Will Oldham (born 24 December 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. His music is often (perhaps inappropriately) placed under the genre of "
alternative country". Oldham was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He briefly attended Brown University. Oldham has recorded under many names other than his own, including
Palace,
Palace Brothers,
Palace Music,
Palace Songs, and
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy. He often plays and records with other musicians, including
David Pajo and his brothers Ned and Paul Oldham, but is generally the chief creator of the music. He has als…
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