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Jimmy Preston was born on 18 August, 1913, is an American musician and minister. Discover Jimmy Preston's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?

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Born 18 August, 1913
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1913

James Alfred Smith Preston (August 18, 1913 – December 17, 1984), was an American R&B bandleader, alto saxophonist, drummer and singer who made an important contribution to early rock and roll.

1920

The sax breaks on "Rock the Joint" were the work of tenor player Danny Turner (1920–1995).

1945

Preston was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, and formed his own group in 1945.

1949

His first R&B top ten hit was with "Hucklebuck Daddy" in 1949, recorded for Philadelphia's Gotham Records.

His main claim to fame was to record, as Jimmy Preston and His Prestonians, the original version of "Rock the Joint" for Gotham in 1949.

1950

In 1950, tenor saxophone player Benny Golson and pianist Billy Gaines were added to his new line-up and recorded songs like "Hay Ride" and "Early Morning Blues".

Preston moved to Derby Records and had a final R&B hit with a cover of Louis Prima’s "Oh Babe".

1951

"Rock the Joint" was re-recorded by Jimmy Cavallo in 1951, and Bill Haley and the Saddlemen in 1952.

1952

Preston gave up playing music in 1952, but as Reverend Dr. James S. Preston, he founded the Victory Baptist Church in 1962.

1984

He died in Philadelphia in 1984, aged 71.

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