Billy Preston

Known for Acting

Billy Preston's portrait

Details

Birthday: September 02, 1946

Deathday: June 06, 2006

Place of birth: Houston, Texas, USA

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.