Billy 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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Kings of Soul
as Self (archive footage)
2015
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
as Self - Hammond B-3 Organ, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
2001
Concert for George
as Self
2003
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as Sgt. Pepper
1978
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
as Self (archive footage)
2022
The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten
as Marvelous Mose (voice)
1990
Blame It on the Night
as Billy Preston
1984
St. Louis Blues
as Will Handy as a Boy
1958
The Concert for Bangladesh
as Self
1972
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
as Self
2004
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
as Self
1977
In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s
as Self
2017
Alan Simon – Gaia
as Self
2003
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
as Self
1990
The Compleat Beatles
as Self
1982
Stony Island
as Self
1978
Rappin' With The Rickster
as Self
2010
The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent
as Self (archive footage)
2005
Motown at the BBC
as Self
2009
Let It Be
as Self (uncredited)
1970
TV Appearances
Okay
as Self
1979
Good News
as Billy
1997
Rock Concert
as Self
1973
The Midnight Special
as Self
1972
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
as Self
1975
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
Rollin' On The River
1971
Bio’s Bahnhof
as Self
1978
Musikladen
as Self
1972
Na sowas!
as Self
1982
Donny & Marie
as Self
1976
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
1975