Listen to your favorite songs from bill wyman by bill wyman now. Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, hardcover. This production features a 24page booklet filled with photographs and wymans ofteninsightful observations and minibios on a per artist basis. Bill wymans blues odyssey is an informative documentary detailing the history of blues music. Bill wyman reveals that he was his own bands biggest fan in his glorified scrapbook, rolling with the stones sean ohagan sat 7 dec 2002 23. Mar 31, 2017 in 1997 he formed bill wymans rhythm kings. Biography one of the first musicians to sign on as a member of the rolling stones, bill wyman was the band s bassist from 1962 to 1991. Bill then took up a job as a carpenter and was in the meantime teaching himself bass guitar. In may 1989 bill wyman opened his sticky fingers restaurant on phillimore gardens, off londons iconic high street kensington. It is no longer available and a true collectors item as only 1,000 cds and 500.
The original line up consisted of mick jagger vocals, harmonica, keith richards guitar, vocals, bill wyman bass, charlie watts drums and brian jones guitar. May 04, 2008 see a trailer for the dvd of bill wyman s blues odyssey and visit. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wyman s blues odyssey. It starts with some of the early 1920s blues artists and ends with stevie ray vaughans album texas flood. Bill wymans blues odyssey, an album by various artists on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The bands original rhythm section did not include bassist bill wyman, who. Since 1997, he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wyman s rhythm kings. All bill wyman s rhythm kings lyrics sorted by popularity, with video and meanings.
Bill wyman s blues odyssey is told with the passion and insight that only he can command, through his having known many of the legends, played with them, talked with them and taken their music to the world. He had a day job when he hooked up with keith, brian, and mick. Theres a new documentary about bill wyman hitting theaters, and contrary to expectations, perhaps, its not a silent movie. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bill wyman s rhythm kings at the discogs marketplace. He s a monster bass player and a mediocre at best singer who relies on his many famous friends to help him out.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Bill wymans blues odyssey by various artists on spotify. See a trailer for the dvd of bill wymans blues odyssey and visit. Former stones bass player bill wyman gave a seminar on the history of blues music to an audience of school kids in october 2007 and heres part one. Although wyman has released solo records, the only original recordings he penned for the stones were in another land off of their satanic majesties request and downtown suzie which remained unreleased until the june 1975 release of metamorphosis. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wymans blues odyssey. He certainly comes across like that in this dvd entitled bill wymans blues odyssey, which is a walkthrough history of the blues from the cotton fields of the southern united states to the blues clubs and pubs of his native homeland, the united kingdom. Bill wymans rhythm kings are an english bluesrock band founded and led by former rolling stones bass guitarist bill wyman. Bill wyman is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Bill wymans treasure islands is the who, what, when, where, why and how of historical treasures found in great britain and ireland. The rolling stones were scheduled to play at a free concert for blackhill. Bill wyman s rhythm kings are an english blues rock band founded and led by former rolling stones bass guitarist bill wyman. Drawing on his stash of 1,300 albums, the twocd set bill wyman s blues odyssey makes a strong case for the lasting eloquence of the african american blues music recorded in the oppressive south during the depression and on till 1951.
The starting point of bill s odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of americas deep south. Keith richards said once that he first time they jammed with bill, he brought two vox ac30s with him as well as his bass amp, and said they could plug into them. Bill was also the first rolling stone to have a hit solo single around the world. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by bill. It was like going from a no name practice amp to a twin reverb. But it is titled the quiet one, in deference to the legendary bass players reputation as the most reserved of the rolling stones, an image he thinks he merited only by being pitted against some of the most outgoing bandmates rock n roll has ever known. Bill wyman has put together a fine group of old blues that feature a wide range of musicians, both famous and obscure, playing a wide range of blues styles.
Bill wyman s blues odyssey is an informative documentary detailing the history of blues music. Bill wymans blues odyssey dvd from the guardian the guardian. Bill wyman s blues odyssey grew out of a television project of the same name. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bill wymans rhythm kings at the discogs marketplace. If you dont have the real audio player, you can download it for free here. One of the worlds most renowned, multiple awardwinning record companies. Bill wyman, former bassist for the rolling stones, is your host for this documentary which offers a detailed look at the history of blues music. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Double bill bill wyman, bill wymans rhythm kings songs.
