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
Ticker
Concert for George
St. Louis Blues
The Concert for Bangladesh
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Let It Be
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
The Derby Stallion
Motown Returns to the Apollo
Top Movie Credits
Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
Ticker
Blues Band Organ
Concert for George
Self
St. Louis Blues
Will Handy as a Boy
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sgt. Pepper
Let It Be
Self (uncredited)
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Self (archive footage)
The Derby Stallion
Original Music Composer