Portrait of Billy Preston

Billy Preston

Acting

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.

Born: September 2, 1946

Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, USA

Filmography

2022
2015
Kings of Soul

as Self (archive footage)

2005
The Derby Stallion

as Will Gentry

2001
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider

as Self - Hammond B-3 Organ, Keyboards, Backing Vocals

2001
Ticker

as Blues Band Organ

1998
Blues Brothers 2000

as The Louisiana Gator Boys

1997
1990
The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten

as Marvelous Mose (voice)

1984
Blame It on the Night

as Billy Preston

1978
1976
1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Musical Guest

1974
Dinah!

as Self

1973
1972
Musikladen

as Self

1970
Let It Be

as Self (uncredited)

1958
St. Louis Blues

as Will Handy as a Boy