Billy Foster has written “I’d Rather Go Blind” and was recorded by Rod Stewart, Etta James, Beyonce Knowles (for the film “Cadillac Records” starring Adrian Brody).  He has performed with The Coasters with Dick Clark’s Good Ole Days of Rock N Roll Shows.  
  Foster also known for being the member of Vernon Greene and the Medallions with the hits “Buick 59″ and “The Letter”.  Billy has recorded with the Medallions’ since 1957.  Billy’s falsetto voice was one of the highest registered notes recorded in the song “Behind The Door”, and original by the Medallions.  He is currently the group’s manager.
  In 1948, as a child actor, he performed in the motion picture musical “Carmen Jones”.  He attended Idyllwild School of Music & Arts, in California where he additionally has written and produced shows with artists such as The Drifters, The Coasters, John Lee Hooker, Etta James, Mary Wells and comedian/talk show host, Rosie McDonald.
  As the co-author of the hit song “I’d Rather Go Blind” recorded by previous mentioned world renown artists and many others.  The most recent release of “I’d Rather Go Blind” will be released in the Sony Pictures release of “Cadillac Records” by Beyonce.
  Foster’s song of “High Low Low Road” depicts his experience with drugs and alcohol, which has lead to his miraculous recovery, spiritually mentally, emotionally, financially and in his relationships.
  As a recovered champion after his close bout with the illness, Billy has lived on to help others with inspiration for both men and women who have suffered and are still suffering from similar experiences.  
  As the director of “Chains of Love” and Brother’s Big House” Foster provides a drug and alcohol-free homes for men and women in Los Angeles.