Bill Black

Bill Black

William Patton "Bill" Black, Jr. (September 17, 1926 – October 21, 1965) was an American musician who is noted as one of the pioneers of rockabilly music. Black was the bassist in Elvis Presley's early trio and the leader of Bill Black's Combo.

Read more about Bill Black:  Early Life, Career, Lyn Lou Studio, Ill Health and Death, Legacy

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