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Bill Black

Bill Black

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

Strange Luck: The Tale of Bill Black
Strange Luck: The Tale of Bill Black
2022 • Himself
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007 • Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007 • Self (archive footage)
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
2007 • Self - Upright Bass
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
2002 • Self (archive footage)
The Real Buddy Holly Story
The Real Buddy Holly Story
1985 • Self (archive footage)
This Is Elvis
This Is Elvis
1981 • Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Loving You
Loving You
1957 • Bass Player (uncredited)

Full filmography

Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
2007 • Self (archive footage)
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Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
2007 • Self (archive footage)
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Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
2007 • Self - Upright Bass
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The Real Buddy Holly Story
The Real Buddy Holly Story
1985 • Self (archive footage)
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This Is Elvis
This Is Elvis
1981 • Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Loving You
Loving You
1957 • Bass Player (uncredited)
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Jailhouse Rock
Jailhouse Rock
1957 • Bass Player (uncredited)
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