Billy Preston

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Personal Info

Known for

Acting

From

Houston, Texas, USA

Born

9/2/1946

Age

78

Credit(s)

35

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.