Bill Black

Biography

William Patton Black Jr. was an American musician and bandleader who is noted as one of the pioneers of rock and roll. He played in Elvis Presley's early trio. Black later formed Bill Black's Combo.

Known For

Jailhouse Rock

as Bass Player (uncredited)

Loving You

as Bass Player (uncredited)

This Is Elvis

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

as Self (archive footage)

Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley

as Self - Upright Bass

Elvis: #1 Hit Performances

as Self (archive footage)

The Dick Clark Show

as Self

The Real Buddy Holly Story

as Self (archive footage)

Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll

as Self (archive footage)

Strange Luck: The Tale of Bill Black

as Himself