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Billy Preston
Actor

Billy Preston

2 Sep 1946Born
6 Jun 2006Died
59Age at death
12Credits

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.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2025The Rolling Stones: Black and BlueFilm
  2. 2005The Derby StallionFilm: Will Gentry
  3. 2001TickerFilm: Blues Band Organ
  4. 1998Blues Brothers 2000Film: The Louisiana Gator Boys
  5. 1997Good NewsSeries: Billy (22 episodes)
  6. 1990The Kingdom Chums - Original Top TenFilm: Marvelous Mose (voice)
  7. 1985Motown Returns to the ApolloFilm
  8. 1984Blame It on the NightFilm: Billy Preston
  9. 1978Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandFilm: Sgt. Pepper
  10. 1974George Harrison: Live in North America 1974Film
  11. 1971Rollin' On The RiverSeries (1 episode)
  12. 1958St. Louis BluesFilm: Will Handy as a Boy

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