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William Everett "Billy" Preston was an American musician whose work included R&B, rock, soul, funk and gospel. Preston became
famous first as a session musician with artists including Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and The Beatles, and was later
successful as a solo artist with hit pop singles including "Outa-Space", its sequel, "Space Race", "Will It Go Round in Circles" and
"Nothing from Nothing", as well as a string of albums and guest appearances with Eric Clapton, the Red Hot Chili Peppers among
others. In addition, Preston was co-author, with The Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson ...read more
William Everett "Billy" Preston was an American musician whose work included R&B, rock, soul, funk and gospel. Preston became
famous first as a session musician with artists including Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and The Beatles, and was later
successful as a solo artist with hit pop singles including "Outa-Space", its sequel, "Space Race", "Will It Go Round in Circles" and
"Nothing from Nothing", as well as a string of albums and guest appearances with Eric Clapton, the Red Hot Chili Peppers among
others. In addition, Preston was co-author, with The Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson, of "You Are So Beautiful," recorded by Preston
and later a #5 hit for Joe Cocker.
Alongside Tony Sheridan, Billy Preston was the only other musician to be credited on a Beatles recording: the artists on the
number-one hit "Get Back" are given as "The Beatles with Billy Preston". « hide |
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