Roots of Billy Preston
The artists and genres Billy Preston came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
Ray Charlesartist
Paul JabaraartistPaul Frederick Jabara was an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He wrote Donna Summer's Oscar-winning "Last Dance" from Thank God It's Friday (1978), as well as "No More Tears ", Summer's international hit duet with Barbra Streisand. He also co-wrote the Weather Girls' iconic hit "It's Raining Men" with Paul Shaffer.
Lauren Woodartist
Climie FisherartistClimie Fisher were a British pop duo formed by vocalist Simon Climie and former Naked Eyes keyboardist Rob Fisher. In 1987–1988, they had two international hit singles: "Rise to the Occasion" and "Love Changes (Everything)".
George Harrisonartist
Little Richardartist
Sam Cookeartist
The Everly Brothersartist
The Beatlesartist
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Mahalia Jacksonartist
Nat King Coleartist
Fats Dominoartist
Andraé Crouchartist
Jimi Hendrixartist
Hey Judeartist
Clarence Clemonsartist
Ian Stewartartist
Sly and the Family Stoneartist
Levon Helmartist
Bobbie Gentryartist
Julie Felixartist
Martha Reevesartist
The Dirty HeadsartistDirty Heads is an American reggae rock band from Huntington Beach, California. Their debut album, Any Port in a Storm, was released on September 23, 2008, by Executive Music Group (Fontana/Universal). Their latest album, 7 Seas, will released on June 12, 2026, by Better Noise Music. They have been associated with music groups such as Sublime with Rome, 311, and Pepper, and have toured with groups including Cobra Starship, Aer, and Gym Class Heroes.