Bill Vega has been involved with music most of his life
beginning with the study of piano at age 14 and continuing
with countless recording sessions and songs to his credit.
These five CD’s are his latest releases and showcase
his talent as a singer, songwriter, composer, pianist,
arranger, producer and artist.
As a veteran of the Vietnam War, and composer of “Be
All That You Can Be”, Vega as been active in helping
fellow Vets overcome their trauma from the war that divided
our nation.
20th Century Fox is currently developing a screenplay
about the battle of Firebase Ripcord, the last major battle
of the Vietnam War, in which Vega fought, was wounded,
and became permanently disabled. For their actions in
combat, Vega’s artillery battalion 2/319th 101st
Airborne was awarded the Valorous Unit Citation.
“At this time finding the right record and film
company to tell my personal story will be my biggest challenge,
but I know my work will highly benefit the company that
accepts me for who I am and what I have accomplished.”
National Veterans Creative Arts Program – Artwork
titled “We’re Down, Rescue Me USA” has
been requested for display in the “Healing Art”
exhibit at the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum in
Chicago, Illinois. On behalf of the National Veterans
Creative Arts Program, please accept my sincere appreciation
for allowing the Department of Veterans Affairs and the
National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum to display your art
as part of this special exhibit. Katy Ryan, National
Art Chairperson
