Billy Stewart
Billy Stewart (born March 24, 1937 in Washington, DC , † January 17, 1970 in North Carolina ) was an American singer and keyboardist. Together with Marvin Gaye and Don Covay he was a member of the band Rainbows. He also played in Bo Diddley's band and got him a contract with Chess Records . Here he released his first solo single, Billy's Blues in 1956 . On January 17, 1970, he and three band members died on the way to a gig when his car broke through a bridge railing and fell into a river.
Hits
- I Do Love You (1965)
- Sitting in the Park (1965)
- Summertime (1966)
Web links
- Sound carriers by Billy Stewart in the catalog of the German National Library
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| SURNAME | Stewart, Billy |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American singer and keyboard player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 24, 1937 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Washington, DC |
| DATE OF DEATH | 17th January 1970 |
| Place of death | North Carolina |