the Martian Entropy Band

Damn I miss Bill.He was my spiritual Brother.We had played in several bands over the past 21 years.An amazing drummer.The first time we played back in 1987 we both noticed we had a musical connection.We played well together.3 years later we started calling each other brothers.He made me appreciate the simple things in life , which I already did,but he opened my eyes more.I'm talking about nature,music animals etc......

He pushed me to play things that I've never played in a band situation.Very challenging music.He was his idea for me to play Stanley Clarke,Marcus Miller and others.With out him giving me the push, we would have never played it. Bill made me a better player.He will

always be in my heart.With lots of good memories.I could keep writing and writing about Bill. There was so much I learned from him

My big brother   Bill Blimp Gracie.We had love for each other just like real brothers.Losing him makes me very sad.

Benjamin Piner

I am so glad to have heard about this site. I miss my dad Bill Gracie very much but this site has helped I have gotten to see a part of my dads life I never new about I had never even heard of the martian entropy....I wish I had it has let me see my dad in a whole different light.

Hello Billy's Daughter,

Thank you so much for posting to the site. I am sorry it took me so long to reply, I really only just noticed that you'd posted!

I was very happy to read your post... I miss Billy very much too, and I'm so glad this website has given you a window into a different side of your father. I guess it was all worthwhile after all.

Peace and Respect.

Hugh J. Hitchcock 7/28/09

Hi Ben,

 thanks for posting on the site. I would have replied earlier but for some reason I only just saw the post. Billy was "da bomb". I sure do miss him. I hope you come by again sometime.

 my best,

Hugh