Son of John Aylesworth co-creator of Hee Haw (1969) and Creator of Front Page Challenge (1957) , and Nancy Atchison-Aylesworth.

Born in Southampton on Long Island, New York and grew up in Malibu, California. He is a dual-citizen (USA/Canada). Attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. A graduate of Dick Grove School of Music in Studio City, California and Sound Master Recording Engineer School [now Pinnacle College] in N. Hollywood, California.

Former Head of Marketing & Distribution for Vidatron Entertainment Group, Inc. [Peace Arch Entertainment] in Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada). Former Director of Sales for TMW Media Group in Marina Del Rey, CA and past President of Great Scott Presentations, LLC in Malibu, California.

Bill's stepfather was Lenny Stogel, manager of Pop Music Acts Tommy James & The Shondells, Sam the Sham and The Pharaohs, The Cowsills , and many other bands. He was also the creator and producer of rock music festivals California Jam in 1974 and California Jam 2 (1978) (aka Cal Jam 2), as well as Canada Jam in 1978.