Bill Black

1936-09-17 – 1965-10-21 (age 29) Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Biography

William Patton Black Jr. 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. Black later formed Bill Black's Combo.

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Known For

Jailhouse Rock

1957

as Bass Player (uncredited)

Loving You

1957

as Bass Player (uncredited)

This Is Elvis

1981

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll

2007

as Self (archive footage)

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

2002

as Self (archive footage)

The Real Buddy Holly Story

1985

as Self (archive footage)

Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley

2007

as Self - Upright Bass

Elvis: #1 Hit Performances

2007

as Self (archive footage)

Strange Luck: The Tale of Bill Black

2022

as Himself