Back to peopleBill BlackKnown forActingBornSeptember 17, 1936DiedOctober 21, 1965Place of birthMemphis, Tennessee, USABiographyLife and careerWilliam 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.Filmography1 filmsAll1Acting1Jailhouse Rock1957as Bass Player (uncredited)