What is Billy Preston's full name?
William Everett Preston
Billy Preston date of birth:
September 9, 1946
How old was Billy Preston when died?
59
Where was Billy Preston born?
Houston, Texas
When did Billy Preston die?
June 6, 2006
Where did Billy Preston die?
Scottsdale, Arizona
Why did Billy Preston die?
Kidney Failure
What is Billy Preston's ethnicity?
Black
What is Billy Preston nationality?
American
What is Billy Preston's occupation?
Musician, songwriter, producer, actor
Billy Preston claim to fame:
Fifth Beetle
What genre is Billy Preston's work?
Rhythm and blues, Rock, Soul, Funk, Gospel, R&b;, R&B, rock, soul, funk, gospel
What instruments does Billy Preston play?
Vocals, Organ, Piano, Electric Piano, Harpsichord, Keyboards, Accordion, Drums, keyboards
Short Biography
William Everett "Billy" Preston (September 2, 1946 – June 6, 2006) was an American musician whose work included R&B, rock, soul, funk and gospel. A virtuoso keyboardist, particularly on Hammond organ, Preston was recognized as a top session musician in the 1960s, during which he backed artists such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and the Beatles. He then went on to achieve fame as a solo artist, with hit pop singles including "That's the Way God Planned It", "Outa-Space", "Will It Go Round in Circles", "Space Race", and "Nothing from Nothing". In addition, Preston co-wrote "You Are So Beautiful", which became a number 5 hit for Joe Cocker; Stephen Stills asked Preston if he could use his phrase "if you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with" and created the hit song.