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Biography
โโBill Wyman, (christened William Perks), became a founding member and bass player of the Rolling Stones when the band formed in 1962. After 30 meteoric years with the Stones, Bill left to pursue his own interests โ releasing several successful solo albums, forming his own band โThe Rhythm Kingsโ, and touring globally.
Although best known for his music, Billโs other passions include photography, art, history, archaeology and collecting. He has written thirteen books on various subjects, and owns a vast archive of Rolling Stones memorabilia. Bill shows no signs of slowing down.ย
Since leaving the band in 1993 life has never been busier. Heโs released over a dozen albums both as a solo artist and with his own bands; the Rhythm Kings and Willie & The Poor Boys, as well as scoring music for films. Bill was also the first Rolling Stone to have a hit solo single around the world. For the past 20 years Bill Wymanโs Rhythm Kings band have toured extensively; both home and abroad, to rave reviews and a loyal and discerning fan base. โEvery song is carefully picked, finely honed and exquisitely craftedโ – Classic Rock.
Bill has written thirteen books, which have sold almost two million copies and been translated into eleven languages. Heโs also an acclaimed photographer, an archivist and collector.
In October 2016, Bill celebrated his 80th birthday with a legendary concert at the Indigo, 02, where Bill was joined on stage by friends Mark Knopfler, Bob Geldof, Robert Plant, Van Morrison and Mick Hucknall โ to name but a few.
The story of Billโs life was told in an authorised Bill Wyman documentary titled โThe Quiet Oneโ. โMy life has been an extraordinary adventure,โ Wyman said. โThe time feels right to delve into the archive and tell my story before I croak!โ
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It wouldn't be a Bill Wyman interview without a few questions about the bass!
Join us for the final part of our exclusive interview with Bill. https://lnk.to/BillBassInterviewTW
It wouldn't be a Bill Wyman interview without a few questions about the bass!
Join us for the final part of our exclusive interview with Bill. https://lnk.to/BillBassInterviewFA
It wouldnโt be a Bill Wyman interview without a few questions about the bass!
Join us for the final part of our exclusive interview with Bill. Link in bio.
HOW HAS YOUR PLAYING STYLE CHANGED OVER THE YEARS?
WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR UNIQUE BASS PLAYING STYLE?
WHATโS NEXT BILL?
OH AND ANOTHER THING, BILL INVENTED THE FRETLESS BASS!
We have enjoyed reading some of the lovely reviews coming in for Drive My Car.
Thank you for listening and sharing your thoughts!
How are you enjoying the album? Whatโs been your favourite track or moment so far?
We have enjoyed reading some of the lovely reviews coming in for Drive My Car.
Thank you for listening and sharing your thoughts! How are you enjoying the album?
Whatโs been your favourite track or moment so far?
It wouldnโt be a Bill Wyman interview without a few questions about the bass!
Join us for the final part of our exclusive interview with Bill. Link in bio.
We have enjoyed reading some of the lovely reviews coming in for Drive My Car.
Thank you for listening and sharing your thoughts! How are you enjoying the album?
Whatโs been ...your favourite track or moment so far?
Want to hear some more about the making of Drive My Car? Join us now for the second part of our exclusive interview with Bill!
We sat down with Bill for an exclusive interview, responding to your questions about the new record and chatting life, inspiration and more.
Check out the first part in the series now! Link... in bio.
Hereโs Bill seeing his copy of Drive My Car for the first time! What was your first impression when you received a copy?
Happy Release Day!
Billโs new album, Drive My Car is officially OUT NOW!
Grab your copy or listen now wherever you get your music - link in bio
The wait is over! Tomorrowโs the big day โ Billโs new album Drive My Car is finally here!
Have you ordered your copy yet?
It's the B Side baby!
Loving all your feedback on the first part of the track-by-track yesterday. Welcome back and get ready to dive in to Side B!
What track are you most ...looking forward to hearing in full? Link in bio!
Motoring in to release week with some exciting news!
