Other personnel have varied depending on availability, an arrangement described in the telegraph as a a fluctuating squad of veterans. 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. 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. Rare photographs capture rolling stones humble beginnings. 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. Thanks to the evangelising efforts of pop heroes such as the white stripes, the blues are now cooler than theyve ever been. Interview magazine has showcased a series of rolling stones photos taken by bill for his new book, stones from the inside. 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. 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. He was the bass guitarist for the english rock and roll band the rolling stones from 1962 until 1993.
For anyone wishing to take a quick historical crash course, bill wyman. 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. Rolling stones bill wyman about the blues interview youtube. Founding members mick jagger, keith richards, and charlie watts have been. The hunger games prequel book is becoming a movie, obviously but you probably already knew that. Find bill wymans rhythm kings discography, albums and singles on allmusic. 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. Bill wyman reflects about the blues greats and talks about his blues odyssey book.
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. Bill wyman, who kept a tally of such things, claimed that jagger, richards. 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 wyman born william george perks jr 24 october 1936 is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. The starting point of bills odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of americas deep south. See all books authored by bill wyman, including stone alone. Richard havers a history of the blues genre and its celebrated musicians discusses how africanamericans expressed poverty, injustice. Bill wyman s blues odyssey has the best graphics ive ever seen in a book. 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. Bill wymans blues odyssey dvd from the guardian the. Blues standards come from different eras and styles, such as ragtimevaudeville, delta and country blues. We think of the rolling stones as a bluesrock band. As a blues fan myself, i bought his blues odyssey book, and devoured it, cover to cover.
Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, hardcover. Bill wyman has certainly done a great job in creating this book. Their concerts and albums tend to emphasize cover songs of blues. Oct 01, 2001 bill wyman even has a soundtrack listing for his blues odessey. Willie and the poor boys the complete willie and the. 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. Bass great bill wyman has written a slick, comprehensive history of the music thats filled with classic quotes, rare photographs and oneofakind artifacts. Bill wyman s blues odyssey former rolling stones bassist bill wyman takes a look at the history of the blues. Recommend, good book on the early days of the rolling stones. Chicago blues legends muddy waters, buddy guy and junior wells. Rare archival footage, interviews, and a treasure trove of essential songs and performances chart the evolution of the blues across america. 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.
To me, this is my favorite blues book, but thats my opinion. Bill wyman has 22 books on goodreads with 2342 ratings. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the b. Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, hardcover barnes. They represent the best known and most interpreted blues songs that are seen as having permanent value. Exrolling stone wymans book is focusedjus da blooz, man and. Bill wymans blues odyssey is one mans tribute to the foundations of rock music today.
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. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wymans blues odyssey. 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. This story corrects after pr firm said some of the images had featured in a book. 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. 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. Bill wyman born 24 october 1936, lewisham, london, england, uk is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. Bill wymans book is very matter of fact almost reads like a todo list, but of an eyeopening and very exciting life. 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. Bill wymans book about the rolling stones is a superior effort.
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. 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. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wyman s blues. Magaro who is going for the 1965 bob dylan look, but more closely resembles the stones bass guitarist bill wyman. Bill wymans blues odyssey is about those who furthered early american roots music. 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. Please allow me to correct a few things imagine if mick jagger responded to keith richards about his new autobiography. 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. 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. Various rude dudes bill wymans blues odyssey discogs. See a trailer for the dvd of bill wyman s blues odyssey and visit.
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. 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 havers. Blues standards are blues songs that have attained a high level of recognition due to having been widely performed and recorded. For those uninitiated, the stones relied heavily on artists like muddy waters, slim harpo. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by wyman, bill isbn. 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. Aug 08, 2001 bill wyman even has a soundtrack listing for his blues odessey. 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. Jul 16, 2007 bavarian zwiefacher played by mister wyman on two bluesharps. A legendary concert featuring some of the most well known blues. 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. Nov 16, 2014 bill wymans blues odyssey roberto taviani. 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.
Bill wyman books list of books by author bill wyman. Dec 07, 2002 rolling with the stones by bill wyman dorling kindersley. Willie and the poor boys the complete willie and the poor. He is a lifelong fandisciplecollector of blues music, and a true expert on this genre. This insider volume from bill wyman, the bass player for the rolling stones, pulled off something i thought impossible. Bill wyman appears to promote his lp willie and the poor boys but spends most of his time talking about the stones. 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. 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. The story of a rock n roll band, and rolling with the stones, and more on. 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 wyman, former bassist for the rolling stones, is your host for this documentary which offers a detailed look at the history of blues music. 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 bill wyman isbn. Having joined the rolling stones in 1962, bill wyman has certainly been around the block from a blues standpoint. Bill wymans rhythm kings album discography allmusic. 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. Drawing on his stash of 1,300 albums, the twocd set bill wymans blues odyssey. This book is loaded with enough information to get you started on your own eclectic blues. Guitar world magazine has charted the history of the fretless bass in an indepth article, citing bill as the original inventor. 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. The story of a rock n roll band by bill wyman with ray coleman viking 1990 780. Interview magazine showcases stones photos from bills new book. Here, former rolling stones bassist and fulltime blues aficionado bill wyman picks. As a blues fan myself, i bought his blues odyssey book. 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.
In this evocative and intensely personal history of the blues, bill wyman pays tribute to the. It starts with some of the early 1920s blues artists and ends with stevie ray vaughans album texas flood. Father of delta blues 40 blues classics licensed to youtube by ingrooves on behalf of ap music ltd. 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. 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. It includes a list and pictures of albums that he singled out in his blues journey. 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. 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. 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.
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. Imagine if mick jagger responded to keith richards about. 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. There are clues to the impending psychedelic excess of their. May 04, 2008 see a trailer for the dvd of bill wyman s blues odyssey and visit. Since 1997, he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wyman. Bill wyman s blues odyssey grew out of a television project of the same name. Wyman remembers the music and artists that influenced the stones and other. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This film captures on dvd some of the most influential and endearing musicians of the century. When bill wyman left the rolling stones, he didnt leave music at all. Here are the reasons i believe this is the best stones picture history on the market.
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