Billy Preston

Actor

Born: September 2, 1946 (59 years old)

Died: June 6, 2006

Place of birth: Houston, Texas, USA

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.

Filmography (18)

• Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival (2004, ★ 8.4)
• The Beatles: Get Back (2021, ★ 8.4)
• Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider (2001, ★ 7.3)
• Concert for George (2003, ★ 8.1)
• The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert (2022, ★ 8)
• St. Louis Blues (1958, ★ 7.6)
• The Concert for Bangladesh (1972, ★ 7.8)
• The Compleat Beatles (1982, ★ 7.6)
• Let It Be (1970, ★ 7.5)
• Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025, ★ 7.9)
• Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J (2004, ★ 7.4)
• The Midnight Special (1972, ★ 7.8)
• Classic Albums (1997, ★ 7.7)
• Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023, ★ 6.5)
• Blues Brothers 2000 (1998, ★ 5.3)
• The Derby Stallion (2005, ★ 5.9)
• Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978, ★ 4.3)
• Ticker (2001, ★ 3.7)