Bill has been playing and acting all his life and it shows in his stage presence! He is a highly
skilled entertainer who is comfortable playing any number of musical instruments or a
theatrical part. Bill cultivated his talent through his college career where he earned a
bachelors degree in arts management with an emphasis in music & theatre. He can be
seen and heard in many local T.V. and radio commercials, he is a featured actor in Elizabeth
R and Company and is a founding member of the Outer Banks Opry (a popular local
folk/bluegrass showcase). He is married to Becki, who teaches music at Nags Head
Elementary School. They have three beautiful & talented daughters, Katelyn, Anna Lee and
Haley. Bill joined “Three’s A Crowd” as the fourth member in 1999 and has altered the
bands’ sound and direction. Known as the “Cracker Soul Man ”, Bill has the voice and energy
that gets ‘em dancin’ every time! In the real world Bill is the Vice President of East Carolina
bank of Manteo. N.C.
Below is a picture of Bill on "The Backwards Trumpet". An original playing method developed
by Mr. Rea, himself. He creates a surprisingly authentic muted trumpet sound!
