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Musician
Billy Preston
American R&B musician (1946 to 2006)
Billy Preston was born on September 2, 1946 and died on June 6, 2006, aged 59.
- Born
- September 2, 1946, Houston
- Died
- June 6, 2006
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Musician
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Billy’s birthday, by the numbers
- Billy Preston was born on a Monday.
- Billy Preston would have turned 80 in 2026.
- Half birthday: March 2. Birthstone: Sapphire.
- Billy Preston belongs to Baby Boomers.
Age gaps
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Frequently asked questions
When was Billy Preston born?
Billy Preston was born on September 2, 1946 and died on June 6, 2006, aged 59.
What is Billy Preston’s zodiac sign?
Virgo, born September 2.