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Billy Preston
Acting
Born: September 2, 1946
Houston, Texas, USA
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.
Known For

Blues Brothers 2000
as The Louisiana Gator Boys

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
as Self

Ticker
as Blues Band Organ

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as Sgt. Pepper

Let It Be
as Self (uncredited)

Concert for George
as Self

The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
as Self (archive footage)

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
as Self

The Derby Stallion
as Will Gentry

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
as Self