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Billy Preston (Soul Singer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Billy Preston
William Everett Preston is an American musician with compositions that include R&B, rock, soul, funk and gospel. Preston was a prominent keyboardist in the 1960s, during which time he supported artists such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Everly Brothers, Reverend James Cleveland, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles. He rose to fame as a solo artist with hit singles such as "That's Way God Planned It", "Outa-Space", "Will It Go Round in Circles", "Space Race", "Nothing from Rien" and "With you I was born again". Additionally, Preston co-wrote "You Are So Beautiful" which became Joe Cocker's fifth hit. Preston is one of five musicians on the Beatles record in addition to the four band members. Preston continued to record and perform with other artists, most notably George Harrison after the Beatles disbanded, and Eric Clapton, and he played keyboards for the Rolling Stones on many of the band's albums and tours throughout. the year 1970
Birth nameWilliam Everett Preston
BornSeptember 2, 1946, Houston, Texas, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedJune 6, 2006, Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
GenresR&B, rock, soul, funk, gospel
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer
InstrumentsVocals, keyboards
Years active1956–2005
LabelsDerby, Vee-Jay, Capitol, Apple, Buddah, A&M, Motown
Associated actsLittle Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, The Beatles, Sly and the Family Stone, George Harrison, the Rolling Stones, Syreeta, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, Eric Clapton, John Lennon
Website[billypreston.net]

About Billy Preston

Soul Singer Billy Preston was born on September 2, 1946 in Houston, Texas, United States (He dies at the age of 59, on June 6, 2006).

He released"Outa-Space" and"Nothing from Nothing" in 1970, as well as playing the keyboard for The Beatles on"Let It Be".

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Billy Preston before becoming famous

Billy Preston was born in the Zodiac sign Virgo (The Maiden), and 1946 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dog (狗).

On the organ, he accompanied singers such as Gospel Singer Mahalia Jackson, Gospel Singer James Cleveland, and Gospel Singer Andrae Crouch.

Achievement of Billy Preston

He was convicted of insurance fraud after setting fire to his Los Angeles home in 1991.

Billy Preston's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He grew raised with his mother and sister after his parents divorced. His mother worked as a church pianist and a funeral parlor secretary.

Billy Preston on Social Media

Billy Preston Collabed with

He worked with Soul Singer Ray Charles on his album Genius Loves Company, playing jazz organ.

Billy Preston Income & Net worth

Billy Preston's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a soul singer. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Billy Preston.

Billy Preston Height and Weight

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Latest information about Billy Preston updated on March 17 2023.