Rolling stones bassist bill wyman explores the history of the blues from its beginnings in the despair of work songs to the driving passion of rock and roll. Jun 12, 2003 thanks to the evangelising efforts of pop heroes such as the white stripes, the blues are now cooler than theyve ever been. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wymans blues odyssey. 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. Anyway the wind blows bill wyman, bill wymans rhythm. 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. The music collected here amounts in many ways to yet another best of the blues collection, featuring one cut each in chronological order from no less than 46 blues artists, recorded between 1926 and 1951. Since 1997 he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wyman s rhythm kings. Bill wymans rhythm kings just for s thrillrockflacrogercch33t 7 mar. Bill wyman born 24 october 1936, lewisham, london, england, uk is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. Explore releases from bill wyman s rhythm kings at discogs. Find bill wyman discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Bill wyman even has a soundtrack listing for his blues odessey. For the past 20 years bill wymans rhythm kings band have toured extensively.
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. May 04, 2008 see a trailer for the dvd of bill wyman s blues odyssey and visit. 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. Muddy waters was fabulous as well as john lee hooker and of course b. See a trailer for the dvd of bill wymans blues odyssey and visit. Bill was also the first rolling stone to have a hit solo single around the world. Drawing on his stash of 1,300 albums, the twocd set bill wymans 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 has 22 books on goodreads with 2434 ratings. Former rolling stones bass player bill wyman wants to enlighten people about the great blues of america s musical past. 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.
Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, hardcover barnes. Bill wymans blues odyssey is an informative documentary detailing the history of blues music. Bill wyman s 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. This twocd blues odyssey set accompanies a book and a television show of the same name, all produced under the supervision of bill wyman of the rolling stones. Bill wymans rhythm kings just for a thrill 2004, digipak. Bill wyman s willie and the poor boys halmstad, 31 july, 1992. Bill wymans blues odyssey dvd from the guardian the. Find bill wymans rhythm kings discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Nov 25, 2003 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. 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. Former rolling stones bassist bill wyman takes a look at the history of the blues. A journey to music s heart and soul first edition by wyman, bill isbn. He has worked producing records and films, and has scored music for films and television. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the blues, bill wyman pays.
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. 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 talks with many of the blues greats, and the programme includes contributions from a host of legendary performers. It s true it is bill wyman s insider experience of the blues but it is very authentic, enlightening and it will get you moving. Wyman has excelled in at least one poststones arena. Bill wymans blues odyssey is one mans tribute to the foundations of rock music today. 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. On 2001s double bill, bill wyman uses two wellpacked discs to prove again what he had always previously managed to make clear on a single lp. The music collected here amounts in many ways to yet another best of the blues collection, featuring one cut each in chronological order from no less than 46 blues artists, recorded. It is a great insight into the influences on bill wymans music since his days in germany with the british armed services in the 1950s and shows perfectly the. 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. Bill wymans rhythm kings album discography allmusic.
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. 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. Rude dudes bill wymans blues odyssey 2003, cd discogs. Rare archival footage, interviews, and a treasure trove of essential songs and performances chart the evolution of the blues across america. Bill wymans blues odyssey is about those who furthered early american roots music. Bill wyman books list of books by author bill wyman.
Wyman remembers the music and artists that influenced the. Blues odyssey follows the rise of the blues in america as it travels from the mississippi delta and the deep south to the big cities of new orleans and chicago, and then crosses the ocean to england, where the u. He was the bass guitarist for the english rock and roll band the rolling stones from 1962 until 1993. The starting point of bill s odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of america s deep south. 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. 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. Thanks to the evangelising efforts of pop heroes such as the white stripes, the blues are now cooler than theyve ever been. I particulary enjoyed the conversations between bill wyman and buddy guy. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wyman s blues odyssey. 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. Since 1997 he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wymans rhythm kings. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He s a monster bass player and a mediocre at best singer who relies on his many famous friends to help him out.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bill wymans rhythm kings at the discogs marketplace. Bill wymans blues odyssey by various artists on spotify. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bill wyman s rhythm kings at the discogs marketplace. 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 born william george perks jr 24 october 1936 is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. 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.
Double bill bill wyman, bill wymans rhythm kings songs. Explore releases from bill wymans rhythm kings at discogs. The starting point of bill s odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of americas deep south. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the b. Mar 27, 2008 former stone s bass player bill wyman gave a seminar on the history of blues music to an audience of school kids in october 2007 and here s part one.
He is also a fellow blues fan and he has compiled this excellent book on blues history. It includes a list and pictures of albums that he singled out in his blues journey. 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. 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. It starts with some of the early 1920s blues artists and ends with stevie ray vaughans album texas flood. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by wyman, bill isbn. 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 is the former bass player for the rolling stones. 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. Its true it is bill wymans insider experience of the blues but it is very authentic, enlightening and it will get you moving. The starting point of bills odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of americas deep south. Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, hardcover. The friends this time range from george harrison who adds slide guitar to the somnambulant blues love letters to vocal jazz legend.
He certainly comes across like that in this dvd entitled bill wyman s 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 wyman s blues odyssey grew out of a television project of the same name. Still great book not available as kindle noe ebook which is why bought again after. The best of bill wyman and bill wyman s rhythm kings. 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. Bill wymans rythm kings double bill rockflacrogercch33t 7 mar. Bill wymans blues odyssey mississippi blues travellers. Buy blues odyssey by bill wyman from waterstones today. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. 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. Bill wyman, bass player for the most famous rock band in the world, the rolling stones, has been inspired throughout his career. 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. This production features a 24page booklet filled with photographs and wymans ofteninsightful observations and minibios on a per artist basis. 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.