Billy Preston

Billy Preston

William Everett Preston was an American musician, whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel. Preston was a top session keyboardist in the 1960s, during which he backed artists such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Everly Brothers, Reverend James Cleveland, The Rolling Stones, and the Beatles.

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Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 • as Self

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 • as Self - Musical Guest

The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

1961 • as Self

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

1975 • as Self

The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special

1972 • as Self

TV

Na sowas!

1982 • as Self

Filmography

2025

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/27/2025

2022

The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/30/2022

2021

The Beatles: Let It Be
The Beatles: Let It Be
Movie - Released: 4/15/2021
The Beatles: Get Back
The Beatles: Get Back
as Self
TV - Released: 11/25/2021

2017

In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s
In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/15/2017

2015

Kings of Soul
Kings of Soul
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 3/20/2015

2014

Delaney & Bonnie & Friends: Live In Denmark 1969
Delaney & Bonnie & Friends: Live In Denmark 1969
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/5/2014

2010

Rappin' With The Rickster
Rappin' With The Rickster
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2010

2009

Motown at the BBC
Motown at the BBC
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/20/2009

2007

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2007

2006

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1975
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2006

2005

The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent
The Beatles: Get Back...Winter of Discontent
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2005
The Derby Stallion
The Derby Stallion
as Will Gentry
Movie - Released: 7/4/2005
George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/24/2005

2004

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/7/2004
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/3/2004
Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J
Eric Clapton: Sessions for Robert J
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/7/2004

2003

Concert for George
Concert for George
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/3/2003
Alan Simon ‎– Gaia
Alan Simon ‎– Gaia
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2003

2001

Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
as Self - Hammond B-3 Organ, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Movie - Released: 8/17/2001
Ticker
Ticker
as Blues Band Organ
Movie - Released: 6/23/2001

1998

Blues Brothers 2000
Blues Brothers 2000
as The Louisiana Gator Boys
Movie - Released: 2/5/1998

1997

TV
Good News
as Billy
TV - Released: 8/25/1997
Classic Albums
Classic Albums
as Self
TV - Released: 4/14/1997

1990

The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten
The Kingdom Chums - Original Top Ten
as Marvelous Mose (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/1990
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/15/1990
Billy Preston: In Concert - Ohne Filter
Billy Preston: In Concert - Ohne Filter
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/7/1990

1984

Blame It on the Night
Blame It on the Night
as Billy Preston
Movie - Released: 11/2/1984

1982

The Compleat Beatles
The Compleat Beatles
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/1/1982
TV
Na sowas!
as Self
TV - Released: 3/29/1982

1979

TV
Okay
as Self
TV - Released: 11/4/1979

1978

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as Sgt. Pepper
Movie - Released: 7/24/1978
Stony Island
Stony Island
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/17/1978
TV
Bio’s Bahnhof
as Self
TV - Released: 2/9/1978

1977

Movie
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/25/1977

1976

Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
as Self
TV - Released: 1/23/1976

1975

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
as Self
TV - Released: 1/12/1975
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
TV - Released: 10/11/1975

1974

Dinah!
Dinah!
as Self
TV - Released: 10/21/1974

1973

The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1973
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/22/1973
Rock Concert
Rock Concert
as Self
TV - Released: 9/27/1973

1972

The Concert for Bangladesh
The Concert for Bangladesh
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/23/1972
The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special
as Self
TV - Released: 8/19/1972
Musikladen
Musikladen
as Self
TV - Released: 12/13/1972

1971

Rollin' On The River
Rollin' On The River
TV - Released: 2/13/1971

1970

Let It Be
Let It Be
as Self (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 5/13/1970

1969

The Price of Fame or Fame at any Price
The Price of Fame or Fame at any Price
as Self
TV - Released: 9/17/1969

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
TV - Released: 10/1/1962

1961

The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
TV - Released: 12/11/1961

1958

St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
as Will Handy as a Boy
Movie - Released: 4/7/1958