Since 1998, one American singer, songwriter and actor has been setting the
rules: Will Oldham, aka Palace Brothers, Palace Songs or Palace (for short), who
seems to have settled on the equally fanciful identity of Bonnie "Prince" Billy,
to offer his major works, nourished by folk and hillbilly roots. But whatever
the name on the record sleeves, he is regarded (particularly in France, where
his records and live performances remain unanimously appreciated), as one of the
major creators of American song. Born Joseph Will Oldham on 15 January 1970 in
Louisville, Kentucky, the prolifi...