KEYBOARD LEGEND BILLY PRESTON DIES AT AGE 59
Keyboard legend and ‘Fifth Beatle’ Billy Preston has died after a long illness as a result of malignant hypertension that resulted in kidney failure and other complications. As a result of a medical insult he’d been in a deep coma since last November 21st, but was still struggling to recover. He died at Shea Scottsdale Hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona where he’d lived for the last couple of years. Preston was often called the Fifth Beatle because he played keyboards on Let it Be, The White Album and Abbey Road. Preston also was part of Eric Clapton touring band. Preston’s own hits included “Nothing from Nothing,” “Will it Go Round in Circles,” and “You Are So Beautiful,” which Joe Cocker turned into an…
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RIP Billy! We’ll …
RIP Billy! We’ll miss you!
dejalo cantar men
dejalo cantar men
one of the greatest …
one of the greatest Hammond B3 players ever
Man…didn ‘t know …
Man…didn ‘t know Billy had passed on. Hey, dont forget his roots in the Church. I believe he “grew up” with gospel greats, Andre Crouch, Sandra Crouch, Edwin Hawkins, and Walter Hawkins.
A brilliant …
A brilliant musician and performer. Thanks for helping keep the memory of his contributions alive.
59 is young
59 is young
simplismente o …
simplismente o melhor organista que ja existiu na face da terra, vai ser muito dificil existir outro
Preston sera eterno
wow, he was a true …
wow, he was a true church boy. doin the holy ghost two step in the middle of the song. lol. love it. Go’head ‘n’ shout, man. RIP.
thanks doctorblues …
thanks doctorblues much appreciated, the comments left on about Billy Preston prove that not everyone on youtube is an idiot… =)
That’s The Way God …
That’s The Way God Planned It!
Regards from Chermany!
what song is he …
what song is he singing from 0:00-0:17
yeah, that’s a real …
yeah, that’s a real shame. What a sweetheart he was, let alone a great musician. thanks so much for the video. I had no idea of much of the history or his death either. so great that people like you post this kind of stuff…truly a new world is emerging fast.
SHOCKED!!! When did …
SHOCKED!!! When did we lose this asset to music!!!!
Gosh I had no idea …
Gosh I had no idea about Billy Preston. I just always loved the “nothing from nothing”…only the good die young. What a great talent!
the joy and talent …
the joy and talent God given! What a thrill and gift to us…
I saw him at The …
I saw him at The Shrine auditorium back in 75, I think? He was a TRUE MUSICIAN!!!! God REST your soul Billy!
I was at the first …
I was at the first show of the concert for Banglasdesh and Billy ‘s song was the highlight of the great show. he was an excellent keyboard player and a genuine good soul.
He was awesome…. …
He was awesome…. sadly missed
Billy was the …
Billy was the opening act for George Harrison’s “Dark Hoarse” (sic) 1974 North American tour. Given the dreadful state of George’s vocals at the time, many people thought Billy’s performance was the best part of the evening.
“That’s the way God …
“That’s the way God planned it.”
man didnt know he …
man didnt know he passed ,he will be missed…59 is way to young.
Wow…he’s gone…
Wow…he’s gone…
YOU CAN SEE BILLY …
YOU CAN SEE BILLY DANCING WITH MICK JAGGER ON ( HEY NEGRITA ) HE TOURED WITH THE STONES -RIP. BILLY -as JAGGER SAYS WHERE BILLY -ON THE LOVE YOU LIVE LP IN 77
wat is the name of …
wat is the name of thesong he was singing at the end
I didn’t know he …
I didn’t know he died! till now. R.I.P