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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 ...
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.
- "Will It Go Round in Circles" (1973) "Will It Go Round in Circles" was borne out of an off-handed comment – "I got a song that ain't got no melody" – made to songwriting partner Bruce Fisher.
- "Don't Let Me Down" (with the Beatles, 1969) Preston was one of just two non-members (along with Tony Sheridan) to earn performing credit on a Beatles record, and "Don't Let Me Down" – released as the b-side to "Get Back" – shows why.
- "Nothing From Nothing" (1974) "Nothing From Nothing" was certainly something else. Preston started it backstage one night in Atlanta, having been sparked by an old saying.
- "Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)" (with the Rolling Stones, 1973) Preston hooked his clavinet up to a wah-wah again to help create a chugging rhythm for this Top 20 U.S. hit, leading Rolling Stone to dub it "urban R&B."
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...
- Neda Ulaby
Billy Preston, a soul singer and keyboardist who scored such hits as “Nothing From Nothing” and “Outa-Space” in the 1970s but was best known for sitting in on historic recording...
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 died...
May 26, 2021 · Before he had made a name for himself as a talented touring musician and recording artist, Billy Preston wanted to be the next Ray Charles. According to The Independent, Preston had a chance to tell the great piano player his dream long before he joined him on stage — the two both lived in Los Angeles.
