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Billy Preston
Born 1946-09-02Houston, Texas, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned ItSelfThe Rolling Stones: Black and BlueRoleLadies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL MusicSelf (archive footage)Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed SullivanSelf (archive footage)The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop ConcertSelf (archive footage)In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970sSelfKings of SoulSelf (archive footage)Delaney & Bonnie & Friends: Live In Denmark 1969SelfRappin' With The RicksterSelfMotown at the BBCSelfThe Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980SelfThe Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975SelfGeorge Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh RevisitedSelfThe Derby StallionWill GentryThe Beatles: Get Back...Winter of DiscontentSelf (archive footage)Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert JSelfGenius. A Night for Ray CharlesSelfEric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar FestivalSelfConcert for GeorgeSelfAlan Simon – GaiaSelfEric Clapton: One More Car One More RiderSelf - Hammond B-3 Organ, Keyboards, Backing VocalsTickerBlues Band OrganBlues Brothers 2000The Louisiana Gator BoysBilly Preston: In Concert - Ohne FilterSelf