren Weisman, an accomplished music producer and consultant, had this to say about Bill’s music. “There is a simplicity that draws the ear while being cradled with a gentle melody and lyrics that are reminiscent of the old storytellers. Bill is a songwriter that anyone can connect with”. Bill is a member of ASCAP, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Association International, Songwriters Guild of America and Society of Children’s Book Writers.
Bill has also written three books, all a result of his love of music… “I Made It Through - Song Lyrics, Poetry and Memories”, “Sparky The Elf” and “Can You Hear The Music”.
Despite his busy songwriting career Bill makes time to support various community and charity organizations. They include THE ASSOCIATION OF RECOVERY SCHOOLS, FATHER JUDGE HIGH SCHOOL and VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE. More information about these organizations can be found on the CAUSES page of this site. Beyond songwriting, Bill enjoys listening to music from all genres… new artists and the old classics, especially when those classics are on vinyl. He loves golf and, being Philadelphia born and raised, is an avid fan of Philadelphia’s pro sports teams. Bill and his wife, Barbara, reside in Cape May, New Jersey.
Bill credits his parents for his early love of music. At age five his mom and dad gave him what he calls “the best Christmas gift ever”. It was an RCA Victor 45RPM record player. He recalls playing Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” over and over that year. His record collection eventually grew to include Sinatra, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Buddy Holly, Etta James, Bob Dylan and others. He was influenced by all of them. But, it was Dylan who Bill identifies as the artist that got him writing at age thirteen. In fact, a few years after he began writing Bill attended his first live concert… Bob Dylan and the Band at the Academy of Music in Philly. Later, as a young adult, Bill’s songwriting was greatly influenced by such diverse writers as Paul Williams, Joni Mitchell, Harry Chapin, Lionel Richie and Leonard Cohen.
Even though he experienced early songwriting success, life took Bill in a different direction. While raising a family, he made his living as a successful business consultant. He never stopped writing, but he did it pretty much for his own enjoyment. He has notebooks filled with lyrics and a computer full of songs. After all these years Bill made the decision to make songwriting his priority. Following several visits to Nashville, songwriting is now his full-time passion and his full-time job.
Bill Lauderbach has become a highly acclaimed songwriter. He has written an impressive stream of original songs. His music touches every part of the human experience. His lyrics come from the heart. Loren Weisman, an accomplished music producer and consultant, had this to say about Bill’s music. “There is a simplicity that draws the ear while being cradled with a gentle melody and lyrics that are reminiscent of the old storytellers. Bill is a songwriter that anyone can connect with”. Bill is a member of ASCAP, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Association International, Songwriters Guild of America and Society of Children’s Book Writers.
Bill has also written three books, all a result of his love of music… “I Made It Through - Song Lyrics, Poetry and Memories”, “Sparky The Elf” and “Can You Hear The Music”.
Despite his busy songwriting career Bill makes time to support various community and charity organizations. They include THE ASSOCIATION OF RECOVERY SCHOOLS, FATHER JUDGE HIGH SCHOOL and VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE. More information about these organizations can be found on the CAUSES page of this site. Beyond songwriting, Bill enjoys listening to music from all genres… new artists and the old classics, especially when those classics are on vinyl. He loves golf and, being Philadelphia born and raised, is an avid fan of Philadelphia’s pro sports teams. Bill and his wife, Barbara, reside in Cape May, New Jersey.