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Learn about Billy Preston, a child prodigy who played with the Beatles, Ray Charles, George Harrison and many others. Find out his biography, discography, awards and legacy.
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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Watch Billy Preston perform My Sweet Lord, a song written by George Harrison, in a live concert. The video is from the official channel of George Harrison and has over 154 million views.
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Aug 29, 2024 · Learn about Billy Preston, the American keyboardist who played with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and many other stars. Find out his achievements, awards, and legacy in this comprehensive article from Britannica.
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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.
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)'.
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Watch the official video of Billy Preston's gospel song You Can't Beat God Giving, recorded live at the Gaither Music TV studio. Learn more about the legendary keyboardist and his musical legacy.
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