Another Step of Opportunity
After adding organ and electric piano to tracks on Abbey Road and Let It Be, John Lennon recommended that Preston join the group as an official member. Still, Paul McCartney squashed the idea because they had enough difficulties agreeing on something.
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Preston is recognized as a co-writer on “Get Back,” and he played with the group on their final performance, from the roof of the Apple office building, despite not being an official member. Billy Preston is a true artist who excels at what he does.