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Bill Pritchard, born on March 20, 1964, is a British singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, musical arranger, and producer known for his dry, deadpan voice and introspective storytelling. He has drawn comparisons to Morrissey and Lloyd Cole. Although he was born in Lichfield, England, Pritchard has gained more recognition outside of his homeland, amassing cult followings in Japan, Italy, Holland, Belgium, and France, where he eventually relocated. His first two LPs, "Bill Pritchard" and "Half a Million," caught the attention of Play It Again Sam Records, leading to the release of his third album, "Three Months, Three Weeks & Two Days," in 1989. While the album did not perform well in England, it found success in other European countries and garnered some attention on college radio in America, with the single "Tommy and Co." featured on MTV's 120 Minutes program. After moving to France, Pritchard collaborated with singer Daniel Darc of Taxi Girl on the record "Parce Que." In 1991, he worked with Ian Broudie of Care and the Lightning Seeds on his album "Jolie," which gained popularity in Japan and Canada, leading to a contract with Polygram/Island Records. However, issues with the label hindered his career progression. In 1995, Pritchard formed the band Beatitude with guitarist Tim Bradshaw, bassist

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