Bill Black

Bill Black

  • Birthday: 9/17/1936
  • Deathday: 10/21/1965
  • Place of birth: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: William Patton Black Jr.

Biography

William Patton Black Jr. was an American musician and bandleader who is noted as one of the pioneers of rock and roll. He played in Elvis Presley's early trio. Black later formed Bill Black's Combo.

Filmography

Jailhouse Rock
Release date: 11/8/1957

Jailhouse Rock

Role(s): Bass Player (uncredited)

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Loving You
Release date: 7/9/1957

Loving You

Role(s): Bass Player (uncredited)

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Strange Luck: The Tale of Bill Black

Strange Luck: The Tale of Bill Black

Role(s): Himself

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The Real Buddy Holly Story
Release date: 9/12/1985

The Real Buddy Holly Story

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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This Is Elvis
Release date: 4/3/1981

This Is Elvis

Role(s): Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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