Wilbur Soot

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Wilbur Soot
Gold during a 2020 livestream
Born
Will Patrick Spencer Gold[a]

(1996-09-14) 14 September 1996 (age 27)
Suffolk, England
Occupations
Twitch information
Channel
Years active2018–2024
Followers4.6 million
Total views25 million
Associated acts
YouTube information
Channels
Years active2008–2024
GenreGaming
Subscribers
  • 5.89 million (main channel)
  • 8.4 million (combined)
Total views
  • 6.6 million (main channel)
  • 810.8 million (combined)

Last updated: 18 August 2022
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano

William Patrick Spencer Gold[1][a] (born 14 September 1996[6][7]), better known as Wilbur Soot, was a English Twitch streamer, YouTuber, and musician. He previously co-founded group comedy YouTube channel SootHouse, and this is where he first became known. In March 2019, he made his own channel, called Wilbur Soot. Gold is also part of indie rock band Lovejoy.

Works[change | change source]

He first became known in 2017 for his work with the group comedy YouTube channel SootHouse. He was the lead editor and co-founder. In March 2019, he started his own channel called Wilbur Soot, where he uploaded gameplay videos and music. In 2020, he became involved with a roleplay group called the Dream SMP. This made him more well-known online. He was the editor for YouTuber JackSucksAtLife in a mini series in which he created an ARG, which to this day hasn't been solved.

Discography[change | change source]

He released his first single, called "The 'Nice Guy' Ballad", in January 2018.[8] His sixth single, "Your New Boyfriend", peaked at No. 65 on the UK Singles Chart.[9] He has released two solo albums, and many original songs and covers of songs. He is also a member of the indie rock band Lovejoy. Lovejoy has released three albums and three singles, and has been praised worldwide.

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Gold, William (2020-02-13). "Ultimate Chicken Horse with Technoblade, Arlus and Philza (TWITCH CHAT PLAYS)". Twitch. Retrieved 2022-09-05. My name is- my full name is William Patrick Spencer Gold, alright? On record.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Gold, William; Grace, Shelby. "william/will/wilbur". Twitch. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  3. "Wilbur Soot". Spotify. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  4. "Lovejoy". Spotify. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  5. "William Patrick GOLD personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". Companies House. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  6. Gold, William [@WilburSoot] (September 14, 2018). "Every birthday I re-listen to" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. Bovey, LJ (2019-10-23). "Gamer Focus: Who Is Wilbur Soot?". The Versed. Retrieved 2022-09-07. He was born in the UK on September 96.
  8. Bovey, LJ (23 October 2019). "Gamer Focus: Who Is Wilbur Soot?". The Versed. Clickon Media. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  9. "Wilbur Soot – Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 January 2021.

Notes[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Gold has stated that his name is William,[1] but he has also stated his birth name is Will.[2] He has said that he prefers the name William,[2] he is credited as William on music platforms,[3][4] and Companies House lists his legal name as William.[5]