Biography

Singer / songwriter / musician Bill Kleoppel acquired his love of country music while growing up in a large, farming-oriented family in rustic Independence, Missouri. Though he concentrated on rock and blues early on in his musical career, his country roots lured him back. Working as a general contractor affords Bill the opportunities to pursue his lifelong passion for music and entertaining.

Touring the Midwest with groups and as a solo act, he has long been winning over audiences, performing popular songs and original material, and opening for various major artists such as the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, the Goose Creek Symphony, and Chely Wright.

No stranger to the Nashville scene, Bill's performing resume' includes stints on Writer's Night in the country music capitol, including the Bluebird Cafe' and the Exit Inn. Bill splits recording time between his own studio in Independence and Trace Sound and Chelsea Music Group in Nashville. An award winning songwriter, Bill is a lifetime member of the Nashville Songwriters Association, International, as well as having served two years on the Board of Directors for the Kansas City Songwriters Association.

Vivid portrayals of longing, love, and everyday life, Bill's songs express the gamut of human emotions. Twelve of these can be heard on his latest CD, "Bill Kleoppel", which is available in various record stores in Nashville and Kansas City, as well as on-line.

Bill toured Australia and New Zealand in the spring of 2001 promoting his CD. One of the singles from the CD was on the play list at 2MCE-FM in Bathurst, Australia, and Radio MILO 103.1FM in Belgium.