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Bill wyman born william george perks jr 24 october 1936 is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. Since 1997, he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wymans rhythm kings. Be the first to ask a question about bill wymans blues odyssey. Bill wymans blues odyssey is told with the passion and insight that only he can command, through his having known many of the legends, played with them, talked with them and taken their music to the world. Jan 10, 2008 former rolling stones bassist bill wyman talks to robert sandall about the new tour by his band the rhythm kings and why, at 71, he has to keep working. Rock fans who have never listened to traditional blues will recognize a number of these songs which have been covered by artists ranging from van morrison to john mayall. Bill wyman, former bassist for the rolling stones, is your host for this. Each wyman shoots chagall book included a cd of classical music entitled the chagall suite, which was written and arranged by bill wyman and mike batt. Now document has given bill wyman the opportunity to trace his romance with the blues over a twodisc set, beginning with mamie smith s goin crazy with the blues in 1926 and traveling all the way to elmore james dust my broom in 1951. Bill wyman even has a soundtrack listing for his blues odessey. Buy blues odyssey by bill wyman from waterstones today.
For anyone wishing to take a quick historical crash course, bill wymans blues odyssey seems a. We follow their descendants as they walk, travel the highways, in this evocative and intensely personal history of the blues, bill wyman pays tribute to the musicians who inspired him and whose music he took around the world as a. The restaurant contained a truly unique range of over 100 items from the bill wyman archive and the collection filled the walls and bar area and included key pieces and vintage items spanning bills career. Bill wymans blues odyssey the second book by the former rolling stone bassist after his memoir stone alone is an expansive and comprehensive look at the blues, a volume that truly deserves its name. He has worked producing both records and film, and has scored music for film in. Blues odyssey follows the rise of the blues in america. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the blues, bill wyman pays tribute to the musicians who inspired him and whose music he took around the world as a member of the rolling stones. It includes a list and pictures of albums that he singled out in his blues journey. The starting point of bill s odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of america s deep south. As the counterpart of the successful book of the same name, bill wymans blues odyssey dvd is essential to anyone who has either purchased the book bill wymans blues odyssey or has an interest in exploring the story and journey of blues music narrated by an exmember of the rolling stones, the band who did so much to introduce the music to. Bill wymans blues odyssey dvd starts by exploring the primitive origins of the blues in africa and takes us on a global journey through the rural southern states of america up to the urban northern cities and eventually over to europe and the uk.
Former rolling stones bassist bill wyman talks to robert sandall about the new tour by his band the rhythm kings and why, at 71, he has to keep working. Every song is carefully picked, finely honed and exquisitely crafted classic rock. My life has been an extraordinary adventure, wyman said, via deadline. Since 1997 he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wymans. Bill wyman, now 80, kept a daily diary, took thousands of pictures and shot hours of film footage and collected vast amounts of. For the past 20 years bill wymans rhythm kings band have toured extensively. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by wyman, bill isbn. Rude dudes bill wymans blues odyssey 2003, cd discogs. He has worked producing records and films, and has scored music for films and television. Now document has given bill wyman the opportunity to trace his romance with the blues over a twodisc set, beginning with mamie smiths goin crazy with the blues in 1926 and traveling all the way to elmore james dust my broom in 1951. Biography one of the first musicians to sign on as a member of the rolling stones, bill wyman was the bands bassist from 1962 to 1991.
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Mar 24, 2003 bill wyman s blues odyssey is told with the passion and insight that only he can command, through his having known many of the legends, played with them, talked with them and taken their music to the world. In late 1962 he auditioned to be the bassist for the rolling stones and was duly chosen. The time feels right to delve into the archive and tell my story before i croak. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Theres no denying that what is here is some of the greatest american music ever scratched into wax, and this set makes a fine introduction to a proud heritage. The starting point of bills odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of americas deep south. The rolling stones are an english rock band formed in london in 1962. Bill wymans sticky fingers read bill wymans biography. Explore releases from bill wymans rhythm kings at discogs. The quiet one bill wyman documentary cave hollywood. Hes a monster bass player and a mediocre at best singer who relies on his many famous friends to help him out. Bill wymans indepth odyssey reveals a society where poverty and injustice as well as love and faith, found their expression in a musical style that gave birth to rock n roll. Explore releases from bill wyman s rhythm kings at discogs.
Bill wymans indepth odyssey reveals a society where. Location shots of smoky juke joints, railroad stations, and endless highways combine with richly detailed maps to bring the blues. So weve decided to keep guardian journalism free for all readers. Since 1997 he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wyman s rhythm kings. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the blues, bill wyman pays tribute to the musicians who inspired him and whose music he took around the world as. Other personnel have varied depending on availability, an arrangement described in the telegraph as a a fluctuating squad of veterans. Aug 01, 2001 each wyman shoots chagall book included a cd of classical music entitled the chagall suite, which was written and arranged by bill wyman and mike batt.
Wyman remembers the music and artists that influenced the. But what you have to remember, bill wyman is fast approaching 80 and his solo work is largely a reflection of the music he listened to as a youth. Bill talks with many of the blues greats, and the programme includes contributions from a host of legendary performers. Former rolling stones bass player bill wyman wants to enlighten people about the great blues of america s musical past.
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