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Bill Black

Sep 17, 1936 - Oct 21, 1965 (29 years old) in Memphis, Tennessee, USA

William Patton Black Jr. 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. Black later formed Bill Black's Combo.

Known For

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The Dick Clark Show
Self
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Loving You
Bass Player (uncredited)
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Jailhouse Rock
Bass Player (uncredited)
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The Real Buddy Holly Story
Self (archive footage)
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Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Self (archive footage)
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This Is Elvis
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Self (archive footage)
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Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Self - Upright Bass
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Strange Luck: The Tale of Bill Black
Himself
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The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Self (archive footage)

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