Billy Preston

Billy Preston

1946-09-02

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.

Also appears in

Let It Be

Let It Be

7.7

Ticker

Ticker

3.6

Blues Brothers 2000

Blues Brothers 2000

5.3

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

4.4

The Derby Stallion

The Derby Stallion

5.9

Blame It on the Night

Blame It on the Night

7.5

The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert

The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert

8.0

The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent

The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent

6.8

Concert for George

Concert for George

8.1

The Concert for Bangladesh

The Concert for Bangladesh

7.8

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

7.1

Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary

Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary

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Delaney & Bonnie & Friends: Live In Denmark 1969

Delaney & Bonnie & Friends: Live In Denmark 1969

Not yet rated

The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten

The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten

8.5

In Hollywood’s Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s

In Hollywood’s Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s

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The Compleat Beatles

The Compleat Beatles

7.5

Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider

Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider

7.2

St. Louis Blues

St. Louis Blues

7.8

Stony Island

Stony Island

8.0

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band

9.5