 Elvis Presley live with Scotty Moore and Bill Black Image by Uncredited, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Black Bill ComboBill Black Bill Black American bassist (1926–1965) For other uses, see Bill Black (disambiguation). William Patton Black Jr. (September 17, 1926 – October 21, 1965)[1] was an American musician and bandleader who is noted as one of the pioneers of rock and roll. He played in Elvis Presley's early trio, The Blue Moon Boys. Black later formed Bill Black's Combo. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Bill Black Bill Black live, 1956 Background information Birth name William Patton Black Jr. Born (1926-09-17)September 17, 1926 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Died October 21, 1965(1965-10-21) (aged 39) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Genres Rock and roll rockabilly Occupation(s) Bassist, bandleader Instruments Double bass bass guitar Years active 1954–1965 Labels Sun, RCA Victor (Presley); Hi, UK:… (Source: Wikipedia)
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