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: Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band (1989 – 2000) and Plastic Ono Band (1970 – 1970)
Genres: R&B/Soul, Hip-Hop/Rap, Holiday, and more
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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