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Billy Preston

Born September 2, 1946Died June 6, 2006 (59)United StatesHouston, Texas, USA41 creditsIMDb

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.

Known for

Blues Brothers 20001998 · as The Louisiana Gator Boys
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band1978 · as Sgt. Pepper
Ticker2001 · as Blues Band Organ
The Derby Stallion2005 · as Will Gentry
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Blues Brothers 20001998 · as The Louisiana Gator Boys
Ticker2001 · as Blues Band Organ
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan2023 · as Self (archive footage)
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Good News1997 · as Billy · 22 ep
Series
Rollin' On The River1971 · Cast · 1 ep
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music2025 · as Self (archive footage)
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band1978 · as Sgt. Pepper
Let It Be1970 · as Self (uncredited)
The Derby Stallion2005 · as Will Gentry
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert2022 · as Self (archive footage)
Concert for George2003 · as Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival2004 · as Self
The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten1990 · as Marvelous Mose (voice)
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles2004 · as Self
Stony Island1978 · as Self
St. Louis Blues1958 · as Will Handy as a Boy
The Compleat Beatles1982 · as Self
Blame It on the Night1984 · as Billy Preston
Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J2004 · as Self
The Concert for Bangladesh1972 · as Self
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary1977 · as Self
Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It2026 · as Self
The Rolling Stones: L.A. Friday (Live 1975)1975 · as Self
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider2001 · as Self - Hammond B-3 Organ, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Motown Returns to the Apollo1985 · Cast
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 19752006 · as Self
In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s2017 · as Self
George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited2005 · as Self
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 19802007 · as Self
Kings of Soul2015 · as Self (archive footage)
George Harrison: Live in North America 19741974 · Cast
The Rolling Stones: Black and Blue2025 · Cast
Rappin' With The Rickster2010 · as Self
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band1990 · as Self
The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent2005 · as Self (archive footage)
Delaney & Bonnie & Friends: Live In Denmark 19692014 · as Self