Bill Black

Personal Info

Birthday

September 17, 1936

Day of Death

1965-10-21

(29 years old)

Place of Birth

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Also Known As

William Patton Black Jr.

Bill Black

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.

Known For

Jailhouse Rock

Loving You

Filmography

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