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 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.
You are so beautiful to me.
Nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin'.
I got a story, ain't no moral, I let the bad guy win every now and then.
I do believe that God has his hands on me and that he has work for me to do.
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