Join Bill as he takes you through an exclusive Side A track-by-track listen to songs from his new album Drive My Car - link in bio!
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#NewMusic #DriveMyCar #BillWyman #PreOrderNow
Letโs take a closer look at the Drive My Car artwork!
Bill came up with the concept for the artwork himself after finding an original 1930s Cadillac car advert in his personal collection ...of vintage memorabilia. Bill and his designer adapted the original illustration by renowned artist Malcolm Charleson specially for Drive My Car.
What do you think of the artwork?
Link in bio
#DriveMyCar #BillWyman #PreOrderNow #Cadillac
The countdown begins, just 7 days until Bill's new album Drive My Car is out! Stay tuned for special exclusive sneak peeks and content from Bill!
Link in bio
#newalbum #newmusic ...#drivemycar #billwyman #preordernow
Happy birthday Mick. Hope youโre having a good one. Love Bill
@mickjagger
Photo: Paul Natkin. Steel Wheels Tour, Atlanta, Georgia, 1989
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It wouldn't be a Bill Wyman interview without a few questions about the bass!
Join us for the final part of our exclusive interview with Bill. https://lnk.to/BillBassInterviewTW
We have enjoyed reading some of the lovely reviews coming in for Drive My Car.
Thank you for listening and sharing your thoughts!
How are you enjoying the album? Whatโs been ...your favourite track or moment so far?
Want to hear some more about the making of Drive My Car?ย Join us now for the second part of our exclusive interview with Bill!
https://lnk.to/DriveMyCarInterviewPart2TW
We sat down with Bill for an exclusive interview, responding to your questions about the new record and chatting life, inspiration and more.
Check out the first part in the series now! ...https://lnk.to/DriveMyCarInterviewPart1TW
Hereโs Bill seeing his copy of Drive My Car for the first time! What was your first impression when you received your copy? https://lnk.to/DriveMyCarTW
Happy Release Day!
Billโs new album, Drive My Car is officially OUT NOW!
Grab your copy or listen now wherever you get your music.
https://lnk.to/DriveMyCarTW
The wait is over!
Tomorrowโs the big day โ Billโs new album Drive My Car is finally here!
Have you ordered your copy yet?
It's the B Side baby!
Loving all your feedback on the first part of the track-by-track yesterday. Welcome back and get ready to dive in to Side B!
What track are you most ...looking forward to hearing in full? https://lnk.to/DriveMyCarTBTSideBTW
Motoring in to release week with some exciting news!
Join Bill as he takes you through an exclusive Side A track-by-track listen to songs from his new album Drive My Car!
Letโs take a closer look at the Drive My Car artwork! Bill came up with the concept for the artwork himself after finding an original 1930s Cadillac car advert in his personal collection of vintage... memorabilia. What do you think?
#DriveMyCar #BillWyman #PreOrderNow #Cadillac
The countdown begins, just 7 days until Bill's new album Drive My Car is out!
Stay tuned for special exclusive sneak peeks and content from Bill!
https://lnk.to/DriveMyCarTW
Happy birthday Mick. Hope you're having a good one. Love Bill
@MickJagger
Photo: Paul Natkin. Steel Wheels Tour, Atlanta, Georgia, 1989
HOW HAS YOUR PLAYING STYLE CHANGED OVER THE YEARS?
WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR UNIQUE BASS PLAYING STYLE?
WHATโS NEXT BILL?
OH AND ANOTHER THING, BILL INVENTED THE FRETLESS BASS!
DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE LYRIC FROM THE ALBUM?
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TRACK ON THE RECORD?
WHOโS PLAYING WITH YOU ON THE RECORD?
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE RECORDING PROCESS?
WHAT WAS THE CONCEPT BEHIND THE ALBUMโS TITLE AND ARTWORK?
WHAT KEEPS YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT CREATING MUSIC?
WHAT INSPIRED THE COVERS ON THE ALBUM?
HOW DID YOU APPROACH RECORDING THE NEW ALBUM?