{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62830f940023ab00142e90ce/6843b2d56604f43e340f6319?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Billy Preston: The Fifth Beatle Who Gave Soul to Rock ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62830f940023ab00142e90ce/1749267091885-8626cc99-6d47-4970-a1f9-d32e1dc888f8.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Billy Preston: The Fifth Beatle Who Gave Soul to Rock | A Heavenly Tribute </p><p><br></p><p>Today we honor the life, legacy, and heavenly birthday of Billy Preston—the electrifying keyboardist, singer-songwriter, and musical genius whose sound transcended genres. From touring with Little Richard and Ray Charles, to playing alongside The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Eric Clapton, Preston’s impact on music history is profound. Known for hits like \"Outa-Space,\" \"Will It Go Round in Circles,\" \"Nothing From Nothing,\" and co-writing \"You Are So Beautiful,\" Billy left an indelible mark on soul, funk, and rock. Discover the untold stories behind the man often called The Fifth Beatle—and why his spirit still grooves through generations. ✨ “If you can’t be with the one you love, love the one you’re with.” – Billy Preston 📅 Born: Sept 2, 1946 | Passed: June 6, 2006 🏆 Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Inductee (2021) #BillyPreston #FifthBeatle #SoulLegend #OutaSpace #NothingFromNothing #KeyboardGenius #MusicHistory #BlackMusicExcellence #HeavenlyBirthdayTribute</p>","author_name":"Barbria DeÁnne"}