Bill Black
Musicians · bassist
American bassist (1926–1965)
About Bill Black
William Patton Black Jr. (September 17, 1926 – October 21, 1965) 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
- Known for
- Grandes Del Rock’n’Roll, Milkcow Blues Boogie / You’re a Heartbreaker
- Born
- 1926-09-17
- Died
- 1965-10-21
- Artist type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- Memphis
- Associated area
- United States
- Active period
- 1926-09-17 – 1965-10-21
- MusicBrainz description
- US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo
- ISNI
- 0000000030566380, 0000000055179643
