Billy Preston’s pop successes “Will It Go Round In Circles,” “Nothing From Nothing,” and “Outa-Space” cemented his place on the charts, but he was much more than that. Preston played with the Beatles (who pondered inviting him to join the group), the Rolling Stones (with whom he recorded and toured), Eric Clapton, Barbra Streisand, Sly, and the Family Stone, among others.
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Billy’s gentle attitude and loving heart was instrumental in mending the schism that had nearly broken the band a year before their demise. The critically acclaimed Beatles albums “Let it Be” and “Abbey Road” would not have been recorded if it weren’t for Billy. This article will provide you with several stories and information regarding the fifth Beatle’s life that you may have been curious about.