Bill Black

Bill Black

Nascimento : 1936-09-17, Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Morte : 1965-10-21

História

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.

Perfil

Bill Black

Filmes

Elvis: #1 Hit Performances & More
Himself (archive footage)
Elvis fans, thank your lucky stars. This jam-packed collection of pulse-raising performances from TV, movies, concerts and special events showcases the King delivering blistering renditions of 30 No. 1 hits. An outstanding introduction to the magic of Elvis Presley! This collection of 30 wonderful performances by the King of Rock 'n' Roll showcasing 21 of his #1 US and UK hits and 9 other classics. Culled from his TV guest appearances, movies, and concert films and television specials -- from 1956, the year his star ascended, to the 1970s when he reached the pinnacle of his career -- this is Elvis at his best. Highlights include Elvis singing "Don't Be Cruel" for his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and his performance of "Stuck on You" for "Welcome Home, Elvis," a TV variety special hosted by Frank Sinatra.
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Himself (archive footage)
Elvis fans, thank your lucky stars. This jam-packed collection of pulse-raising performances from TV, movies, concerts and special events showcases the King delivering blistering renditions of 15 No. 1 hits. Highlights include Elvis singing "Don't Be Cruel" for his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and his performance of "Stuck on You" for "Welcome Home, Elvis," a TV variety special hosted by Frank Sinatra.
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Himself - Upright Bass
This film features unreleased concert footage of Elvis Presley's afternoon performance at the 'Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show' held at the Fairgrounds in Tupelo, Mississippi on September 26, 1956. The professionally filmed black and white newsreel footage was synchronized with an amateur audio recording of the concert that had previously appeared on the 'Elvis Presley: A Golden Celebration' LP/CD box set.
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Himself (archive footage)
"The Television Years" examines the events that took place in the years between 1956 and 1960, in which Elvis Presley excited a whole nation as the "King of Rock and Roll" in the big television shows of the time. One highlight of this time periode was Elvis' 1960 combeback hosted by Frank Sinatra, which marked his first appearance on televison after his two-year stay in the army.
This Is Elvis
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Though several actors portray Elvis Presley at different stages of his life, this documentary is comprised mostly of actual performance footage and interviews with Elvis, his fans and those close to him. This biographical docu-drama features rare footage of Elvis and dramatically recreated scenes from Elvis' life.
Prisioneiro do Rock and Roll
Bass Player (uncredited)
Enviado para a prisão após matar um homem acidentalmente, Vince Everett (Presley), resolve cantar atrás das grades. Um golpe de sorte, coloca frente a frente, uma bela caçadora de talentos de uma gravadora, e Vince tem a oportunidade da sair da cade ia e se tornar um astro do rock.
A Mulher Que Eu Amo
Bass Player (uncredited)
Deke Rivers, vem do Sul, mas ele não se adapta ao mundo da música country. Uma promotora musical megera, interpretada por Lizabeth Scott, reconhece o talento único de Deke e o explora como um novo rosto que encanta o público jovem. A mídia distorce seu encanto e o identifica como uma pessoa temperamental até Derek provar que foi tão somente um mero engano.