Dixie Bill Hilton

b. William Dixon Hilton, 25 Oct 1920, Bjorkdale, Saskatchewan, Canada, d. 1 Feb 1991, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Significantly impressed by the tracks of Wilf Carter and Jimmie Rodgers, Hilton discovered electric guitar in his early teenagers and was performing frequently on CKIB, Prince Albert in his past due teenagers, and by 1940, he was showing up on the bigger CJVI Victoria, United kingdom Columbia. His profession was interrupted by assistance in the Royal Canadian Atmosphere Power, where he offered as a radio operator and air-gunner, during Globe Battle II. After his release he resolved in Calgary where, in 1947, he shaped his Calgary Range Riders music group with whom he toured and performed on various r / c. In 1949, these were authorized to Aragon Information and released many 78s and 45s on that label. (These were later on released around the right now uncommon The Calgary Range Riders). Between 1951 and 1954, Hilton and his music group toured thoroughly and made an appearance on various r / c including a every week programme around the exclusive coast to coastline Dominion Barn Dance display. They regularly opened up displays for touring American celebrities including dealing with Hank Williams and Hawkshaw Hawkins. During this time period they made additional recordings for the Apex label and in addition toured with the fantastic Australian celebrity Tex Morton. In 1954/5, Hilton acted as MC and associate to Morton on trips throughout eastern USA also to Jamaica. Hilton retired in 1956 and resided in Calgary until his loss of life in 1991. In 1986 the German Cattle label released an recording of 50s recordings designed for Apex or Aragon. Hilton himself made up nine from the 12 songs.