
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
9/17/1936
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

Loving You
as Bass Player (uncredited)

Jailhouse Rock
as Bass Player (uncredited)

Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as Self (archive footage)

The Real Buddy Holly Story
as Self (archive footage)

This Is Elvis
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley
as Self - Upright Bass

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
as Self (archive footage)

Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self (archive footage)

Strange Luck: The Tale of Bill Black
as Himself