Jun 6, 2023
Billy Preston
Billy was entirely self-taught and never had a music lesson. By the age of ten, he was playing organ onstage backing several gospel singers such as Mahalia Jackson. Sometimes referred to as the 'fifth' Beatle, Billy accompanied the band on electric piano for its rooftop concert, the Beatles final public appearance. He also played keyboards (including piano, organ, clavinet and various synthesizers) for the Rolling Stones.
William Everett Preston died June 6, 2006 at the age of 59.
