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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.
Official site for Billy Preston - song writer, performer, session man and the only person to play with both the Beatles and Rolling Stones.
Feb 11, 2020 · As a solo act with a singing voice rich in R&B and gospel traditions, he enjoyed US No.1 hit singles with ‘Will It Go Round In Circles’ (1973) and ‘Nothing From Nothing’ (1974) along with a...
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. He...
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.
Jun 6, 2006 · Singer-songwriter Billy Preston has died in an Arizona hospital, ending a long fight against chronic kidney failure. The Grammy-winning performer gained fame working with artists such as The ...
Billy Preston's career has spanned five decades, starting as a child prodigy playing the movie role of young W.C. Handy and then playing organ for the likes of Ray Charles and Little Richard.
