Bill wyman reflects about the blues greats and talks about his blues odyssey book. There are clues to the impending psychedelic excess of their. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. May 04, 2008 see a trailer for the dvd of bill wyman s blues odyssey and visit. Oct 01, 2001 bill wyman even has a soundtrack listing for his blues odessey. 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. Nov 16, 2014 bill wymans blues odyssey roberto taviani. A legendary concert featuring some of the most well known blues songs of all time, recorded live at the montreux jazz festival, switzerland in 1974.
Wyman remembers the music and artists that influenced the stones and other. 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. The book is similar in layout to the beatles anthology or the according to the stones book which followed wymans and was written by the remaining members of the group. Rare photographs capture rolling stones humble beginnings. Their concerts and albums tend to emphasize cover songs of blues. The story of a rock n roll band by bill wyman with ray coleman viking 1990 780. 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. Blues standards are blues songs that have attained a high level of recognition due to having been widely performed and recorded. Bill wyman s rolling stones archive on show in ireland bill is showing his incredible collection of rolling stones memorabilia in ireland from march 10 to april 20 in europes only exhibition of bill s iconic archive. This story corrects after pr firm said some of the images had featured in a book. Bill wyman born 24 october 1936, lewisham, london, england, uk is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. A journey to musics heart and soul uncommon hardback british first edition signed by bill wyman by wyman, bill and a great selection of related books, art. 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.
Cocksucker blues is an unreleased documentary film directed by the still photographer robert frank chronicling the rolling stones american tour 1972 in support of their album exile on main st. 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. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the blues, bill wyman pays tribute to 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 a member of the rolling stones. Bass great bill wyman has written a slick, comprehensive history of the music thats filled with classic quotes, rare photographs and oneofakind artifacts. Here, former rolling stones bassist and fulltime blues aficionado bill wyman picks 47 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.
When bill wyman left the rolling stones, he didnt leave music at all. Other personnel have varied depending on availability, an arrangement described in the telegraph as a a fluctuating squad of veterans. Exrolling stone wymans book is focusedjus da blooz, man and. For anyone wishing to take a quick historical crash course, bill wyman. Bill wyman born william george perks jr 24 october 1936 is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. 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. Written by the former rolling stones bassist, rhythm kings bandleader, jazz and blues aficionado, author, photographer, restaurateur, entrepreneur and unofficial stones historian, this is bill wymans. For those uninitiated, the stones relied heavily on artists like muddy waters, slim harpo. Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, hardcover. As much a history of the africanamerican experience as it is a music resource, wyman s latest book after stone alone chronicles the rise of that heartbreaking, uniquely american music.
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. Father of delta blues 40 blues classics licensed to youtube by ingrooves on behalf of ap music ltd. A journey to musics heart and soul uncommon hardback british first edition signed by bill wyman by wyman, bill and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Founding members mick jagger, keith richards, and charlie watts have been. Jan 01, 2002 you have to hand it to the former bassist of the the rolling stones for immersing himself into this comprehensive and meticulously annotated project that started with a 400page book and twohour film documentary. We think of the rolling stones as a bluesrock band. Magaro who is going for the 1965 bob dylan look, but more closely resembles the stones bass guitarist bill wyman. 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. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the b. Get the latest music videos, bill wyman interviews and live performances from bill wyman at bill wymans official youtube channel here latest videos appear below and you can watch them here dont forget to subscribe to bill wymans official youtube channel for the very latest videos and updates. See a trailer for the dvd of bill wyman s blues odyssey and visit. To me, this is my favorite blues book, but thats my opinion. Bill wymans rhythm kings album discography allmusic.
Bill wyman appears to promote his lp willie and the poor boys but spends most of his time talking about the stones. 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. Find bill wymans rhythm kings discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Blues standards come from different eras and styles, such as ragtimevaudeville, delta and country blues. Bill wyman s rolling stones archive on show in ireland bill is showing his incredible collection of rolling stones memorabilia in ireland from march 10 to april 20 in europes only exhibition of bill s iconic. Thanks to the evangelising efforts of pop heroes such as the white stripes, the blues are now cooler than theyve ever been. Bill wyman s blues odyssey has the best graphics ive ever seen in a book. Aug 08, 2001 bill wyman even has a soundtrack listing for his blues odessey. As a blues fan myself, i bought his blues odyssey book, and devoured it, cover to cover. Please allow me to correct a few things imagine if mick jagger responded to keith richards about his new autobiography. 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. Rare archival footage, interviews, and a treasure trove of essential songs and performances chart the evolution of the blues across america. This film captures on dvd some of the most influential and endearing musicians of the century. Guitar world magazine has charted the history of the fretless bass in an indepth article, citing bill as the original inventor.
