Billy Preston
Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: September 2, 1946
Day of Death: June 6, 2006 (60 years old)
Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, USA
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.