Billy Preston Was Once...

[Emerald City]

an actor :gentleman:

10 year old Billy Preston was playing with gospel great Mahalia Jackson one day at his church and a film producer who was there to see Jackson, was sitting in the audience. The producer was so impressed with Preston that he casted Billy as W.C. Handy in the film 'St. Louis Blues.'

[fantagurl]

I bet Billy was a hit on the screen.

[Diamond Girl]

I'd like to see him in the film ;D

[musicradio77]

And don't forget the Beatles "Get Back" where it features Billy Preston playing on his keyboards.