Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
September 17, 1936
Died
October 21, 1965 (age 29)
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
TV
The Dick Clark Show
Self
1958
Film
Jailhouse Rock
Bass Player (uncredited)
1957
Film
Loving You
Bass Player (uncredited)
1957
Film
This Is Elvis
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1981
Film
The Real Buddy Holly Story
Self (archive footage)
1985
Film
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Self (archive footage)
2007
Film
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Self (archive footage)
2007
Film
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
Self (archive footage)
2002
Film
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
Self - Upright Bass
2007
Film
Strange Luck: The Tale of Bill Black
Himself
2022
Filmography
2022FilmStrange Luck: The Tale of Bill Blackas Himself2007FilmElvis: #1 Hit Performancesas Self (archive footage)2007FilmElvis: The King of Rock 'n' Rollas Self (archive footage)2007FilmTupelo's Own Elvis Presleyas Self - Upright Bass2002FilmThe Definitive Elvis: The Television Yearsas Self (archive footage)1985FilmThe Real Buddy Holly Storyas Self (archive footage)1981FilmThis Is Elvisas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)1958TVThe Dick Clark Showas Self1957FilmLoving Youas Bass Player (uncredited)1957FilmJailhouse Rockas Bass Player (uncredited)