Bill Black Musical artist

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

Personal facts

Birth date	September 17, 1926
Birth place	Tennessee , Memphis Tennessee , United States
Date of death	October 21, 1965
Place of death	Tennessee , Memphis Tennessee , United States

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Musical artist

Career started	1954
associated musical artist	Elvis Presley The Blue Moon Boys
Background	Non vocal instrumentalist
genre	Rock and roll
instrument	Bass guitar Double bass Guitar
record label	London Records Sun Records Hi Records Felsted Records