Known For
Acting
Birthday
September 17, 1936
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 - Movies
Jailhouse Rock
as Bass Player (uncredited)
This Is Elvis
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Loving You
as Bass Player (uncredited)
The Real Buddy Holly Story
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self (archive footage)
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as Self (archive footage)
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
as Self (archive footage)
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
as Self - Upright Bass
Strange Luck: The Tale of Bill Black
as Himself
