Billy Preston
Born:September 2, 1946
Place of Birth:Houston, Texas, USA
Died:June 6, 2006
Known For:Acting
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.