Billy Carson: podcast appearances and interviews

William Billy Holsey Carson, born on August 1, 1955, in San Bernardino, California, is an American actor and musician most recognized in Finland. He initially gained prominence as a drummer after arriving in Rauma, where he joined Charles Williams's band. Subsequently, Carson became a member of various Finnish bands including The Dogs, Madame George, and Jukka Tolonen's jazz band. He also led his own group, Buffalo Soldiers, and toured across Europe and the United States. His recording experience includes working on Grace Jones's One Man Show and touring with Light of The World and Phil Lynott. In Finland, Carson rose to fame in the late 1980s through his acting in the Yle series Hymyhuulet. He became well known for his role as waiter Samuel Livingstone Matabele in the series Hyvät Herrat. Additionally, he produced multiple programs for Radio City, Finland’s largest and first commercial music station. After stepping back from the public eye for a period, Carson returned to the United States in 2000, residing in Northridge, Los Angeles, California. He later moved back to Finland in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, he is affiliated with the 4biddenknowledgepodcastnetwork as its founder.