What happened to Billy Hinsche from Dino?



What happened to Billy Hinsche from Dino?

SANTA MONICA, CA, November 20, 2021—Billy Hinsche, best known as a member of the 1st Boy Band – rock group Dino, Desi & Billy – and a touring musician with The Beach Boys, passed away suddenly on Saturday after a brief bout with lung cancer. He was 70.

What school did Billy Hinsche go to?

While attending Good Shepherd Catholic School in Beverly Hills, Billy Hinsche joined up with fellow schoolmates Dino Martin and Desi Arnaz Jr. and the trio became a garage band. Hinsche recalled, “I like to say, we were a garage band like so many others…the only difference being, we were rehearsing in Lucille Ball’s garage.”

Where did Peter Hinsche grow up?

Born June 29, 1951, in Manila, Philippines, Hinsche moved with his family to Beverly Hills, California, where he met Dean Martin Jr. and Desi Arnaz Jr. in high school. Their band opened for The Beach Boys, Paul Revere & The Raiders and others before Hinsche began recording and performing with The Beach Boys in the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s.

How old was Billy Hinsche when he was born?

He was 70. Billy was born in the Philippines, on June 29, 1951, to proud parents Celia Bautista Hinsche and Otto “Doc” Hinsche. ‘Doc’ went to the Philippines in the 40’s as a civilian, was imprisoned for 3 years by the Japanese in World War II, and somehow survived.