Rolling Stones 1990s

Bill and Wolfie left Paris and drove to Vence, South of France.

Bill spoke to his father in hospital for the last time.

Ray Coleman joined Bill in Vence for three days to work on the ‘Stone Alone’ book.

Bill’s father worsened in hospital. Bill delayed Rolling Stones trip to Japan. Keith and Ronnie arrived in Tokyo, Japan to a wild reception.

Bill heard from the family that his father’s health had improved.
 
Press conference: The Rolling Stones without Bill at the Kurahuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan.

Bill arrived in Tokyo, Japan and checked into the Okura Hotel. He then joined the rest of The Rolling Stones.

The Rolling Stones held a rehearsal at the venue.

Bill attended the Michael Cooper book launch at the Isetan Department Store, Tokyo, Japan.

The Rolling Stones attended a CBS/Sony Records reception at the hotel after the show, where the Stones were presented with Platinum CD Awards and video cameras.

The Rolling Stones celebrated last performance at the Korakuen Dome, Tokyo with drinks and said goodbye to everyone.

Bill and Wolfie flew Tokyo to London direct.

Bill left London and drove to Paris via Dover, the ferry and Calais.

Bill worked on the ‘Stone Alone’ book throughout the month.

Press conference at the Tabernacle Club, London, where Mick unveiled plans to tour Europe as the ‘Urban Jungle Tour’.
 
Tony Lacey (from Penguin) arrived to edit Bill’s book till 25th March 1990.

Bill had dinner with Ringo Starr, Barbara Bach and others.

Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach visited with the idea of renting the house.

Ringo Starr called and rented Bill’s house for two months from 25th June to 25th August inclusive.

Bill shot a promo video for his book ‘Stone Alone’ at his house in Vence.

Bill drove to the Chateau near du Dangu in Paris to join the rest of The Rolling Stones and began rehearsals there (until 4th May 1990).

Bill worked on the final editing of his book with Judith Flanders.

Bill flew from Heathrow to Rotterdam, and checked into the Rotterdam Hilton with The Rolling Stones.

Bill did interviews promoting the Michael Cooper book.

After the show, the Rolling Stones (minus Bill) flew on to Hannover, West Germany.

The Rolling Stones performed two show at Niedersachsen, Hannover, West Germany.

Bill drove to Frankfurt, stopping off at Hamlyn and enjoyed the beautiful town of ‘The Pied Piper’.

The Rolling Stones (minus Bill) flew on to Cologne.
 
The artist Helwein took photos of Bill and gave him a signed litho of Marlene Deitrich.

Bill and Wolfie drove to Cologne, West Germany to join the rest of The Rolling Stones.

Bill did an interview promoting the Michael Cooper book.
 
Party at the hotel for Ronnie and Charlie’s birthdays.

The Stones travelled by night train to West Berlin.

The Rolling Stones performed at Olympiastadion, Berlin, West Germany.
 
The Stones flew by 737 charter plane to Lisbon, Portugal.

The Rolling Stones attended the Crew Party in the hotel in Barcelona.

The Stones (without Bill) flew to Madrid, Spain.

The Rolling Stones performed first of two shows at the Calderon, Madrid, Spain.

Bill flew Nice to Paris, France to join the other Stones.

Bill attended the party for The Rolling Stones at Regines, Paris.

The Rolling Stones flew from Paris to Basel, Switzerland (had a very rough flight with the the plane hit by lightning).
 
The Stones performed a show at the St.Jakob Stadium, Basel, Switzerland.

Bill returned to London.

The Rolling Stones performed first of three shows at Wembley Stadium, Wembley, London.

The Rolling Stones flew London to Glasgow except for Bill who travelled by train and joined the others in Glasgow.
 
The Rolling Stones performed show at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland.
 
The Stones flew back to London and Bill travelled to London on the night train.

Bill heard that the next two Wembley Shows were postponed because of Keith’s septic finger.

The Rolling Stones performed at Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, Wales.

The Rolling Stones performed first of two shows at the Manchester City Football Stadium, Manchester.

Bill flew to Rome, Italy and joined the other Stones at the Cavalieri Hilton Hotel.

Bill did interviews promoting the Michael Cooper book.
 
The Rolling Stones, without Bill, flew to Turin, Italy.

The Rolling Stones did exclusive filming for SKY TV onstage.
 
