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| Author | Topic: Billy Preston Dead at 59 |
Bob Miller                POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Alexandria, Virginia, United States |
posted 06-06-2006 02:02 PM
    
Billy Preston, aka "the Fifth Beatle" the exuberant keyboardist who landed dream gigs with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and enjoyed his own series of hit singles, including "Outta Space" and "Nothing From Nothing," died Tuesday at 59. Preston had battled chronic kidney failure, and he received a kidney transplant in 2002. But the kidney failed and he has been on dialysis ever since, Moore said earlier this year. Known for his big smile and towering Afro, Preston was a teen prodigy on the piano and organ, and lent his gospel-tinged touch to classics such as the Beatles' "Get Back" and the Stones' "Can't You Hear Me Knocking?" He also wrote Joe Cocker's weeper, "You Are So Beautiful," and co-wrote with Quincy Jones the score for 1970 movie "They Call Me Mr. Tibbs." Other achievements included being a musical guest on the 1975 debut of "Saturday Night Live," and having a song named after him by Miles Davis. Among his film credits: "Blues Brothers 2000" and "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." Preston remained close to Harrison and performed at Harrison's all-star charity event, "The Concert for Bangladesh" and at the "Concert for George," a tribute to Harrison, who died of cancer in 2001. He played on solo records by Harrison, Ringo Starr and John Lennon. Preston also toured and recorded extensively with the Rolling Stones, playing on such classic albums as "Sticky Fingers" and "Exile on Main Street." In the mid-'70s, he parted from the Stones, reportedly unhappy over not getting proper credit for "Melody" and other songs. He reunited with the band in 1997 on its "Bridges to Babylon" record. This message has been edited by Bob Miller on 06-06-2006 at 02:03 PM |
Wayne Finch   POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Toronto, Canada |
posted 06-06-2006 02:31 PM
Also "Will it go around in circles" |
Tytanium-K POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Sweet Home Northern Bama, USA |
posted 06-06-2006 03:00 PM
Another icon g-o-n-e...how far behind are we--you all know who I'm talking about...and it ain't the youngsters!  |
GenoTex POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Oakfield, WI, USA |
posted 06-06-2006 04:07 PM
He played on tour with Clapton just about 4-5 years ago...  RIP Mr. Preston. God's gotta have one great band up there by now, if you think about it!
now there's a 3 piece band!
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Bob Miller POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Alexandria, Virginia, United States |
posted 06-06-2006 06:08 PM
And Keith Moon on drums! |
TooHipCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Londonderry,NH |
posted 06-06-2006 07:27 PM
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