Billy Preston
Acting

Billy Preston

Born 1946-09-02 · Houston, Texas, USA · Died 2006-06-06

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.

ActorMusicCastOriginal Music Composer

Known for

Blues Brothers 2000★ 5.3Viewing moment
Blues Brothers 2000
1998
Musikladen★ 8Viewing moment
Musikladen
1972 · Series
Ticker★ 3.6Viewing moment
Ticker
2001
George Harrison: Living in the Material World★ 7.8Viewing moment
George Harrison: Living in the Material World
2011
Let It Be★ 7.6Viewing moment
Let It Be
1970
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band★ 4.4Viewing moment
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978
The Compleat Beatles★ 7.4Viewing moment
The Compleat Beatles
1982
The Derby Stallion★ 5.9Viewing moment
The Derby Stallion
2005
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert★ 7.7Viewing moment
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
2022
Concert for George★ 8.3Viewing moment
Concert for George
2003
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles★ 7Viewing moment
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
2004
Flash and the Firecat★ 7Viewing moment
Flash and the Firecat
1975
The Concert for Bangladesh★ 7.9Viewing moment
The Concert for Bangladesh
1972
The Beatles on the Rooftop★ 7Viewing moment
The Beatles on the Rooftop
1969
The Beatles: Get Back★ 9Viewing moment
The Beatles: Get Back
2021
Rollin' On The River★ 10Viewing moment
Rollin' On The River
1971 · Series
The Concert for Bangladesh★ 8Viewing moment
The Concert for Bangladesh
1972
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975Viewing moment
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975
2006
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band★ 9.5Viewing moment
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
1990
St. Louis Blues★ 7.8Viewing moment
St. Louis Blues
1958
Alan Simon ‎– GaiaViewing moment
Alan Simon ‎– Gaia
2003
Billy Preston: In Concert - Ohne FilterViewing moment
Billy Preston: In Concert - Ohne Filter
1990
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973★ 9Viewing moment
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973
1973
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider★ 7.2Viewing moment
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
2001
Motown at the BBCViewing moment
Motown at the BBC
2009
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980Viewing moment
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980
2023
George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh RevisitedViewing moment
George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
2005
The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent★ 6.8Viewing moment
The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent
1969
In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970sViewing moment
In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s
2017
Delaney & Bonnie & Friends: Live In Denmark 1969Viewing moment
Delaney & Bonnie & Friends: Live In Denmark 1969
2014
Blame It on the Night★ 7.5Viewing moment
Blame It on the Night
1984
Rappin' With The Rickster★ 2Viewing moment
Rappin' With The Rickster
2010
Kings of Soul★ 8.5Viewing moment
Kings of Soul
2015
Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It★ 10Viewing moment
Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It
2026

Frequent collaborators

Ringo StarrRingo StarrEric ClaptonEric ClaptonGeorge HarrisonGeorge HarrisonPaul McCartneyPaul McCartneyBarry GibbBarry GibbJohn LennonJohn LennonHelen ReddyHelen ReddyKlaus VoormannKlaus Voormann