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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 and the ...
Music video by Billy Preston performing My Sweet Lord (Live). © 2017 Oops Publishing, Limited, Under exclusive license to Craft Recordings, a division of Con...
Nov 4, 2016 · Billy Preston - Official Video for 'You Can't Beat God Giving (Live)', available now! Buy the full length DVD/CD 'Gospel Pioneer Reunion' Here: http://smarturl.it/ ...more.
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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'
Nov 24, 2021 · Billy Preston was an American musician, whose material touched upon R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. He worked as a top session keyboardist in the 1960s, backing artists such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Everly Brothers, Reverend James Cleveland, The Rolling Stones, and the Beatles.
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.
Jun 7, 2006 · Billy Preston, the splashy gospel-rooted keyboardist whose career included No. 1 solo hits and work with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, died yesterday in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was 59....
Official site for Billy Preston - song writer, performer, session man and the only person to play with both the Beatles and Rolling Stones. MORE NEWS Sam Moore's video tribute to Billy -- watch it on Amazon Entertainment
Mar 25, 2008 · William Everett Preston (2 September 1946-6 June 2006) was a soul musician from Houston, Texas. Along with Tony Sheridan, he was one of just two non-members to receive top billing on a Beatles record. Billy Preston first met The Beatles while touring with Little Richard’s band in 1962.
Billy Preston is an essential part of the fabric of rock & roll. He blazed a path with the smoking sounds of his B3 organ, the funky rhythms of his clavinet, and the exciting tones of his gospel-inspired vocals and piano.
