Bill Black

Born: 1936-09-17 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Died: 1965-10-21

Known For: 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.

Filmography

2022

Strange Luck: The Tale of Bill Black as Himself

2007

Elvis: #1 Hit Performances as Self (archive footage)
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley as Self - Upright Bass
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll as Self (archive footage)

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)

1958

The Dick Clark Show as Self

1957

Loving You as Bass Player (uncredited)
Jailhouse Rock as Bass Player (uncredited)