Your Key To Success In All Areas Of Media
Is The Engagement Of The Services Of
Bill Cooksey:
A Professional, Personal Consultant
For Public Relations and Strategic Image Development

PERSONALITIES And CELEBRITIES who utilized Cooksey's Promotional/Musical skills and talents on and off stage have included stars like Chuck Berry, Del Shannon, Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Blood, Sweat And Tears, The Ramsey Lewis Trio, The O'jays, The Drifters, The Coasters, The Shirelles, The Dixie Cups, The Box Tops, Paul And Paula, Gary U.S. Bonds, Little Anthony's Imperials, Roy Hamilton, Bobby Lewis, Rufus Thomas, The Dovells, Lighthouse, Jimmy Elledge, Jewel Akens, Dallas Frazier, Walter Scott, The Ink Spots, Guy And Carmen Lombardo, Freddy Fender, Grampa Jones, Marylin Chambers, Vic Dana, Bob Crane (TV's Hogan's Heroes), Wayland Flowers And Madam, The Orlons, Robert Goulet, Bobby Darin's Road Band, Wilburn Brothers, Red Stegall, Roy Head, Little Robert Parker, Barbara Fairchild, The Tams, Gary Lewis And The Playboys, Lee Greenwood, Joe Frazier, The Swingin' Medallions, Dennis James, Ronnie Dove, Johnny Carver, Don Covay, Inez And Charlie Foxx, The Vibrations, Stan Musial, Major Lance, Bill Deal And The Rhondels, Pete Barbutti, The Left Banke And Many, Many More Wonderful Artists who made their marks in the entertainment industry!

Cooksey's involvement in the PRINT MEDIA have included being an exclusive correspondent for "Steppin' Out Magazine" in Las Vegas, distributed throughout Florida and Atlantic City; Columnist for "Entertainment Vegas-Style" weekly; Show reviews and entertainment columnist for "Las Vegas Sportsline Newspaper"; Special Features and Freelance writer for "Vegas Horsetalk Magazine" and other publications around the country. Cooksey has been on the VIP invited press list of every major resort property in Las Vegas and continues to maintain his valuable press contacts and personal friendships in media, publicity and public relations outlets throughout the US. Personal interviews and show reviews of celebrities have included Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Tom Jones, George Burns, Paul Anka, Frank Sinatra, Joan Rivers, Tony Orlando, Merv Griffin, Mickey Gilley, David Copperfield, David Brenner, Liberace, Debbie Reynolds, Shirley Maclaine, Harry Anderson, Anne Murray, Rick Nelson, Tina Turner, Eddie Rabbitt, Dom DeLuise, Glen Campbell, Waylon Jennings, Bobby Vinton, Wayne Newton, Jenny Jones, Engelbert Humperdink, Mamas and the Papas, The Association, Chubby Checker, Tammy Wynette, Jack Jones, Mel Tillis, Jim Stafford, Gallagher, The Unknown Comic, Diana Ross, T.G Shephard, Dottie West, Jenny Jones and it seems the list is endless.

Cooksey has performed one or more of his talents as a MUSICIAN/ COMIC/ CARICATURIST/ JOURNALIST/ PUBLICIST in the following resort properties: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: The Rio, Stardust, Ballys, Sahara, Flamingo Hilton, Monte Carlo, Stratosphere, Mandalay Bay, Venetian, Riviera, Marina, Dunes, MGM Grand, Peppermill, Alexis Park, Landmark, Fremont, Silverbird, LV Hilton, Frontier, Sands, Caesars Palace, Tropicana, Circus Circus, Golden Nugget, Silver City Casino, Vegas World, Palace Station, Aladdin, Alpine Village, Old Nevada, Silver Slipper, Union Plaza, Silver Nugget, Royal Casino, Nevada Palace, Thomas & Mack Arena, Cashman Field, Sands Expo and The Las Vegas Convention Center. LAUGHLIN, NEVADA: Riverside Hotel and Sam's Town Gold River Hotel FLORIDA: Americana Racquet Club, Orlando--Clearwater Beach Hilton, Clearwater--Red Carpet Inns Hotel, Daytona--Breckenridge Resort Hotel, St. Petersburg--Old Orleans Hotel, Tampa--Sheraton Motor Inn--Fort Myers

