Billy Cross (born July 15, 1946, Manhattan) is an American guitarist, singer and producer who has made Denmark his home since 1980. He is best known internationally as lead guitarist on Bob Dylan's 1977-79 world tour, playing on the studio album Street-Legal and the live double album Bob Dylan at Budokan. In Denmark he has built a parallel career as a solo artist, record producer - with credits including C.V. Jørgensen and Pretty Maids - and as a member of the vocal trio Everybody's Talking. The Billy Cross Band is the group he assembles for his own concerts of rock, blues and singer-songwriter material.
Billy Cross released the album Bonfire Sessions with 10 songs on May 16, 2025.
Billy Cross shared his memories of Bob Dylan in connection with the film A Complete Unknown (2024) and praised Timothée Chalamet's performance in the role of Dylan.
Billy Cross gave a major interview about his time as lead guitarist on Dylan's 115-concert world tour in 1978.
Billy Cross released the collaborative album Copenhagen Skyline with Rasmus and Jonas Dissing and Las Nissen, including a previously unreleased Bob Dylan song.
Billy Cross released the solo album The Prettiest Train - his sixth solo album - via Warner Music Denmark.
