In 1998, renowned New York photographer and artist Christopher Makos captured Billy in a series of striking prints. John McKitterick and Juan Andres were excited when Christopher Makos asked to photograph Billy in an effort to help raise funds for LIFEbeat -The Music Industry Fights AIDS.

Christopher Makos, celebrated for his iconic portraits of cultural luminaries such as Andy Warhol, Mick Jagger, and Elizabeth Taylor, brought his distinctive vision to this project, further elevating Billy’s status as a significant figure in contemporary art and gay advocacy.