Billy Preston was an American musician known for being a consummate sideman as a keyboard player, recording and touring with many famous artists, most notably the Beatles as well as the Rolling Stones, Sly and the Family Stone, and Eric Clapton. He was also a successful solo artist and songwriter. Preston was the only recording artist to share a credit with the Beatles on one of their songs, for his organ playing on “Get Back.” He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.
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