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

Blues Brothers 2000

The Louisiana Gator Boys

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Self (archive footage)

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sgt. Pepper

Ticker

Blues Band Organ

Let It Be

Self (uncredited)

The Concert for Bangladesh

Self

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

Self

The Derby Stallion

Will Gentry