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  1. William Everett Preston (September 2, 1946 – June 6, 2006) [2] was an American keyboardist, singer and songwriter whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. Preston was a top session keyboardist in the 1960s, backing Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, the Everly Brothers, Reverend James Cleveland, the Beatles ...

  2. May 8, 2024 · A wizard on the keys and calming influence in the studio, piano player Billy Preston came in to save The Beatles' bacon on 'Let It Be'

  3. May 26, 2021 · The respect that is finally being afforded Preston goes a long way to remedying his critical neglect. Preston, who died in 2006, aged 59, worked with some of the biggest names in rock and roll, and perhaps because of this he has tended to be overshadowed by his iconic collaborators.

  4. Wildest Organ in Town! I Heard That! Vivir - FONOVISA INC. Official site for Billy Preston - song writer, performer, session man and the only person to play with both the Beatles and Rolling Stones.

  5. Sep 2, 2019 · A look back at the best songs by Billy Preston, as a solo artist and as a sideman with the Beatles and Rolling Stones.

  6. Jun 29, 2023 · The Life and Career of Billy Preston, born William Everett Preston on September 2, 1946, in Houston, Texas, was an American musician, singer, and songwriter....

  7. Jun 2, 2024 · Billy Preston (born September 2, 1946, Houston, Texas, U.S.—died June 6, 2006, Scottsdale, Arizona) was an American musician who was the consummate sideman as a keyboard player, recording and touring with a Who’s Who of popular music.