Bill Black

Rock and roll, Bassist

1926 – 1965

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Who was Bill Black?

William Patton "Bill" Black, Jr. was an American musician who is noted as one of the pioneers of rockabilly music. Black was the bassist in Elvis Presley's early trio and the leader of Bill Black's Combo.

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Born
Sep 17, 1926
Memphis
Also known as
  • William Patton Black, Jr.
  • Black, Bill
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Memphis
Died
Oct 21, 1965
Memphis

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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