Billy Preston R.i.p.

cashman · 09-06-2006, 22:44

noticed earlier in the week the great man croaked - kidney failure, surprised no-one commented? maybe only me thought so? R.I.P. worked with both stones and beatles in his day as well as his solo career,the guy could certainly play the keyboards.

WillowTheWhisp · 09-06-2006, 22:49

I missed that news item. R.I.P. Billy.

Doug · 09-06-2006, 23:24

All good things and all that, another passing that singles that life is catching up to some of us. God Bless, rest in peace Billy Preston.

http://www.billypreston.net/

Alan Gilmartin · 10-06-2006, 00:12

I missed that one two Cashman, surprised Wynonie did'nt spot it, but I bet he did?. Have peace in the valley Billy.

cashman · 10-06-2006, 00:33

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Originally Posted by Doug

All good things and all that, another passing that singles that life is catching up to some of us. God Bless, rest in peace Billy Preston.

http://www.billypreston.net/

thanks for the link doug , i think its a bit sad i have seen no tribute from mcartney.

shakermaker · 10-06-2006, 02:37

legend.
strawberry fields forever would have been nothing but a recorded trip if it wasnt for his melodies.

Wynonie Harris · 10-06-2006, 08:10

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Originally Posted by Alan Gilmartin

I missed that one two Cashman, surprised Wynonie did'nt spot it, but I bet he did?. Have peace in the valley Billy.

No, I didn't, Al, so thanks for letting us know, Mr C. A sad loss. What was that brilliant instrumental record of his they used to play up Accy Disco? I can hear it now, but I've totally forgotten the name.

Mancie · 10-06-2006, 20:04

Class stuff from billy.. gave untold to motown and has my respect

grannyclaret · 12-06-2006, 12:52

Just seen this thread... R.I.P. Billy

cashman · 12-06-2006, 16:47

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

No, I didn't, Al, so thanks for letting us know, Mr C. A sad loss. What was that brilliant instrumental record of his they used to play up Accy Disco? I can hear it now, but I've totally forgotten the name.

dont know what the track up accy disco was me mate knocked somebody down the stairs with his crutches and that was that.

but could have been outa space or struttin or space race ? those were 3 of his big instrumentals stateside.

Wynonie Harris · 12-06-2006, 18:11

It's all come back to me now. It was called "Billy's Bag" - I remember Big Mick Ward, Accy Corporation bus driver and part-time DJ giving it a spin to a packed floor. "Outta Space" came later in the early 70's - another cracking track.