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Biography
Bill 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 – releasing several successful solo albums, forming his own band ‘The Rhythm Kings’, and touring globally.
Although best known for his music, Bill’s other passions include photography, art, history, metal detecting and collecting. He has written eleven books on various subjects, and owns a vast archive of Rolling Stones memorabilia. Even at the age of 86, Bill shows no signs of slowing down.
Former founding member and bass guitarist of the Rolling Stones, Bill Wyman performed with the iconic band from 1962 to 1993. Since leaving the band in 1993 life has never been busier. He’s 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 Wyman’s Rhythm Kings band have toured extensively; both home and abroad, to rave reviews and a loyal and discerning fan base. “Every song is carefully picked, finely honed and exquisitely crafted” – Classic Rock.
Bill has written eleven books, which have sold almost two million copies and been translated into eleven languages. He’s 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 – to name but a few.
The story of Bill’s life was told in an authorised Bill Wyman documentary titled ‘The Quiet One’. “My life has been an extraordinary adventure,” Wyman said. “The time feels right to delve into the archive and tell my story before I croak!”
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Love Bill
(📸 Bill’s own)
Happy birthday Keith @officialKeef
Love Bill
(📸 Bill’s own)
Yesterday Bill attended a special Q&A and book signing event at the Iconic Images gallery in Chelsea.
He talked about his love of photography and how it all started, met some wonderful ...fans, and signed and dedicated copies of his book ‘Stones From The Inside’. Thank you to everyone who braved the snow to come along!
Copies of ‘Stones From The Inside’, Bill’s collection of iconic Rolling Stones photos, are available to purchase online, or stop by the Iconic Images gallery to view and purchase prints of Bill’s work.
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Yesterday Bill attended a special Q&A and book signing event at the Iconic Images gallery in Chelsea.
He talked about his love of photography, met some wonderful fans, and signed copies... of his book ‘Stones From The Inside’. Thank you to everyone who braved the snow!
BWHQ
Yesterday Bill attended a special Q&A and book signing event at the Iconic Images gallery in Chelsea.
He talked about his love of photography and how it all started, met some wonderful ...fans, and signed and dedicated copies of his book ‘Stones From The Inside’. Thank you to everyone who braved the snow to come along!
Copies of ‘Stones From The Inside’, Bill’s collection of iconic Rolling Stones photos, are available to purchase online, or stop by the Iconic Images gallery to view and purchase prints of Bill’s work.
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What A Blow
Another track from Bill’s debut solo album Monkey Grip, released in 1974
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iskjUMxHxH8
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Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1FIPukCBill Wyman performing "What A Blow"
www.youtube.comYou can now buy the full set of the Bootleg Kings CD’s – ‘Live In Europe’, ‘Ride Again’, ‘Travlin’ Band’ and ‘On The Road Again’, with one CD in each set signed by Bill
Go ...to Bill’s official shop for more details
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You can now buy the full set of the Bootleg Kings CD’s – ‘Live In Europe’, ‘Ride Again’, ‘Travlin’ Band’ and ‘On The Road Again’, with one CD in each set signed by Bill
...https://billwyman.com/product/bootleg-kings-collection-signed-by-bill-wyman/
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You can now buy the full set of the Bootleg Kings CD’s – ‘Live In Europe’, ‘Ride Again’, ‘Travlin’ Band’ and ‘On The Road Again’, with one CD in each set signed by Bill
...https://billwyman.com/product/bootleg-kings-collection-signed-by-bill-wyman/
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Bill pays tribute to David English, the 'godfather' of English cricket https://billwyman.com/2022/11/bill-pays-tribute-to-david-english-the-godfather-of-english-cricket/
I played charity cricket for many years with David English, who was the creator and captain of the Bunbury Charity Cricket team.
We shared many great moments together at charity matches ...and numerous social engagements during the forty years or more that I knew him.
He introduced me to, and I was honoured to play together with most of the great international and county cricketers of the time – including Ian Botham, Viv Richards, and David Gower.
I’ve attached a photo of us together, walking off at a charity cricket match after we scored 62 runs between us in 4 overs to win the match
I had also added a b/w photo of him that I took, and another colour photo of the two of us together at a social engagement.
I say goodbye to a dear and lovable friend who will never be forgotten.
