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Billy Preston

Born

September 2, 1946 (Age: 59)

Place of Birth

Houston, Texas, USA

Died

June 6, 2006

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.