Who was the only American musician to be credited on a Beatles recording other than the group's four members?
Correct answer: Billy Preston

Destino Manifesto
He was so great. The Concert for George, 2002: the best of the best of the BEST! ❤

Player #26129643
How could no one mention the song, 'Nothin' from Nothin' (Leaves Nothin'...you gotta have something, if you wanna be with me...)? Preston remained successful in the R&B world after the Beatles.

Lake Elsinore player
Don’t forget about a Band of Gypsies with Hendrix

player one.five
All Things Must Pass...Thank you, Billy.

tunegrabber
Player #26129643, yes, saw him in the 1st incarnation of Ringo's all-Starrs. they played that song.

Mars V
RushMama2112, Clapton was another fifth Beatle.

RushMama2112
Saw him with Eric Clapton the year before he died. Was thrilled to see him play.