Eddie Wilbur "Billy" Rich (born April 7, 1949) is an American electric bassist and blues musician. He is known for his association with Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Miles, and especially with Taj Mahal. He has been the bassist in Taj Mahal's Trio since 1972. Rich was born in Omaha, Nebraska and is based out of Denver, Colorado. On July 29, 2004 Billy was inducted into the Nebraska Music Hall of Fame, and is a member of the Omaha Black Music Hall of Fame.