Bill C. Ireton grew up in an era where blues-rock was at its peak. His formative musical years took place in the San Francisco Bay Area where he played the clubs with all kinds of bands playing everything from Led Zepplin to James Brown. Ireton was influenced by Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and the great blues guitarists Albert King and Buddy Guy. While blending in a jazz performance degree at San Jose State University, Ireton created a unique style and presence which has been captivating audiences everywhere, be it from his dirty funk and blues performances or with his clean jazz-fusion style.