William John Tell is a guitarist and backup singer who was formerly a member of the piano-rock band Something of the company.
In 2004, he left the band to pursue a solo career and was signed as a solo artist to New Door Records. His first solo album, titled you can keep mewas released on March 13, 2007.
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- Full name: William John Tell
- Stage Name: William John Tell
- Date of birth: February 7, 1980
- Age: 44 years old
- Place of birth: Mission Viejo, California, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Guitarist
- Height: 1.83m
- Parents: William Tell and Mrs. Tell
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Lauren Conrad (married 2014)
- Children: Liam James Tell and Charlie Wolf Tell
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
William John Tell was born on February 7, 1980, in Mission Viejo, California, United States. He was raised by his parents, William Tell and Mrs. Tell, although his mother’s real name is unknown to the public. It is unknown whether he has any siblings.
Tell attended Capistrano Valley High School as a child and later pursued law studies, earning a Juris Doctor (JD) from USC Gould School of Law in 2014. Ethnically, Tell is described as white and is believed to be Christian.
Career
William John Tell learned to play the guitar from his father as a child and began writing his own songs at a very early age. He joined bands Something of the company in 2001 as a backing guitarist, contributing to the band’s success with their EP Audio player and full album Leave through the window And North.
In 2004, Tell decided to pursue a solo career. He signed with New Door Records and released his debut solo album. you can keep me in 2007, which showcased his songwriting and musical talents in addition to his role in Something of the company.
Prior to releasing his solo album, Tell signed with Universal Records subsidiary New Door Records in 2006 as a solo artist. He has collaborated with bandmates Something of the company member Andrew McMahon on the track Fairfax Company for his debut album. In January 2007, Tell recorded a workout for the website Rehearsals.com and later officially released his 10-track debut solo album you can keep me on March 13, 2007.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @williamjohnjnr
- Facebook Name: William John Jr.
- Twitter Username: @thewilljohns
Personal life
William John Tell is married to Lauren Conrad, a former star of the reality TV series The Hills and fashion designer. The couple began dating in February 2012 and became engaged in October 2013. They married on September 13, 2014, in California.
The couple has two children together. Their first child, a son named Liam James Tell, was born on July 5, 2017. Their second child, a son named Charlie Wolf Tell, was born on October 8, 2019. William John Tell and Lauren Conrad have been married for nine years.
Discography
- you can keep me (2007)
- Lovers and Haters (2009)
Net worth
William John Tell, former lead singer of the band Something of the companyhas amassed a considerable net worth of $5 million throughout his musical career.
Was a member of a famous emo/pop-punk band Something of the companyTell generated significant income from album sales, touring, and merchandise during the band’s heyday in the early 2000s.
