Bill Wilkins

Under Appreciated

BILL WILKINS
 
 
Trillion was founded by Chicago musicians Patrick Leonard (keyboards) and Bill Wilkins (drums); they initially went by the name of Whisper.  Joined by alumni from Chicago area bands – Dennis "Fergie" Frederiksen (vocals), Frank Barbalace (guitar), and Ron Anaman (bass/vocals) – Trillion was quickly signed by Epic Records and went to work on their first album. 
 
Drummer Bill Wilkins has done considerable session drumming and was also the drummer for a prominent mega-church for several years.  He has also contributed to two new age/jazz compilation albums issued in the name Willow Creek MusicPreludes and A Place To Call Home. 
 
In 2007, Bill WilkinsThom Griffin, and Frank Barbalace along with a new keyboard player, CJ Vanston reunited to create some new Trillion music; Patrick Leonard has also contributed to the recordings.  To date, perhaps appropriately, Trillion III consists of a 3-song EP, though a full-length album is still promised.   
 
(October 2012)
Last edited: March 22, 2021