Happy birthday to Billy Preston, born on this day in 1946 — the “Fifth Beatle” and one of the greatest keyboardists in popular music. Equally at home on the Hammond organ, piano, and electric keys, Preston worked with everyone from the Beatles (Get Back, Let It Be) and the Rolling Stones to Ray Charles and Sam Cooke. As a solo artist, he delivered unforgettable hits like Nothing from Nothing, Will It Go Round in Circles, and Outa-Space, blending gospel roots with funk, soul, and rock.
@SVG__Collection Heavenly BD wishes🎂🕊️to #BillyPreston, 1 of the greatest funkmasters who ever walked this Earth. We featured Mr Preston in our earlier birthday post. Hope the Angels above are taking good care of this beloved music maker. x.com/SmoothJazz0204…
@SVG__Collection Heavenly BD wishes🎂🕊️to #BillyPreston, 1 of the greatest funkmasters who ever walked this Earth. We featured Mr Preston in our earlier birthday post. Hope the Angels above are taking good care of this beloved music maker. x.com/SmoothJazz0204…
@SVG__Collection 1975 Stones “Tour of the Americas” Billy played keyboards/piano… it was a fantastic experience
@SVG__Collection I remember buying Outta Space on a 45rpm from Sam’s Record Shop in my neighborhood. I loved music so much as a kid.
@SVG__Collection 🎶Nothing from Nothing leaves Nothing 🎶 🎶Will It Go Round In Circles 🎶
@SVG__Collection That’s The Way God Planned It. Just loved him.
@SVG__Collection That's the Way God Planned It was my favorite and it was produced by George Harrison.
@SVG__Collection What’s the story on the “fifth beetle” thing?
@SVG__Collection Tormented soul with serious addiction problems, but immensely talented.
@SVG__Collection What a wonderful talent. And, with an infectious smile.
@SVG__Collection Billy Preston has to be the most beloved child predator on earth
@SVG__Collection Funking with the Stones. share.google/K5qc1cx0Ep3za7…
@SVG__Collection used to dance to this when it came out, at the Fort Richardson, Anchorage AK, teen club.
@SVG__Collection Thanks for all the great great times, Billy Preston
@SVG__Collection And his fro had its own gravitational field.
@SVG__Collection So awesome in every aspect!!!
@SVG__Collection the fun and joy in the notes and his big smile omg 🫶🏼
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