Author Topic: Billy Preston has died (Read 152 times)

fmm · « **on:** June 06, 2006, 10:44:26 AM »

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(Message edited by davehouck on June 06, 2006)

lbpesq · « **Reply #1 on:** June 06, 2006, 10:55:00 AM »

First Vince, now Billy. Not a good week for keyboard players. I didn't realize Billy had been in a coma for the last 7 months. Another of the greats is gone. Peace.

Bill, tgo

David Houck · « **Reply #2 on:** June 06, 2006, 05:37:11 PM »

I heard about this on the evening news. For those of you who have a copy of the Concert For George, now would be a good time to put on My Sweet Lord.

811952 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 06, 2006, 05:40:54 PM »

We're getting old, folks. It is painful to know that I will have to endure all of my heroes' passings, unless I go first. 'Miss you...

John

David Houck · « **Reply #4 on:** June 06, 2006, 05:47:17 PM »

And if you don't have that, this is nice too! Good for your heart.

applejuice · « **Reply #5 on:** June 06, 2006, 06:46:11 PM »

Thanks for that link, Dave. I enjoy listening to Billy Preston sing. What an amazing voice.

bigideas · « **Reply #6 on:** June 06, 2006, 07:06:46 PM »

John, don't feel old. i'm 26 and i absolutely love Billy's music. something about the soul and spirituality of the way he played, and the beauty of the truly amazing voice. excuse me, i must go put Behold on the turntable.

olieoliver · « **Reply #7 on:** June 06, 2006, 07:34:23 PM »

Dave thanks, Thats the Way video was awsome. I'm going to have our team learn that for our church. I still have goose bumps!

jacko · « **Reply #8 on:** June 07, 2006, 02:24:33 AM »

I heard about this late last night on the radio. Very sad. What was worse was that BBC radio 2 were struggling to find a Billy Preston recording to play as a tribute! My abiding memory is of his performance on the concert for Bangladesh. especially when George is introducing the band... We've forgotten Billy Preston! As if!....

Graeme