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.

Known For

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

Self (archive footage)

Blues Brothers 2000

The Louisiana Gator Boys

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sgt. Pepper

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Self (archive footage)

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band

Self

Motown Returns to the Apollo

Ticker

Blues Band Organ

Let It Be

Self (uncredited)