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How Billy Preston Became 'Like a Fifth Beatle,' Saved the Band's “Let It Be” Sessions: 'They Were Struggling'

Preston's life and his contributions to the Beatles final studio album are explored in the documentary 'Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It' Billy Preston in 1972. The Beatles have long been ...
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‘Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It’ Review: Eye-Opening Look at the Organ Prodigy Who Fused with the Beatles and Helped to Forge Funk

Like a lot of people, I first saw Billy Preston in “Let It Be,” where his luscious electric-keyboard noodlings provided the sweet center to songs like “Don’t Let Me Down” and “Get Back.” But it wasn’t ...
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Billy Preston fills stat sheet, propels KU’s alumni team to opening win in TBT

Former Kansas Jayhawks forward Billy Preston played pro basketball for teams in both the Middle East and Mexico during the 2024-25 season. According to former KU guard Tyshawn Taylor, who played two ...
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How Billy Preston Became 'Like a Fifth Beatle,' Saved the Band's “Let It Be” Sessions: 'They Were Struggling'

The Beatles have long been regarded by fans and rock historians as the Fab Four, but toward the end of their '60s run as a band, an honorary fifth member arrived to give them a much-needed creative ...
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‘Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It’ Review: Eye-Opening Look at the Organ Prodigy Who Fused with the Beatles and Helped to Forge Funk

Paris Barclay's documentary explores a maverick who had hit singles, was secretly gay, and wasn't as big a 1970s star as he should have been. The sound of a holy organ rang out, and the camera zoomed ...