Billy Valentine is a veteran singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. His edgeless, emotive tenor boasts a multi-octave range that slots directly between Curtis Mayfield and Marvin Gaye. His multivalent approach weds classic soul with jazz, blues, funk, and pop. He and brother John created the Valentine Brothers. From 1978-1987 they issued four albums and three charting singles. Travelin' Light, Billy's 2006 solo debut, was followed a year later by the soul set No Better Than This. 2017's Brit Eyed Soul offered R&B covers of songs by U.K. acts. In 2023, he released the soul covers set Billy Valentine & the Universal Truth.