Cooksey's BROADCASTING And FILM VENTURES have included his own TV show "The Wild Bill Cooksey Show" produced by Gulf-Western/Paramount from 1972-74, syndicated around the country in 1800 cable markets and winner of Gulf Western's 1973 award for "BEST INDEPENDENT CABLE SHOW"; Co-Producer/Actor in the Fred Olen Ray Firebird Motion Picture Classic, " Brain Leeches " filmed on location in Orlando, Florida; Cooksey's Guinness Book World Record Breaking Event was the subject of a television documentary produced by Dennis Hamby and Associates, a independent filmmaker formerly with PBS in New York. The video production centered around the fact that 20 years after Cooksey had overcome a 5 year bed ridden illness limiting his ability to walk as a child, he broke a Guinness Book World Record In Las Vegas for endurance; Syndicated Radio Host/Producer of his own shows from 1985 through 1996 originating from KTRB-AM, KCIV-FM, KPLA-AM, KCBC-AM which aired in Northern CA alone to a potential audience of over 12 million people. The guest interviews in 1995-96 were syndicated to 22 major markets in the USA which aired weekly to a mass coverage of over 100 million residents in the total listening areas. The program, "Cooksey's American Carousel" was a "chat around the coffee table" type family show co-hosted by Cooksey's wife, Janae. Their well known guests included Pat Boone, Dave Dravecky, Mickey Gilley, Meadowlark Lemmon, Bo Diddley and hundreds more authors, entertainers, speakers, sports figures and business professionals who have appeared on national programs such as The Larry King Show, CBS, NBC, ABC, ESPN, CNN and all of the many TV talk shows. The Cookseys also wrote and produced all of the entertaining commercials for their sponsors as well as all of their special radio dramas with sound effects. During the years, they did extra promotional remotes on location to interact more with their listeners.

Cooksey's interests in the RECORDING INDUSTRY included producing/performing three successful regional rock hits in the South with his own band in the 60s; recording four originals in Nashville at the encouragement of country singer Marty Robbins, which featured Elvis record legends The Jordanaires (backup vocals), D.J Fontana (drums) and Scotty Moore (guitarist) operating the board. Signed with Chart records to release "Mississippi Hippie" which made the top ten in many country/rock charts in the South. "Woman's World" from the same session was a number one hit across many cities in Florida. "Tender Lovin' Care" was charted on rock/country/gospel and MOR stations east of the Mississippi River and became a standard to be played at many weddings. In 1977, "Tender Lovin' Care" was re-released in a national test marketing and ranked in the top ten in over 150 cities. In 1978, Cooksey released "I'll Climb That Mountain" on an independent label to coincide with the debut of his non-fiction publication of his book by the same name. This song was also recorded by The Thomas Singers Gospel Quartet and was their most requested song in their 300 performances yearly for over an 8 year period. Cooksey also ran his own independent recording studio in Florida where he produced hundreds of commercial jingles for clients himself by dubbing all of the instruments and voices. Over the years he has been a promoter/consultant/arranger/producer/musician on numerous sessions for other friends in the business.

Cooksey's involvement with AUTHORSHIP In PUBLICATIONS include his non-fiction book, "I'll Climb That Mountain", relating the events leading up to, during and afterwards of his Guinness Book World Record Breaking Event in Las Vegas in 1976. Highest praise for the motivational and humorous content of this work have been received by Cooksey from thousands of readers worldwide on every lifestyle level, including a gentleman who has sold over $100,000.000 in his own motivational materials and stated that Cooksey's book was the only publication he had found worthy of reading since he read Napoleon Hill's classic," Think and Grow Rich"; Cooksey compiled numerous workbooks and course materials in association with his motivational seminars, speaking engagements and interactive lectures for the banking industry, educational workshops for parents and corporate sales/marketing meetings around the country; Cooksey co-authored the extensive three volume curriculum," Foundational Phonics", with his wife, Janae. The course has been used since 1994 to teach thousands of students worldwide how to increase their reading skills in live classes and on the Cookseys' web site, "Free Online Phonics Classes On The Net". The program has been included in public and private schools, adult training facilities in the US and overseas, as part of the homeschooling curriculum of thousands of parents who have enrolled their children as students and also as a major part of a two hour mandatory course for teachers seeking state certification in a college in the Midwest; Other co-authorship is featured in several books compiled from the transcripts of Bill and Janae's "American Carousel" radio interviews with internationally known guests; The upcoming new releases of Cooksey's publications include "Priorities", a non-fiction book about goal setting and lifestyle achievement and "Charlie Hazben; The Autobiography Of An Entertainer Who's Been There, Done That", a humorous compilation of stories and events about Cooksey's encounters with celebrities and the reality of looking through the eyes of vanity with laughter.

