Billy Preston

Billy Preston

🎂 2nd September 1946 (79 yrs) 📍 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.

Billy Preston

🎬 Movies Featuring Billy Preston

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025)

as Self (archive footage)
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023)

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

The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert (2022)

as Self (archive footage)
In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s

In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s (2017)

as Self
Kings of Soul

Kings of Soul (2015)

as Self (archive footage)
Delaney & Bonnie & Friends: Live In Denmark 1969

Delaney & Bonnie & Friends: Live In Denmark 1969 (2014)

as Self
Rappin' With The Rickster

Rappin' With The Rickster (2010)

as Self
Motown at the BBC

Motown at the BBC (2009)

as Self
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980 (2007)

as Self
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975 (2006)

as Self
George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited

George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited (2005)

as Self
The Derby Stallion

The Derby Stallion (2005)

as Will Gentry
The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent

The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent (2005)

as Self (archive footage)
Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J

Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J (2004)

as Self
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles (2004)

as Self
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival (2004)

as Self
Concert for George

Concert for George (2003)

as Self
Alan Simon ‎– Gaia

Alan Simon ‎– Gaia (2003)

as Self
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider

Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider (2001)

as Self - Hammond B-3 Organ, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Ticker

Ticker (2001)

as Blues Band Organ
Blues Brothers 2000

Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)

as The Louisiana Gator Boys
Billy Preston: In Concert - Ohne Filter

Billy Preston: In Concert - Ohne Filter (1990)

as Self
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band (1990)

as Self
The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten

The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten (1990)

as Marvelous Mose (voice)
Blame It on the Night

Blame It on the Night (1984)

as Billy Preston
The Compleat Beatles

The Compleat Beatles (1982)

as Self
Stony Island

Stony Island (1978)

as Self
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)

as Sgt. Pepper
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary

Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary (1977)

as Self
The Rolling Stones: L.A. Friday (Live 1975)

The Rolling Stones: L.A. Friday (Live 1975) (1975)

as Self
George Harrison: Live in North America 1974

George Harrison: Live in North America 1974 (1974)

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973 (1973)

as Self
The Concert for Bangladesh

The Concert for Bangladesh (1972)

as Self
Let It Be

Let It Be (1970)

as Self (uncredited)
St. Louis Blues

St. Louis Blues (1958)

as Will Handy as a Boy