Billy Preston

Born: 1946-09-02

Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA

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.

Known For

Blues Brothers 2000
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Ticker
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Let It Be
Concert for George
The Derby Stallion
St. Louis Blues
Stony Island
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

Top Movie Credits

Blues Brothers 2000 The Louisiana Gator Boys
Ticker Blues Band Organ
Let It Be Self (uncredited)
The Derby Stallion Original Music Composer
St. Louis Blues Will Handy as a Boy