Bill Wyman
Happy birthday Keith @officialkeef
Love Bill
(📸 Bill’s own)
Yesterday Bill attended a special Q&A and book signing event at the Iconic Images gallery in Chelsea.
He talked about his love of photography and how it all started, met some wonderful ...fans, and signed and dedicated copies of his book ‘Stones From The Inside’. Thank you to everyone who braved the snow to come along!
Copies of ‘Stones From The Inside’, Bill’s collection of iconic Rolling Stones photos, are available to purchase online, or stop by the Iconic Images gallery to view and purchase prints of Bill’s work.
BWHQ
You can now buy the full set of the Bootleg Kings CD’s – ‘Live In Europe’, ‘Ride Again’, ‘Travlin’ Band’ and ‘On The Road Again’, with one CD in each set signed by Bill
Go ...to Bill’s official shop for more details
BWHQ
I played charity cricket for many years with David English, who was the creator and captain of the Bunbury Charity Cricket team.
We shared many great moments together at charity matches ...and numerous social engagements during the forty years or more that I knew him.
He introduced me to, and I was honoured to play together with most of the great international and county cricketers of the time – including Ian Botham, Viv Richards, and David Gower.
I’ve attached a photo of us together, walking off at a charity cricket match after we scored 62 runs between us in 4 overs to win the match
I had also added a b/w photo of him that I took, and another colour photo of the two of us together at a social engagement.
I say goodbye to a dear and lovable friend who will never be forgotten.
Bill Wyman
It's Bill's birthday today so if you'd like to join everyone here in wishing him a Happy Birthday please add your greetings below.
Happy Birthday Bill!
BWHQ
Written and produced by Bill, this 12" promo vinyl includes a specially edited, extended version and is signed on one side.
Check out our shop for this and some other signed 7’ and 12’ ...vinyl just added
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On July 12, 1962, The Rolling Stones played their first show together as ‘The Rollin’ Stones’ at London’s Marquee Club. This shot was one of the first press shots taken of the newly formed ...band.
Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings Just For A Thrill CD
Featuring Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits on guitar, each CD cover hand signed by Bill (see website shop for more details)
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Bill writes this: “On 6th May 1953 our own Roger Bannister broke the 4 minute mile barrier for the first time, three weeks later on 29th May Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay became the ...first climbers to conquer Mount Everest. But these great moments were topped on 2nd June when our Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey”.
Bill was 16 at the time. His amazing memories are all there to read on the website, this is from the 1950’s section.
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There are 12 T shirt designs currently available in Bill’s official online store in a variety of sizes from through the years.
We have limited stock of most so order soon if you don’t want to... miss out
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Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings 3rd album Groovin’ reached No 1 in the UK Jazz and Blues Chart after it was released in May 2000.
We have some copies on sale in Bill's website shop where the ...CD insert has been signed by Bill
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I met Olivia Newton-John at a reception for singer Tony Bennett (see photo) . We chatted at length & I found her to be a really lovely lady. I send my condolences to her family
Bill
Happy birthday Keith, Keith Richards
Love Bill
(📸 Bill’s own)
Yesterday Bill attended a special Q&A and book signing event at the Iconic Images gallery in Chelsea.
He talked about his love of photography and how it all started, met some wonderful ...fans, and signed and dedicated copies of his book ‘Stones From The Inside’. Thank you to everyone who braved the snow to come along!
Copies of ‘Stones From The Inside’, Bill’s collection of iconic Rolling Stones photos, are available to purchase online, or stop by the Iconic Images gallery to view and purchase prints of Bill’s work.
BWHQ
What A Blow
Another track from Bill’s debut solo album Monkey Grip, released in 1974
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iskjUMxHxH8
BWHQ

Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1FIPukCBill Wyman performing "What A Blow"
www.youtube.comYou can now buy the full set of the Bootleg Kings CD’s – ‘Live In Europe’, ‘Ride Again’, ‘Travlin’ Band’ and ‘On The Road Again’, with one CD in each set signed by Bill
...https://billwyman.com/product/bootleg-kings-collection-signed-by-bill-wyman/
BWHQ
I played charity cricket for many years with David English, who was the creator and captain of the Bunbury Charity Cricket team.
We shared many great moments together at charity matches ...and numerous social engagements during the forty years or more that I knew him.
He introduced me to, and I was honoured to play together with most of the great international and county cricketers of the time – including Ian Botham, Viv Richards, and David Gower.