Cooksey's PROMOTIONAL PARTICIPATION With BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT And COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT have included his position as emcee/performer in special events for non-profit organizations like the Southern Nevada Hospital Auxiliary Fundraisers as co-host with Robert List, Governor of Nevada, Senator Richard Bryan's wife, Bonnie, and other notable public officials; Cooksey was handpicked for several campaign special events as the main speaker/emcee/organizer for Governor Bob Miller's re-election as Clark County District Attorney in cooperation with Sig Rogich and Associates, the major campaign force behind the Presidential elections of Ronald Regan and George Bush; Cooksey has also been featured as a roast speaker for the Clark County Commissioners and Master of Ceremonies/Promotions in charity organizational events for the Arthritis Foundation, Boy's and Girls Clubs of America, Florida Shriner's Children's Hospital, Maitre'D's and Captains Association, Jerry Lewis MDA Telephon, Help Them Walk Again Foundation and dozens more national and local non-profit groups; Cooksey was Public Relations Director for the Leiser D-1 Exotic Automobile Corporation in Las Vegas from 1981-83; As Promotion and Publicity Director of Concerts for Halsey Productions, Cooksey's expertise produced great success with major events of 25,000 attendees featuring headliners like Chuck Berry, Del Shannon, The Coasters, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Freddy Fender and other hit recording artists in major arenas nationwide; Cooksey was VP in charge of sales and marketing with Delta Studios and Delco Publishing which maintained photography studios in 18 elite department stores in Texas and the South, as well as special customer promotional events with Texas Banking Institutions; In 1978-79 Cooksey directed the public relations/promotions/publicity/performances for the VIP lounge of the exclusive Americana Racquet Club, a Harrahs property in Orlando that featured concerts with nationally known celebrities; Cooksey has also represented numerous private businesses in NV, CA and Fl as director of all media relations and placement of advertising on TV, radio and in newspapers.

Cooksey has received the following HONORS And AWARDS: Guinness Book World Record Breaker, 1976, Las Vegas, NV and certified by Casino officials and press under the direction of Ben Roscoe, the former personal road manager for Roy Rogers and Gene Autry; Las Vegas Maitre'D's and Captain's Association Community Service Award; Gulf-Western's 1973 Best Independent Cable TV Program; Inducted into the Florida Music Hall of Fame; Co-recipient of the National Finals Rodeo Cartoonist Award; plus hundreds of other awards from local business, entertainment, educational and non-profit groups and organizations across America.

As a PROFESSIONAL ARTIST, Cooksey has together with his wife, Janae, in most major hotels in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe/Reno and Laughlin, NV. The Cookseys have used their entertaining caricature presentations as a business promotion vehicle from CA to FL in hotels, casinos, restaurants, car dealerships, conventions, exhibits, on stage and at special events. The list of the thousands of proud owners of original Cooksey artwork include notables like Jay Leno, Frank Sinatra, Lou Rawls, Florence Henderson, Johnny Hart, Charlie Pride, Dean Martin, Ray Stevens, Red Skelton, Diana Ross, Tempest Storm, Mel Tillis, Paul and Paula, The Platters, Pat Robertson, Merle Haggard, Ralph Emery, Tom Jones, Righteous Brothers, Sammy Davis Jr., Bill Cosby, Dottie West, Norm Crosby, Donna Fargo, Jimmy JJ Walker, Foster Brooks, The Jordanaires and many more. In true Cooksey promotional tradition on February 25, 1988, Bill and Janae began The World's Longest Cartoon on the bridge over the Colorado River at Laughlin, NV, as Bill stood on the NV side of the stateline marker drawing his wife, Janae stood on the AZ side of the stateline marker drawing Bill. The Completion of the first part of the project began on May 27, 2007 On The Las Vegas Strip where Wild Bill is drawing 50,000 faces on one 5 mile roll of paper that if extended would reach from the Stratosphere Hotel down the Strip to the Famous Las Vegas Welcome Sign. If all goes according to schedule, plans are to have the World's Longest Cartoon completed by the end of 2012 if the Mayan Calendar fails to produce an encore. But the real surprise concerning this event is "Where The World's Longest Cartoon Will Be On Exhibition." Cooksey will be announcing this Earth Shaking Display Location before the end of 2013. (Wild Bill guarantees you could never guess where people will be able to view this Masterpiece.)

Email: wildbillcooksey@gmail.com