Billy Preston
American keyboard player and singer-songwriter
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William Everett Preston was an American keyboardist, singer and songwriter whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. Preston was a top session keyboardist in the 1960s, backing Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, the Everly... Wikipedia
Born: September 2, 1946, Houston, TX
Died: June 6, 2006 (age 59 years), Scottsdale, AZ
Music groups: Plastic Ono Band (1970 – 1970) and Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band (1989 – 2000)
Genres: R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop/Rap, and Christian
Parents: Robbie Lee Williams
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William Everett Preston (September 2, 1946 – June 6, 2006) was an American keyboardist, singer and songwriter whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, ...
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Jan 15, 2024 · Billy had a bad cocaine addiction starting in the 1970s and was prone to abusive homosexual relationships, as early as him touring with The ...
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Official site for Billy Preston - song writer, performer, session man and the only person to play with both the Beatles and Rolling Stones.
Nov 27, 2021 · The late American keyboardist, who worked with the band on the seminal album Let It Be, is the only musician given credit on a Beatles' label.
Mar 1, 2022 · Preston had a heavy addiction to alcohol and cocaine, which by his own admission became a $1,000 a day habit. His addictions led to jail time on ...
May 9, 2024 · Billy Preston was an American musician who was the consummate sideman as a keyboard player, recording and touring with a Who's Who of ...