Bullard moved to Los Angeles, California in 1973 and began performing with various musicians, which led to him being hired by French recording artist Veronique Sanson as her keyboard player and music director.

[3] Bullard joined Poco in December 1978 just as Legend was being released, performing keyboards and backing vocals with the group.

[5][6][7] Bullard began working with his daughter, Katy Rose on vocals and songwriting in the studio was she was just twelve years old.

[8][9] Through Bullard's session work in Los Angeles, he recorded and toured with people within the Elton John music community.

When keyboard player, Guy Babylon died, Bullard was asked to become the keyboardist for the Elton John Band.