The Rolling Stones performed show at the Stadio Delle Alpi, Turin, Italy (filmed for I-Max).

The Stones flew Vienna to Gothenberg, Sweden and checked into the Sheraton Hotel.

The Stones, without Bill, flew from Gothenberg to Oslo, Norway.

The Rolling Stones presented with a Gold Record (Norway) for their ‘Steel Wheels’ album.
 
The Rolling Stones performed first of two shows at the Valle Hovin Stadion, Oslo, Norway.

The Rolling Stones performed show at Idretspark, Copenhagen, Denmark.

The Rolling Stones and their entourage flew from Copenhagen to East Berlin.
 
The Stones were filmed for I-Max onstage in Berlin.
 
TV Show: SKY TV – SKY Movies – The Stones (Live in Barcelona, Spain) broadcast from 8pm to 10.30pm.

The Rolling Stones performed at the Weissensee, East Berlin, East Germany (the show was filmed for I.Max)

Bill drove from Gelsenkirchen to Prague, Czechoslovakia and joined the rest of the Stones at the Palace Hotel, Prague.

Bill flew from Prague to London and checked into the Mayfair hotel with the other Stones.

The Rolling Stones filmed for IMax film at Wembley Stadium over two days.

The Rolling Stones performed show at Wembley Stadium, Wembley, London (which was filmed for I-Max).This was Bill’s very last show with Stones.
 
Note: On the Stones’ tours of US, Japan and Europe, the Stones played a total of 120 Shows to an audience of 7.25 million fans. An average of 60,000 per show.
 
Bill attended the end-of-tour party at the Roof Gardens in Kensington.

Bill did interviews promoting the Stones book

Charlie Watts called Bill and told him there were gold records for him at the Stones’ office.

Bill and Charlie Watts had a meeting with lawyer Robert Lee and discussed Rolling Stones business and future contracts.

Bill did interviews promoting the ‘Stone Alone’ book.

Bill did interviews promoting the ‘Stone Alone’ book.
 
TV Show: BBC2’s ‘Rapide Show’ at 7.40pm for 30 minutes, featured an interview with Bill (taped in Paris 1990).

Bill did the Terry Wogan TV Show live with Sue Lawley.

Bill did seven radio interviews promoting the ‘Stone Alone’ book.

Bill attended the ‘Stone Alone’ book launch and his birthday party at Sticky Fingers.

Bill did a book-signing in London.
 
Bill flew from London to Dublin, Eire, and appeared with Gay Burn on ‘The Late Late Show’, promoting his book.

TV Show: ITV’s ‘Sunday Sunday’ – Featured Gloria Hunniford’s interview with Bill Wyman.

Bill did book signing at WH Smith bookstore, Birmingham.
 
TV Show: BBC1’s Trailer for the show below – Bill Wyman (live).
 
Bill interviewed by John Tainton for BBC Radio Midlands and taped an insert for the charity ‘Children In Need’.
 
TV Show: BBC1’s ‘Daytime UK’ Show ‘Pebble Mill’ from 12.45pm featured a live interview with Bill.

Mick and Jerry went to the Himalayas and India.

Bill did a book signing in London and overseas press interviews.

Bill did an interview for Germany promoting his book.

Bill did TV and press interviews for the USA.

Bill filed for legal separation from Mandy Smith

Bill did TV interviews for the BBC and charity, and then did a one-hour radio interview for US Radio.
 
Ronnie Wood sustained two broken legs in an accident on the M4 motorway and was treated at the Cromwell Hospital.

Bill did press and radio interviews for the USA.

Bill was at the Metropolis Studios in Chiswick, London, doing bass overdubs on The Rolling Stones live tracks and also the next day.

Charlie Watts called Bill Wyman to discuss Bill’s decision to leave The Rolling Stones.

Bill attended a Rolling Stones meeting with the rest of the band, Prince Rupert and Joe Rascoff. They discussed the tour finances and Bill’s desire to leave the band.

Bill did an interview with the US press promoting his book.

Bill attended the Q Magazine Awards at the Ronnie Scott’s Club in Soho and was presented with The Stones award for ‘The Best Live Act of 1990’.

TV Show: ITV Ch.3’s ‘Six O’Clock Live’ at 6pm featured Frank Bough’s interview with Bill Wyman.

TV Show: ITV’s ‘Rolling Stones Music Special’ (A Profile Of The Rolling Stones) broadcast from 3am to 4am.