I’ve attached a photo of us together, walking off at a charity cricket match after we scored 62 runs between us in 4 overs to win the match
I had also added a b/w photo of him that I took, and another colour photo of the two of us together at a social engagement.
I say goodbye to a dear and lovable friend who will never be forgotten.
Bill Wyman
White Lightnin’
From Bill’s debut solo album Monkey Grip, released in 1974
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGZOlEV7Dds
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Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1FIPukCBill Wyman performing White Lightnin' for the promo clip
www.youtube.comIt's Bill's birthday today so if you'd like to join everyone here in wishing him a Happy Birthday please add your greetings below.
Happy Birthday Bill!
BWHQ
Written and produced by Bill, this 12" promo vinyl includes a specially edited, extended version and is signed on one side.
...https://billwyman.com/product/si-si-je-suis-un-rock-star-12-vinyl-promo-signed-by-bill/
Check out our shop for some other signed 7’ and 12’ vinyl just added as well
BWHQ
www.billwyman.com
Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings Just For A Thrill CD
Featuring Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits on guitar, each CD cover hand signed by Bill
...https://billwyman.com/product/bill-wymans-rhythm-kings-just-for-a-thrill-cd-signed-by-bill-wyman/
BWHQ
Happy birthday Keith @officialKeef
Love Bill
(📸 Bill’s own)
Yesterday Bill attended a special Q&A and book signing event at the Iconic Images gallery in Chelsea.
He talked about his love of photography, met some wonderful fans, and signed copies... of his book ‘Stones From The Inside’. Thank you to everyone who braved the snow!
BWHQ
You can now buy the full set of the Bootleg Kings CD’s – ‘Live In Europe’, ‘Ride Again’, ‘Travlin’ Band’ and ‘On The Road Again’, with one CD in each set signed by Bill
...https://billwyman.com/product/bootleg-kings-collection-signed-by-bill-wyman/
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Bill pays tribute to David English, the 'godfather' of English cricket https://billwyman.com/2022/11/bill-pays-tribute-to-david-english-the-godfather-of-english-cricket/
White Lightnin’
From Bill’s debut solo album Monkey Grip, released in 1974
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Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1FIPukCBill Wyman performing White Lightnin' for the promo clip
www.youtube.comIt's Bill's birthday today so if you'd like to join everyone here in wishing him a Happy Birthday please add your greetings.
Happy Birthday Bill!
BWHQ
Written and produced by Bill, this 12" promo vinyl includes a specially edited, extended version and is signed on one side.
...https://billwyman.com/product/si-si-je-suis-un-rock-star-12-vinyl-promo-signed-by-bill/
Check out our shop for some other signed 7’ and 12’ vinyl just added as well
BWHQ
On July 12, 1962, The Rolling Stones played their first show together as ‘The Rollin’ Stones’ at London’s Marquee Club. This shot was one of the first press shots taken of the newly formed ...band..
Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings Just For A Thrill CD
Featuring Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits on guitar, each CD cover hand signed by Bill
...https://billwyman.com/product/bill-wymans-rhythm-kings-just-for-a-thrill-cd-signed-by-bill-wyman/
BWHQ
Bill's memories: “On 6th May 1953 Roger Bannister broke the 4 minute mile, on 29th May the first climbers conquered Mount Everest. But these great moments were topped on 2nd June when Princess... Elizabeth was crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey”.
https://billwyman.com/early-life/1950s/
There are 12 T shirt designs currently available in Bill’s official online store in a variety of sizes from through the years.
We have limited stock of most so order soon if you don’t want to... miss out
https://billwyman.com/store/
BWHQ
Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings 3rd album Groovin’ reached No 1 in the UK Jazz and Blues Chart after it was released in May 2000.
We have some copies on sale in our shop where the CD insert has ...been signed by Bill
https://billwyman.com/product/bill-wymans-rhythm-kings-groovin-signed-by-bill-wyman/
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Bill Wyman - THE QUIET ONE (Trailer)
An Audience With Bill Wyman - Part Five
An Audience With Bill Wyman - Part Four
An Audience With Bill Wyman - Part Three
An Audience With Bill Wyman - Part Two
An Audience With Bill Wyman - Part One
Bill Wyman - Just A Friend Of Mine (2015)