Billy Preston
Billy Preston
William Everett "Billy" Preston was an American musician whose work included R&B, rock, soul, funk and gospel. A virtuoso keyboardist, particularly on Hammond organ, Preston was recognized as a top session musician in the 1960s, during which he backed artists such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and the Beatles. He then went on to achieve fame as a solo artist, with hit pop singles including "That's the Way God Planned It", "Outa-Space", "Will It Go Round in Circles",...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoul Singer
Date of Birth2 September 1946
CityHouston, TX
CountryUnited States of America
I do believe that God has his hands on me and that he has work for me to do.
You are so beautiful to me.
I had been inspired by an organ player named Earl Grant, who played organ and piano together. My mom took me to see him. So I went home, put my piano and organ together, too.
Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'.
I got a story, ain't no moral, I let the bad guy win every now and then.
It was great fun to be able to work with so many different artists. And I'm paying a tribute to the Beatles. I've just recorded some of their songs.
I would never do anything to hurt anybody, especially if they're helping me. I'm not that kind of person.
The Beatles did treat me as a member of the group. And that was a great honor, you know?
Nothing from nothing leaves nothing.
If you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with