Billy Preston (1946 - 2006)

Born:
September 2, 1946 in Houston, Texas, USA

Died:
June 6, 2006(age 59)

About:
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.