Billy Preston

Birthday: September 2nd, 1946 Date of Death: June 6th, 2006 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.