Deák Bill Gyula is a Hungarian blues singer whose career spans several decades. Born Deák Gyula on November 8, 1948 in Budapest, he grew up listening to classic rock. In 1979 he joined the lineup of the Hobo Blues Band, which had formed one year prior, and he was a singer in the band for several years. Gyula made his solo debut in 1984 with Rossz Vér, and released additional albums from time to time over the years. By 2008, he was considered something of a legend in his homeland. ~ Jason Birchmeier