Latest Release
- 15 DEC 2023
- 7 Songs
- The Beatles 1967–1970 (2023 Edition) [The Blue Album] · 2023
- The Kids & Me · 1974
- 1 · 1969
- The Kids & Me · 1974
- Ultimate Collection: Billy Preston · 1988
- Encouraging Words (Remastered) · 1970
- And the Message Is Love: The Best of Al Green · 1987
- Billy Preston · 2002
- Radio Hits · 1965
- Radio Hits · 1965
Music Videos
Artist Playlists
- The Beatles sideman stormed the charts with his own hits in the ’70s.
Singles & EPs
- 2019
Appears On
- William Goldstein
- Sam Moore with Wynonna, BeBe Winans & Billy Preston
About Billy Preston
Although he enjoyed a period of solo success with 1970s soul smashes like "Will It Go Round in Circles," "Nothing from Nothing," and the Grammy-winning funk instrumental "Outa-Space," keyboardist, singer, and songwriter Billy Preston was best known for his prolific work as a sideman and collaborator. The Houston native cut his teeth as a teenager in the late '50s and early '60s backing up Little Richard, Sam Cooke, and Ray Charles. In 1969, he was invited to join the Beatles on their Let It Be sessions and their famous final rooftop concert. After this, Preston hit his commercial and creative stride, delivering a series of popular soul albums of his own and playing sideman to the Rolling Stones and George Harrison, among many others. After his solo career dried up, Preston remained a popular session player, working with Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, and Red Hot Chili Peppers into the mid-2000s.
- HOMETOWN
- Houston, TX, United States
- BORN
- 2 September 1946
- GENRE
- R&B/Soul