music · 21 October 1965 · 59 years ago
Bill Black, Elvis Presley's bass player, (1954-57), died four months after receiving surgery to remove a brain tumour, aged 39. With guitarist Scotty Moore, and Elvis Presley on rhythm guitar, Black played on That's All Right (Mama), Heartbreak Hotel, Baby Let's Play House, Mystery Train, Hound Dog; Jailhouse Rock in the late 1950s. Black, Scotty Moore and drummer D. J. Fontana toured extensively during Presley's early career. After leaving Presley Black formed Bill Black's Combo. More On Heartbreak Hotel
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