William Beckett Musical artist

William Beckett, born February 11, 1985, is an American musician best known for his work with the now-defunct Chicago based band The Academy Is... (TAI), who were signed to Atlantic Records/Fueled by Ramen/Decaydance Records. While still in high school in 2002, Beckett and guitarist Mike Carden came together from rival bands in Chicago to form The Academy Is.... In addition to founding the band, Beckett and Carden are credited as the primary songwriters.In 2007, Alex Davies from the BBC described Beckett as a mix of Adam Lazzara and Prince, labeling him "utterly captivating".

Personal facts

William Beckett
Birth dateFebruary 11, 1985
Hometown
Barrington Illinois

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Musical artist

associated musical artist
The Academy Is...
Cobra Starship
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Alternative rock
Power pop
Emo
instrument
Drum kit
Guitar
Piano
Singing
record label
Fueled by Ramen
Equal Vision Records
Decaydance Records
LAB Records

William Beckett on Wikipedia