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The piece profiles Billy Preston, the keyboard virtuoso who electrified the 1971 Bangladesh benefit at Madison Square Garden and later scored solo hits, while revealing the private pain behind his public joy—his sexuality, childhood abuse, and years of addiction—set against a backdrop of gospel roots and legendary collaborations, as a new documentary aims to honor his genius amid his life’s silences and tragedy.
Paris Barclay's documentary "Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It" offers an eye-opening exploration of the talented yet enigmatic musician Billy Preston. Known for his collaborations with The Beatles and contributions to the development of funk, Preston's career was marked by both musical genius and personal struggles, including his secretive sexuality and substance abuse issues. The film highlights Preston's profound influence on music and his complex identity, ultimately portraying a life of brilliance overshadowed by tragedy.