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Billy Preston

Billy Preston

American singer-songwriter, musician, bandleader

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Birthdate
September 2, 1946
Birthplace
Houston County, Texas
Houston County, Texas
Date of Death
June 6, 2006
Place of Death
Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
Educated at
Susan Miller Dorsey High School
Susan Miller Dorsey High School
Occupation
Actor
Actor
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Composer
Composer
Singer
Singer
Pianist
Pianist
Musician
Musician
Keyboardist
Keyboardist
Songwriter
Songwriter

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Birth Name
William Everett Preston
Genre
Rock music
Rock music
Gospel music
Gospel music
Soul music
Soul music
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Rock and roll
Rhythm and blues
Rhythm and blues
Funk
Funk
Nickname
The Fifth Beatle
Wikidata ID
Q311450
Overview

Billy Preston, born William Everett Preston on September 2, 1946, was an American musician known for his work in various genres, such as funk, rock and roll, rock music, rhythm and blues, soul music, and gospel music. Preston, nicknamed "The Fifth Beatle", was born in Houston County, Texas and attended Susan Miller Dorsey High School.

Throughout his career, Preston held various occupations in the music industry, working as a pianist, musician, keyboardist, songwriter, singer-songwriter, composer, actor, and singer. Billy Preston passed away on June 6, 2006, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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