Bill Wyman's Monkey Grip - 40 years ago this month
Bill Wyman was the first member of the Rolling Stones to release a solo album - with his debut album Monkey Grip released back in May 1974.
Bill Wyman remembers... 50 year anniversary of Top Of The Pops
Top Of The Pops was a musical trailblazer, bringing bands into British living rooms like never before - and The Rolling Stones were the very first act to appear.
Sir Peter Blake's Appearing At The Albert Hall gallery
Bill Wyman appeared at the opening of Sir Peter Blake's art exhibit Appearing At The Albert Hall - and we've got some exclusive photos of the event.
Bill Wyman part of Sir Peter Blake's new Royal Albert Hall artwork
Bill Wyman attended the grand opening for Sir Peter Blake's new artwork in the Royal Albert Hall in London this week, with the artwork a historical tribute featuring more than 340 stars from the world of sport, music and entertainment.
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings' summer festival of music
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings are set to appear at a number of festivals across the UK during June and July, bringing their music and energy to festival crowds in Yorkshire and Edinburgh.
Bill Wyman's Pizza Express gig gallery
Bill Wyman made a special guest appearance at London's Soho Pizza Express, when he dropped in for a intimate gig on March 21 - and we've got exclusive photos from the evening.
Bill Wyman's Phenomena 'Valley' soundtrack and videos
Bill Wyman isn't just famed for being the former bass player with the Rolling Stones, accomplished photographer, and founder of Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings. He's also created soundtracks to movies, such as Phenomena.
Bill to guest star at 'Boogie Woogie Night' London performance
Bill Wyman is to make a special guest appearance at Pizza Express in London's Dean Street in Soho as part of Boogie Woogie Night held on March 21, 2014.
Bill Wyman, Ben Waters and Axel Zwingenberger's Boogie Woogie Night
Show Time 6:30pm - 8:00pm / Doors Open 5:00pm
It has become something of a tradition at the Steinway Festival to celebrate the classic boogie woogie showdown with two of Europe’s finest exponents of this most exciting piano style – Ben Waters and Axel Zwingenberger. Is there anything more joyful than watching two Steinway concert grand pianos getting a pounding in rolling eight-to-the-bar beats and some relaxed blues grooves, too?
Boogie Woogie maestros Ben Waters and Axel Zwingenberger will be joined by special guest bass legend Bill Wyman (former Rolling Stones bassist and leader of the Rhythm Kings), fellow Rhythm King guitarist Terry 'Tex' Taylor and drummer Barney Stevens. These musicians love to jam with each other and the result is a thrilling night for an audience. Wyman’s love for blues and related forms of music is well known and he spreads his enthusiasm with his albums, books and tireless touring. This will be a very special night with excitment guaranteed.
Ticket price includes a glass of bubbly!
Tickets are available from Jazz Club Soho on 10 Dean Street, London
Albert Lee's 70th anniversary concert photo gallery
Exclusive behind-the-scenes photos of Bill Wyman and friends at Albert Lee's 70th birthday celebration concert held on March 1 and 2...
Bill was a special guest for Albert Lee's 70th birthday celebration concert held in Cadogan Hall in London on March 1 and March 2. If you missed it - and it's likely, as tickets were hard to get hold of - we've posted some behind-the-scenes photos of Bill at the concert with friends. Bill also sent over some scans of the programme, backstage pass and ticket to complete the collection.
Bill says: "In the afternoon I went with Tony Panico and Terry Taylor to the Cadogan Hall for our sound-check. On arrival we met up with many friends & associates including Albert Lee, Andy Fairweather Low, Joe Brown, Gary US Bonds, Shakin' Stevens, Bruce Welch and Brian Bennett (Shadows), Marty Wilde, Mike Berry, Alvin Stardust and Gary Brooker.
"The show started at 7pm, there was a short interval at 8.30pm and it finished around 10.30pm. The running order was: Albert/US Band, Bob Harris compere, Andy Fairweather Low/Low Riders, Dona Oxford, Gary US Bonds, Shakin’ Stevens, Albert/Shadows, Marty Wilde, Mike Berry, Gary Brooker, Joe Brown – Interval – Robert Wells, Ralph McTell/Jane Clark (fiddle), Bill Wyman/Graham Broad/ Terry Taylor/Beverley Skeete, Albert/US Band, Finale.
We went on near the end and performed Jitterbug Boogie and Race With The Devil, and then Albert and Beverley performed Crying In The Rain.
