Bill Rea
Bass Guitar, Vocals

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.

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Tommy
Bill
Buzz
Carson
Joe
the
The Hottest Party Band on The Outer Banks
The Hottest Party Band on The Outer Banks
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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!