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HALL OF FAMEESSAY. By Robert Burke Warren. For a rocket to break free from the grip of Earth’s gravitational pull, it needs raw, crude thrust, a blast of primal power; the higher it ascends, the less potent combustion is needed. Musically speaking, bassist Bill Black and drummer D.J. Fontana were just such a necessary component for the rise ...
William Patton "Bill" Black, Jr. (September 17, 1926 – October 21, 1965) was an American musician who is noted as one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. Black was the bassist in Elvis Presley's early trio and the leader of Bill Black's Combo.
Sep 11, 2023 · Published September 11, 2023 at 11:03 AM CDT. Print. Judy Spencer/Illinois Issues. Bill Black in 1996. A longtime Illinois House Republican floor leader died over the weekend. Bill Black, from Danville, was 81. Black was known for his quick wit, which was often on display during floor debate.
William Patton Black Jr. (September 17, 1926 – October 21, 1965) was an American musician and bandleader who is noted as one of the pioneers of rock and roll. He played in Elvis Presley 's early trio, The Blue Moon Boys. Black later formed Bill Black's Combo. Quick Facts Background information, Birth name ... Close. Oops something went wrong:
Jul 2, 2020 · Bill Black — Elvis Presley’s early bassist and part of the Blue Moon Boys, the singer’s famed trio with guitarist Scotty Moore — was never known as one of the flashiest instrumentalists of his...
October 21, 1965 in Memphis, TN. Genre. Pop/Rock, R&B, Jazz. Styles. Instrumental Rock, Memphis Soul, Soul, Big Band. Also Known As. William Patton Black. Submit Corrections. Explore Bill Black's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Bill Black on AllMusic.
Bill Black (real name William Thomas Blackwell III) was born in Long Beach, California. August 18 1960. He started out in music on bass guitar in the Los Angeles clubs with a rockabilly trio, James Intveld and the Rockin' Shadows. Black left and was replaced by Patrick Woodward.
