Willie Williams (Artist)
Willie Williams (* 1959 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne , England ) is a British video artist and designer for lighting designs on concert stages, in theaters and in multimedia projects. He became known through the stage designs of the rock group U2 .
Raised in Sheffield , England, Williams was an above average student in physics and mathematics and planned to study physics at University College , London after leaving school . With the development of punk music, however, he decided to become active in the music scene. He developed the light and stage design for the bands Writz , Deaf School and Stiff Little Fingers . After listening to rock group U2's album Boy , he decided to work for the band and got that job after contacting U2 manager Paul McGuinness .
Willie Williams has been responsible for all U2 stage designs since 1982. The Zoo TV Tour (1992–93), but also the minimalist War Tour (1982–83) and Unforgettable Fire Tour (1984–85), as well as the Joshua Tree Tour (1987), Lovetown Tour (1989–90 ) were particularly exceptional ), PopMart Tour (1997–98), Elevation Tour (2001) and the Vertigo Tour (2005–06). He has also worked with stars like REM , David Bowie , The Rolling Stones , Darren Hayes, and George Michael .
He also worked with Laurie Anderson , Marianne Faithfull and the Kronos Quartet .
Williams has also worked on theater productions such as We Will Rock You, Little Britain Live, French and Saunders, The Fast Show, Barbarella and Pam Ann.
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| SURNAME | Williams, Willie |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British video artist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1959 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Newcastle-upon-Tyne , England |