Billy Preston
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Billy Preston
Summary
Billy Preston is a human[1]. He was born in Houston[2]. He was born on September 2, 1946[3]. He died in Scottsdale[4]. He died on June 6, 2006[5]. He worked as a singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], composer[8], pianist[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,351 views/month, #4,614 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Billy Preston was born in Houston[2].
- Billy Preston passed away in Scottsdale[4].
- Billy Preston was born on September 2, 1946[3].
- Billy Preston died on June 6, 2006[5].
- Burial took place at Inglewood Park Cemetery[12].
- Billy Preston held citizenship in United States[13].
- English was Billy Preston's native language[14].
- Billy Preston is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
- Billy Preston's professions included singer[6].
- Billy Preston worked as a singer-songwriter[7].
- Billy Preston worked as a composer[8].
- Billy Preston worked as a pianist[9].
- Billy Preston worked as an actor[10].
- Billy Preston worked as a keyboardist[16].
- Billy Preston's education included a stint at Susan Miller Dorsey High School[17].
- Billy Preston received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[18].
- Billy Preston was influenced by Ray Charles[19].
- Billy Preston is recorded as male[20].
- Billy Preston's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Billy Preston's genre is gospel music[22].
- Billy Preston's genre is blues[23].
- Billy Preston's genre is soul[24].
- Billy Preston's genre is funk[25].
- Billy Preston's genre is rhythm and blues[26].
- Billy Preston's genre is rock and roll[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Houston[2], Billy Preston… he was born on September 2, 1946[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Billy Preston's education included a stint at Susan Miller Dorsey High School[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], composer[8], pianist[9], actor[10], and keyboardist[16].
Recognition
Billy Preston received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[18].
Death and Burial
Billy Preston died on June 6, 2006[5]. He died in Scottsdale[4]. Recorded cause of death include kidney failure[28] and malignant hypertension[29]. He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Billy Preston ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,351 views/month, #4,614 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Billy Preston born?
Billy Preston was born in Houston[2].
Where did Billy Preston die?
Billy Preston passed away in Scottsdale[4].
What did Billy Preston do for work?
Billy Preston worked as singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], composer[8], pianist[9], and actor[10].
Where did Billy Preston go to school?
Billy Preston was educated at Susan Miller Dorsey High School[17].
What awards did Billy Preston receive?
Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[18].