Billy Sloan | Interviewing some of the biggest music, television and sport stars in the world | "Do your homework and always be professional"

Billy Sloan | Interviewing some of the biggest music, television and sport stars in the world | "Do your homework and always be professional"

By Graeme Kilgour

Billy Sloan has worked a music journalist for over 40 years. His career has taken him around the world and introduced him to stars such as David Bowie, Mick Jagger and many more.


It all started for Billy on the 21st of October 1971 when he went to see The Who. From that moment on, he made his mind up that he wanted to work in the music industry. From working as a local reporter for the Bishopbriggs and Springburn Times in Glasgow, he forged his path into the world of music journalism.


Billy has a book out which covers his incredible career with plenty of stories of meeting the stars. 'One Love, One Life: Stories from the Stars' is available to buy and from some of the stories that Billy shares in this episode, it will be well worth a read.


In this conversation we talk about his life and experiences when it comes to interviewing musicians and other celebrities. Billy explains how to navigate through the difficulties with limited interview time, ensuring to always be prepared and doing his homework.


One Love, One Life: Stories from the Stars - https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Love-Life-Stories-Stars/dp/178530481X




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