Billy Preston
Date of birth: 1946-09-02
Place of birth: Houston, Texas, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: William Everett Preston
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.
Movie Credits
Kings of Soul
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Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
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Concert for George
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978-07-21
A small town band makes it big, but loses track of their roots, as they get caught up into the big-t
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
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The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten
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Blame It on the Night
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St. Louis Blues
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The Concert for Bangladesh
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A film about the first benefit rock concert when major musicians performed to raise relief funds for
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
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A meld of legendary performers and contemporary artists of today who have been influenced by Ray's m
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Alan Simon ‎– Gaia
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The Compleat Beatles
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Stony Island
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Rappin' With The Rickster
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Join photographer turned public access guru Ricky Powell in this collection of clips from his influe
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Motown at the BBC
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Let It Be
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Billy Preston: In Concert - Ohne Filter
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Blues Brothers 2000
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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973
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The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980
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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975
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Ticker
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Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
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Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2004 Recorded Live at the Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas Cap
Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J
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Live, intimate, and raw, Sessions For Robert J is the essential audio/video companion to Eric Clapto
The Rolling Stones: L.A. Friday (Live 1975)
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George Harrison: Live in North America 1974
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Compilation of pro-shot and handheld footage from George's only tour in the states
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Ed Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his Sunday night variety show. This documenta