Bill Wyman's Blues Odyssey
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. Bill Wyman's Blues Odyssey is one man's tribute to the foundations of rock music today.
Bill Wyman's Treasure Islands
Bill Wyman's Treasure Islands is the who, what, when, where, why and how of historical treasures found in Great Britain and Ireland. Since humans first lived on these shores literally millions of things have been buried, thrown away or simply lost.
Bill Wyman and Rolling Stones reunite for 50th Anniversary
Bill Wyman is to perform with the Rolling Stones as a special guest for the Rolling Stones concerts at the O2 Arena in London on November 25 and November 29, along with Mick Taylor - the first time the Stones are performing together in 20 years.
The reunion concerts - part of the Rolling Stones '50 And Counting' tours - will mark 20 years since Bill performed with the band. Bill left in December 1992, concentrating on his work with Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings and countless projects across music,photography, writing and archaeology. Bill was with the Stones for 31 years.Read more
Bill Wyman Signature metal detector
"Metal detecting is not just for anoraks or eccentrics; it's probably the best and most enjoyable way of learning about our history," says ex-Rolling Stone Bill Wyman. So much so, that Bill Wyman has designed a metal detector with a unique appeal to children that has won praise from the likes of Richard And Judy.
Route 66 video - Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings
Watch Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings performing Route 66 and Dancing In The Streets with the vocal power of special guest Mary Wilson from their concert on September 26 at De Maagd Theatre in the Netherlands.
Bill Wyman in Rolling Stones HBO programme
The Rolling Stones will be the subject of an exhaustive new documentary that is slated to air on HBO in the US in the autumn. The self-proclaimed “Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World” gave their full cooperation to the film according to Ultimate Classic Rock, whose air date has not been announced.
“This is all done as part of the band’s 50th anniversary,” Michael Lombardo, president of programming at HBO, says in a statement. “This documentary has the full involvement of the four current band members – Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ron – as well as the former band members Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor. We’ll follow the band from their early club days through their arrival as the greatest band in the world.”
Rolling Stones film set for release
A new film chronicling the rise of the Rolling Stones from teenagers to rock stars is set to hit the cinema in October, including a commentary from Bill. Called Crossfire Hurricane - a lyric taken from the song Jumpin' Jack Flash - will be released in British cinemas, and includes documentary footage of the early years of the Stones, including their first tours.
Rolling With The Stones
The Rolling Stones, commonly referred to as the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band, epitomize everything that's excessive, lavish, exciting and powerful about rock music. Now, founding member and bass player Bill Wyman presents an honest and humorous account that serves as a backstage pass to the band's history, from drug busts, to tax exile, to solo careers.
The Stones: A History In Cartoons
The Stones: A History In Cartoons combines previously unpublished entries from Bill Wyman's personal diaries with cartoons by some of the greatest satirical artists of the last 40 years. Over more than four decades, The Rolling Stones have been the inspiration for hundreds of cartoons and Bill Wyman has collected them, meticulously recording when and where they appeared.
Bill Wyman Radio 6 interview
Bill Wyman was recently interviewed by BBC Radio 6's Liz Kershaw on the Rolling Stones 50th anniversary. Bill chats about the early days with the band - and you can listen to the interview in full right here.
Jimmy White Testimonial
Bill Wyman was joined by Mick Hucknall and Ronnie Wood - as well as a host of snooker legends - to perform at the Jimmy White Testimonial on June 2, 2102, held at the Grosvenor Hotel in London.
Bill Wyman's Second Nature Photo Exhibition
Bill Wyman's Second Nature photography exhibition got a fantastic preview and write-up in The Sunday Times. Read all about Bill's new London-based exhibition of his stunning portfolio of photos spanning his career...
Bill Wyman's Second Nature exhibition
For thirty years Bill Wyman was the bass player of the most famous rock band in the world, the Rolling Stones. Lesser known is the fact that he has been photographing everything from his band mates, to other celebrities, to landscapes and nature.
Wyman family support Jeans for Genes campaign
Bill Wyman and his family have backed the Jeans for Genes campaign that aims to help raise £2.5m in 2010 to help children with genetic disorders. Bill, along with his wife Suzanne and their daughters, posed for a recent fashion shoot backing the Jeans for Genes campaign, which this year is celebrating its 15th anniversary.
Best of.. Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings album released
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings have released a new 21-track album, including Green River and Tell You A Secret. The Best of Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings - the 21 track compilation CD album is on sale now - and is a must for both fans and collectors alike. Remastered by the famed Jon Astley, it boasts suberb sound, and includes a 24-page CD booklet featuring an exclusive interview with Bill Wyman, full track details, complete with authoritative and extensive liner notes by the respected author and rock journalist Chris Welch.
Wyman Shoots at the Coda Museum
Bill Wyman has revealed that the Coda Museum in Apeldoorn, Holland will host the next 'Wyman shoots' photo exhibition - and it will run from January 25 to May 17, 2009. This is your chance to see some of the stunning photography that Bill has shot over the years - including candid photos that chart the Rolling Stone years and Bill's legendary rock career.