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BACKGROUND:
Bill Griggs' parents were both professional musicians. His father,
William B. Griggs, played trumpet in some name bands, then formed his
own band in Connecticut before retiring. His mother, Emma Giel, played keyboards in Hartford, Connecticut and
was known throughout New
England. Bill feels this furnished the initial impetus for his interest
in music as there was always music in the house. |
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The Griggs family
during the early 1950s. Father, Mother, brother Alan, Sister
Jennifer, and me. None of the kids look happy having to dress
up!
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FAMILY:
Bill was married in 1966 and has two children from
that union, William F. Griggs II, and Holly Maria
Griggs. He was divorced in 1990. His children now
live in Connecticut. Bill married Sharon Reaume on
June 3, 2004 and she helps him with his work and is
always with him when he is attending a music event.
They had been together for three years previous,
got married, bought a house, and are very happy together.
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 Bill
and Sharon Griggs during formal night on the S.S. Norway ocean liner |
Bill was pretty skinny during his high school days
when he was on the track team.
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HIGH SCHOOL
Bill attended Bulkeley High School in Hartford,
Connecticut, graduating in 1959. At school, he was President of the
Astronomy Club, member of the Audio-Visual Squad and Radio Club, and
was on their track, cross country, and tennis teams. It was during
these years that he began frequenting the State Theater in Hartford
for their rock ‘n’ roll concerts and getting to meet with many of
the artists of the day. |
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Bill's graduation
photo from 1959. His hair is cut basically the same now, 45
years later.
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