“I was bullied in middle school because of my sexuality. I don’t talk about it much. But during those years, it was really hard for me. I went through a lot. Some days, I didn’t even want to live. I tried to commit suicide twice. … Continue reading‘Songs like that really saved my life’
When he’s not singing or serving as a church worship leader, Brandon Williams is performing in live shows and recording music. He’s working on his second album, “Rebel Heart,” with songs that address social issues. “It attempts to bring hope in a world that seems … Continue readingSocial issues at heart of Brandon Williams’ songs
“The church I was at was doing this open mic night, and the theme was awkward. I was super awkward in junior high and high school, and I’m still kind of awkward now. So I thought, if I could say something to my awkward self, … Continue readingThe Pickup Line Song: Help for the awkward
“I’m going to college for computer science, but I make music in my free time. “When I was a sophomore in high school I just got bored one day, so I found the software online and started creating beats. They’re mostly hip-hop, R&B and rap. … Continue readingBeats creator dreams of making it big one day
“I talked my brother into leaving, to go to California. To this day, I wish I’d never done that.” Randy Fuller made this comment after the book he co-authored, “I Fought the Law,” was published in 2014. It covered the life and times of his … Continue readingDeath of Bobby Fuller still shrouded in mystery
Occasionally, when seeking interviews for The Baytown Project, I’ll introduce myself to someone and get this response: “No speak English.” That’s when I kick myself for never having followed up on my high school Spanish classes. Because of the communication gap, I’m probably missing out … Continue readingLearning English from American movies, music
“Just a week before my 17th birthday, my son, Ashton, was born. Having him at an early age wasn’t really scary because I had such a supportive family. And I was really excited about becoming a father. “Before Ashton’s mother became pregnant, I got into … Continue readingNo surprise that music runs in the Kilgore family
“I grew up in a house full of guitars. I was around music constantly. Either the radio was on or someone was playing guitar. After hearing bands like Pink Floyd, Pearl Jam and Nirvana, I knew I wanted to play guitar as well. “I started … Continue readingThis guy was born to play the guitar
“Like so many people, I got my start in music through church. From the time we could hold a microphone, Mom was having us sing for the Lord. We learned instruments, took piano lessons, and were even trained at a young age by music educators … Continue readingSong tells story of what it’s like to move on in life
“I was premature, a seven-month baby. My mom said that I passed right after birth. My heart stopped, but they brought me back. “I was in an incubator for 10 days. On the eighth day my heart stopped again, and they had to bring me … Continue readingHe was destined to help other people hear better