Bill BlackActingSeptember 17, 1936— October 21, 1965(29 years old)Memphis, Tennessee, USAPopularity: 0IMDbBiographyWilliam 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.Also Known AsWilliam Patton Black Jr.Known For5.5The Dick Clark ShowSelf6.2Jailhouse RockBass Player (uncredited)6.2Loving YouBass Player (uncredited)7.0This Is ElvisSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)6.0The Real Buddy Holly StorySelf (archive footage)5.2The Definitive Elvis: The Television YearsSelf (archive footage)5.5Elvis: #1 Hit PerformancesSelf (archive footage)10.0Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' RollSelf (archive footage)6.6Tupelo's Own Elvis PresleySelf - Upright BassStrange Luck: The Tale of Bill BlackHimselfFilmographyMovies9TV Shows1AllCast9CrewBrowse All2020sStrange Luck: The Tale of Bill BlackHimself2000s5.5Elvis: #1 Hit PerformancesSelf (archive footage)10.0Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' RollSelf (archive footage)6.6Tupelo's Own Elvis PresleySelf - Upright Bass5.2The Definitive Elvis: The Television YearsSelf (archive footage)1980s6.0The Real Buddy Holly StorySelf (archive footage)7.0This Is ElvisSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)1950s6.2Jailhouse RockBass Player (uncredited)6.2Loving YouBass Player (uncredited)