Billy Preston - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 02, 1946 |
|---|---|
| Age | 79 |
| Birthplace | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Billy Preston's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Keyboard virtuoso, collaborations with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, and solo hits such as 'Will It Go Round in Circles' and 'Nothing from Nothing'. |
Intro
Billy Preston was an American musician renowned for his work as a keyboardist, singer, and songwriter. He collaborated with some of the most prominent names in popular music, including The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, and enjoyed a successful solo career with multiple hit singles.
Early Life & Background
Billy Preston showed prodigious talent at an early age, playing the piano by age three and performing with gospel musicians like Mahalia Jackson and Andraé Crouch in his youth. He moved to Los Angeles as a child, where he became a sought-after musician in church and television.
Career Highlights
- Collaborated on The Beatles' 'Let It Be' and 'Abbey Road' albums; often referred to as 'The Fifth Beatle' [1][2]
- Performed and recorded extensively with The Rolling Stones, including on albums such as 'Sticky Fingers' and 'Exile on Main St.' [2][3]
- Scored solo hits including 'Will It Go Round in Circles,' 'Nothing from Nothing,' and 'Outa-Space' [1][2]
- Won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance for 'Outa-Space' [1]
- Worked with a wide range of artists across genres, including Eric Clapton, Ray Charles, and Aretha Franklin [2][3]
Trivia
- Billy Preston was one of the few musicians ever to receive a co-credit on a Beatles single ('Get Back') [1][2]
- He appeared in the film 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' (1978) [3]
- Inducted posthumously into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a Musical Excellence Award recipient in 2021 [4]
FAQs
People also ask
Billy Preston is 79 years old.
Billy Preston was born the 2 September 1946.
Houston, Texas, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About September 2nd, 1946, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 2, 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru announced the formation of an interim government in India. This marked a crucial step towards India's independence from British rule, which was achieved in 1947.
- Day of the week: September 2nd, 1946 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Five Minutes More by Three Suns
- Popular movie: The Best Years of Our Lives directed by William Wyler
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