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Biography
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.
Awards & recognition
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 2021
Filmography15 titles
The Beatles: Get Back
2021as Self
2021as Self
Concert for George
2003as Self
2003as Self
Stony Island
1978as Self
1978as Self
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025as Self (archive footage)
2025as Self (archive footage)
Classic Albums
1997as Self
1997as Self
St. Louis Blues
1958as Will Handy as a Boy
1958as Will Handy as a Boy
Let It Be
1970as Self (uncredited)
1970as Self (uncredited)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962as Self
1962as Self
Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider
2001as Self - Hammond B-3 Organ, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
2001as Self - Hammond B-3 Organ, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Saturday Night Live
1975as Self - Musical Guest
1975as Self - Musical Guest
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2025as Self (archive footage)
2025as Self (archive footage)
The Derby Stallion
2005as Will Gentry
2005as Will Gentry
Blues Brothers 2000
1998as The Louisiana Gator Boys
1998as The Louisiana Gator Boys
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
1978as Sgt. Pepper
1978as Sgt. Pepper
Ticker
2001as Blues Band Organ
2001as Blues Band Organ