Double bill bill wyman, bill wymans rhythm kings allmusic. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bill wymans rhythm kings at the discogs marketplace. Aug 08, 2001 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. On 2001 s double bill, bill wyman uses two wellpacked discs to prove again what he had always previously managed to make clear on a single lp. Here, former rolling stones bassist and fulltime blues aficionado bill wyman picks 46 of his favorite classic blues songs nothing goes past the early 1950s, one track each from some of the most significant blues artists of the past century. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wyman s blues odyssey. These performances are surprisingly energetic, even if theyre a little too polished to accurately capture the gritty, roadside vibe theyre trying to achieve. Find bill wyman discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Wyman remembers the music and artists that influenced the. Bill wyman born 24 october 1936, lewisham, london, england, uk is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. He s a monster bass player and a mediocre at best singer who relies on his many famous friends to help him out. This production features a 24page booklet filled with photographs and wymans ofteninsightful observations and minibios on a per artist basis. Rude dudes bill wymans blues odyssey 2003, cd discogs.
Since 1997, he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wyman s rhythm kings. He was the bass guitarist for the english rock and roll band the rolling stones from 1962 until 1993. A list of lyrics, artists and songs that contain the term pussy by bill wyman from the website. 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. Bill wyman even has a soundtrack listing for his blues odessey. Father of delta blues 40 blues classics licensed to. Bill wymans blues odyssey dvd from the guardian the. 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. Bill wyman books list of books by author bill wyman.
To me, this is my favorite blues book, but thats my opinion. Bill wymans blues odyssey i discovered music during my teenage years and after i joined the air force, i found that i loved music that had its roots in the sound of black people from the southern states. Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, hardcover barnes. Struttin our stuff bill wyman, bill wymans rhythm kings. If you like your blues history in fine chronological form, with numerous photos, illustrations and short informative personal bios, then wyman s book may be. May 04, 2008 see a trailer for the dvd of bill wyman s blues odyssey and visit. Bill wymans blues odyssey is one mans tribute to the foundations of rock music today. Find bill wyman s rhythm kings discography, albums and singles on allmusic. 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. Still great book not available as kindle noe ebook which is why bought again after.
The story of a rock n roll band, and rolling with the stones, and more on. The starting point of bill s odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of americas deep south. 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. 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. 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 two. His latest venture is the european dvd release of bill wymans blues odyssey. The starting point of bill s odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of america s deep south. Bill wymans blues odyssey signed by wyman, bill and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It includes a list and pictures of albums that he singled out in his blues journey. See a trailer for the dvd of bill wymans blues odyssey and visit.
Former rolling stones bassist bill wyman takes a look at the history of the blues. Wyman has excelled in at least one poststones arena. 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. 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. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
Explore releases from bill wymans rhythm kings at discogs. 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 wyman s blues odyssey grew out of a television project of the same name. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bill wymans rhythm kings the best of bill wymans rhythm. Bill wyman may no longer be a rolling stone but he still keeps himself busy. Nov 16, 2014 bill wymans blues odyssey roberto taviani. Bill wymans blues odyssey talk about a labour of love. Bill wyman, bass player for the most famous rock band in the world, the rolling stones, has been inspired throughout his career by the blues and the great blues players, many of whom bill wyman knew and played with. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by bill wyman isbn.
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. 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 has 22 books on goodreads with 2342 ratings. 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. Since 1997 he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wyman s rhythm kings. Former rolling stones bass player bill wyman wants to enlighten people about the great blues of americas musical past. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by wyman, bill isbn. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the b. Bill wymans rhythm kings album discography allmusic. Here, former rolling stones bassist and fulltime blues aficionado bill wyman picks. Have read numerous books on the subject, but it seems the brits do justice to the blues, from paul oliver in the 60s to giles oakley in the 70s, and now bill wyman and his blues odyssey.
Jan 01, 2002 bill wymans blues odyssey is about those who furthered early american roots music. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wymans blues odyssey. Bill wyman born william george perks jr 24 october 1936 is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. Mar 27, 2008 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. The 46 selections include familiar names blind lemon jefferson and less familiar ones bo carter. 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. Father of delta blues 40 blues classics licensed to youtube by ingrooves on behalf of ap music ltd. Published by dorling kindersley, the book is a beautiful and lavish affair. I expected this double cd to attempt yet another potted history of the blues as the story of the musics evolution is told in detail in the book bill wymans blues odyssey but instead it creates an atmosphere of its own. It has been obvious for a long time that there is much more to bill wyman than his many years of bassplaying with the stones. As a blues fan myself, i bought his blues odyssey book, and devoured it, cover to cover.
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