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Billy Preston

Billy Preston

1946-09-02 – 2006-06-06 (age 59) Houston, Texas, USA
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Biography

William Everett Preston was an American musician, whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. Preston was a top session keyboardist in the 1960s, during which he backed artists such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Everly Brothers, Reverend James Cleveland, The Rolling Stones, and the Beatles.

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Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000

1998

as The Louisiana Gator Boys

Ticker
Ticker

2001

as Blues Band Organ

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025

as Self (archive footage)

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

1978

as Sgt. Pepper

Concert for George
Concert for George

2003

as Self

The Derby Stallion
The Derby Stallion

2005

as Will Gentry

Let It Be
Let It Be

1970

as Self (uncredited)

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

2023

as Self (archive footage)

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975

2006

as Self

St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues

1958

as Will Handy as a Boy

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

2004

as Self

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival

2004

as Self

Blame It on the Night
Blame It on the Night

1984

as Billy Preston

The Concert for Bangladesh
The Concert for Bangladesh

1972

as Self

Billy Preston: In Concert - Ohne Filter
Billy Preston: In Concert - Ohne Filter

1990

as Self

Rappin' With The Rickster
Rappin' With The Rickster

2010

as Self

The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten
The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten

1990

as Marvelous Mose (voice)

The Compleat Beatles
The Compleat Beatles

1982

as Self

Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary

1977

as Self

Motown at the BBC
Motown at the BBC

2009

as Self