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Bill Black
Born
Sep 17, 1936
Died: Oct 21, 1965
Lived 29 years
Place of Birth
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
9
Movies
1
TV Shows
Also Known As
William Patton Black Jr.
IMDb Profile
Bill Black
Acting
Biography
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.
Movies
9
TV Shows
1
Strange Luck: The Tale of Bill Black
as
Himself
2022
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as
Self (archive footage)
2007
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as
Self (archive footage)
2007
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
as
Self - Upright Bass
2007
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
as
Self (archive footage)
2002
The Real Buddy Holly Story
as
Self (archive footage)
1985
This Is Elvis
as
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1981
Loving You
as
Bass Player (uncredited)
1957
Jailhouse Rock
as
Bass Player (uncredited)
1957