Check out some photos from the show sent over by Bill below:
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(Main photo by Judy Totton)
Bill Wyman to special guest at Albert Lee tribute concert
Bill Wyman is to appear at the birthday tribute for music legend Albert Lee, playing at the Cadogan Hall over two nights on March 1 and March 2.
Bill Wyman's radio interview with Steve Wright on BBC Radio 2
Bill Wyman's Scrapbook was the topic of conversation in this great radio interview with Steve Wright on BBC Radio 2 from November 2013 in case you missed it...
Bill presents special award at the Music Producers Guild Awards 2014
Bill Wyman attended the Music Producers Guild Awards 2014 in London on February 14, presenting Sean Davis with a special recognition award.
Rolling Stones' 'Charlie Is My Darling' scoops Grammy Award
The Rolling Stones' soundtrack Charlie is my Darling - Ireland 1965 is won the Grammy Award for Best Historical Album at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards held in in Los Angeles.
Bill's historic DVD catalogue of releases added to the site
Bill has been almost as prolific in front of the camera and as a producer of videos as his music - from full-length films to explorations of the history of the Blues - and now Bill's DVD releases have been added to the site.
Rhythm Kings' Terry Taylor releases debut 'Taylor Made' solo album
Terry Taylor - long-time collaborator of Bill's and member of Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings - has released his debut solo album called Taylor Made.
Bill Wyman radio interview on Gedding Hall
Bill Wyman recently talked to Lesley Dolphin on BBC Radio Suffolk about Gedding Hall, Bill's home in Suffolk that is rich in history. You can listen to the interview and learn some great insights into Gedding Hall.
Bill Wyman interviewed by the Wall Street Journal
Bill Wyman was interviewed by The Wall Street Journal in a wide-ranging talk about his life - and written from Bill's perspective as he describes his study, favourite colour, and even the part Rupert Bear plays in his life.
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings - 2013 tour photo retrospective
Missed Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings on their recent UK tour in October and November? Fear not - we have an exclusive gallery of photos of the band on tour that capture the personality, performance and energy of Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings in concert.
Bill Wyman's scrapbook makes the GQ Punch List
Bill Wyman's Scrapbook - Legacy Edition - has made GQ magazine's prestigeous GQ Punch List, which details the top ten things to watch, hear and read for the week ahead.
London Jazz News: BWRK's Barbican review
London Jazz News has hailed Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings performance at the Barbican in London as a stellar performance by the band, including a surprise guest appearance by Mick Hucknall.
Bill Wyman's free 'Reflections' gallery at Terrace Grill & Bar
Discover a new perspective on the creativity of Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman until December 16th, 2013 as London's Terrace Grill & Bar showcases a selection of inspiring photographs captured by Bill.
Fans rave about five-star Rhythm Kings concerts
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings fans have been ecstatic about the current UK tour, leaving five-star reviews at Ticketmaster recording their happiness at the great concerts, music and line-up.
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings tour interviews
Bill Wyman gave a series of interviews to selected media as part of the Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings UK Tour 2013 - and you can read exclusive extracts of Bill discussing the Rhythm Kings, music, photography and art.
Win Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings tour tickets!
To help celebrate Bill's birthday, you can win a pair of tickets to the Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings performance at the Barbican in London on Monday, November 25 - thanks to our friends at Sticky Fingers.
Listen to Bill Wyman's 2013 UK tour radio interviews
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings are set to embark on their 2013 UK tour - performing 26 gigs across the country in October and November - and you can listen to Bill chat about the concerts in a series of radio interviews.
Tune into Bill Wyman - listen again UK radio interviews now live
Bill Wyman has been giving a series of radio interviews across the UK in preparation for the upcoming Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings 2013 UK Tour. Listen to Bill on BBC Newcastle, radio Deeside and Classic Rock over the next few days.
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings 2013 Tour video
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings are set to play at 26 venues across the UK as part of the band's 2013 UK tour that promises to deliver an evening of electrifying music - and you can now see the 2013 UK Tour promo video to get you in the mood...
Update: Bill Wyman honoured with BASCA Gold Badge Award
Bill Wyman is to be honoured by BASCA - the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors - with a Gold Badge in recognition of Bill's outstanding contribution to music. The award ceremony will be held on October 16, 2013 at the Savoy in London.
Signed Collector's Edition 5 CD boxset - now available in the UK
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings 5 CD Collector's Edition box set is available in the UK from our shop now.
Tribute to Sir David Frost
Bill Wyman has paid tribute to Sir David Frost, who sadly passed away aged 74 while on the Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship, with Bill remembering Sir David Frost as a friend.