Billy Preston

Billy Preston

  • Birthday: 9/2/1946
  • Deathday: 6/6/2006
  • Place of birth: Houston, Texas, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: William Everett Preston

Biography

William Everett Preston was an American musician, whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. Preston was a top session keyboardist in the 1960s, during which he backed artists such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Everly Brothers, Reverend James Cleveland, The Rolling Stones, and the Beatles.

Filmography

Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
Release date: 8/17/2001

Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider

Role(s): Self - Hammond B-3 Organ, Keyboards, Backing Vocals

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Concert for George
Release date: 10/3/2003

Concert for George

Role(s): Self

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St. Louis Blues
Release date: 4/7/1958

St. Louis Blues

Role(s): Will Handy as a Boy

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The Concert for Bangladesh
Release date: 3/23/1972

The Concert for Bangladesh

Role(s): Self

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Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
Release date: 10/7/2004

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

Role(s): Self

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