– all I remember was we had a groove going and someone said “take a solo”, then when the album came out my name was there on the song. Things were hard for them then, Brian had died and there was a lot of politics and money hassles with Apple, but we got on personality-wise and they grew to trust me – I was a kind of sounding board The press called me the Fifth Beatle but I was just really happy to be there. Sent word for me to come by, we got to jamming and one thing led to another and I ended up recording in the studio with them. We went our separate ways for a few of years, then I came to London with Ray Charles and George came to see the gig and spotted me in the band. They were also unique at the time in the way a bunch of white guys handled black music and were able to add to it. Their harmonies, the way they dressed and their personalities set them apart from the others. What was instantly obvious to me was that they weren’t like the other bands around then. We weren’t so far apart in age, particularly George, so we hit it off from the start. He was a hero of theirs so they were in awe and I think they were impressed with me too because I was only 16 and holding down a job in his band. I arrived to do a two-week residency at the Star Club with Little Richard. 7 are registered trademarks.Ī fine sippin’ whiskey is best enjoyed responsibly.īy Billy Preston t’s hard to believe it’s been over 40 years since I first met The Beatles in Hamburg in 1962. The genuine article Packed with classic interviews, reviews and photos from the archives of NME and Melody Maker Digitally signed by TeAM YYePG DN: cn=TeAM YYePG, c=US, o=TeAM YYePG, ou=TeAM YYePG, com Reason: I am the author of this document Date: 2005.06.11 11:59:55 +08'00'
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