Jul 16, 2007 bavarian zwiefacher played by mister wyman on two bluesharps. He is a lifelong fandisciplecollector of blues music, and a true expert on this genre. Recommend, good book on the early days of the rolling stones. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by wyman, bill isbn. As a blues fan myself, i bought his blues odyssey book. Bill wyman books list of books by author bill wyman. Interview magazine has showcased a series of rolling stones photos taken by bill for his new book, stones from the inside. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wyman s blues. 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. 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. Bill wymans book is very matter of fact almost reads like a todo list, but of an eyeopening and very exciting life. He was the bass guitarist for the english rock and roll band the rolling stones from 1962 until 1993. Interview magazine showcases stones photos from bills new book. 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.
See all books authored by bill wyman, including stone alone. Willie and the poor boys the complete willie and the poor. 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. 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 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. Here, former rolling stones bassist and fulltime blues aficionado bill wyman picks. 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 is one mans tribute to the foundations of rock music today. Imagine if mick jagger responded to keith richards about. Richard havers a history of the blues genre and its celebrated musicians discusses how africanamericans expressed poverty, injustice. Since 1997, he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wyman. Various rude dudes bill wymans blues odyssey discogs.
Bill wyman s 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. Bill wyman s blues odyssey grew out of a television project of the same name. 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. The starting point of bills odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of americas deep south. Bill wyman s blues odyssey former rolling stones bassist bill wyman takes a look at the history of the blues.
Most books go into familiar territory and rehash the same old information, but bill wyman is a serious collector who wants to share his love of the blues. 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. Drawing on his stash of 1,300 albums, the twocd set bill wymans blues odyssey. The hunger games prequel book is becoming a movie, obviously but you probably already knew that. Father of delta blues 40 blues classics licensed to youtube by ingrooves on behalf of. Mar 31, 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 two. Bill wyman s blues odyssey isbn 07534421 the stones a history in cartoons isbn 0750942487 the last three books and bill wyman s treasure islands were all written in collaboration with richard.
Now, those tracks make up the majority of songs performed during bill wyman s rhythm kings live, taped during a berlin concert in june 2005. Here are the reasons i believe this is the best stones picture history on the market. Bill wymans blues odyssey is about those who furthered early american roots music. Having joined the rolling stones in 1962, bill wyman has certainly been around the block from a blues standpoint.
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. But as in video games, good graphics dont make for good books. They represent the best known and most interpreted blues songs that are seen as having permanent value. Dec 07, 2002 rolling with the stones by bill wyman dorling kindersley. It includes a list and pictures of albums that he singled out in his blues journey. A legendary concert featuring some of the most well known blues. To me, it is the ultimate reference guide to the blues. Rolling stones bill wyman about the blues interview youtube. He lets the reader in on the relationship which seem like many bands experience, yet of one of the most successful and enduring rock bands of all time. Former rolling stones bass player bill wyman wants to enlighten people about the great blues of americas musical past.
Willie and the poor boys the complete willie and the. Bill wyman s rhythm kings are an english blues rock band founded and led by former rolling stones bass guitarist bill wyman. Chicago blues legends muddy waters, buddy guy and junior wells. Bill wyman, who kept a tally of such things, claimed that jagger, richards. The story of a rock n roll band, and rolling with the stones, and more on. Bill wymans blues odyssey dvd from the guardian the. This insider volume from bill wyman, the bass player for the rolling stones, pulled off something i thought impossible. This book is loaded with enough information to get you started on your own eclectic blues. As the counterpart of the successful book of the same name, bill wyman s blues odyssey dvd is essential to anyone who has either purchased the book bill wyman s blues odyssey or has an interest in exploring the story and journey of blues. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by bill wyman isbn. Bill wymans book about the rolling stones is a superior effort. Bill wyman has certainly done a great job in creating this book.
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