Billy 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.

Known For

Blues Brothers 2000

as The Louisiana Gator Boys

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest

The Beatles: Get Back

as Self

Let It Be

as Self (uncredited)

Ticker

as Blues Band Organ

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Concert for George

as Self

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

as Sgt. Pepper

The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert

as Self (archive footage)

The Derby Stallion

as Will Gentry