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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 ...
Music video by Billy Preston performing My Sweet Lord (Live). © 2017 Oops Publishing, Limited, Under exclusive license to Craft Recordings, a division of Con...
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Jan 10, 2022 · Billy Preston, the prolific keys player who had been referred to as the fifth Beatle, died in 2006 after spending seven months in a coma due to a cascade of health issues. According to the Houston Press, some of those ailments were brought on by years of drug abuse.
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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.
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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....
May 8, 2024 · Learn how the keyboardist Billy Preston revived The Beatles' spirit and creativity on their final album and film. Discover his contributions to songs like 'Get Back', 'Let It Be' and 'I Want You (She's So Heavy)'.
Nov 24, 2021 · Billy Preston was a versatile musician who played with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Ray Charles and more. Learn about his life, his struggles, his songs and his legacy in this article.
