Bill wyman books list of books by author bill wyman. In 2002 i conducted a 45 minute interview with bill at the hotel oceana in santa monica, ca. He is a lifelong fandisciplecollector of blues music, and a true expert on this genre. Bill wymans blues odyssey, an album by various artists on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by bill wyman isbn. Bill wyman s blues odyssey grew out of a television project of the same name. Bill wyman, now 80, kept a daily diary, took thousands of pictures and shot hours of film footage and collected vast amounts of memorabilia. Bill wymans blues odyssey the second book by the former rolling stone bassist after his memoir stone alone is an expansive and comprehensive look at the blues, a volume that truly deserves its name.
But as in video games, good graphics dont make for good books. Get the latest music videos, bill wyman interviews and live performances from bill wyman at bill wymans official youtube channel here latest videos appear below and you can watch them here dont forget to subscribe to bill wymans official youtube channel for the very latest videos and updates. As a blues fan myself, i bought his blues odyssey book, and devoured it, cover to cover. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the b. Bill wyman, former bassist for the rolling stones, is your host for this documentary which offers a detailed look at the history of blues music. Bill wyman even has a soundtrack listing for his blues odessey. Bill wymans blues odyssey has the best graphics ive ever seen in a book. Rock fans who have never listened to traditional blues will recognize a number of these songs which have been covered by artists ranging from van morrison to john mayall. See a trailer for the dvd of bill wymans blues odyssey and visit. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wymans blues odyssey. Wyman remembers the music and artists that influenced the. Each wyman shoots chagall book included a cd of classical music entitled the chagall suite, which was written and arranged by bill wyman and mike batt. Wyman has excelled in at least one poststones arena.
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. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the blues, bill wyman pays tribute to the musicians who inspired him and whose music he took around the world as. Now document has given bill wyman the opportunity to trace his romance with the blues over a twodisc set, beginning with mamie smiths goin crazy with the blues in 1926 and traveling all the way to elmore james dust my broom in 1951. Here, former rolling stones bassist and fulltime blues aficionado bill wyman picks. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the blues, bill wyman pays tribute to the musicians who inspired him and whose music he took around the world as a member of the rolling stones. Drawing on his stash of 1,300 albums, the twocd set bill wymans blues odyssey makes a strong case for the lasting eloquence of the african american blues music recorded in the oppressive south during the depression and on till 1951. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
He was the bass guitarist for the english rock and roll band the rolling stones from 1962 until 1993. If it no longer meets these criteria, you can reassess it. Bill wymans blues odyssey is told with the passion and insight that only he can command, through his having known many of the legends, played with them, talked with them and taken their music to the world. Have read numerous books on the subject, but it seems the brits do justice to the blues, from paul oliver in the 60s to giles oakley in the 70s, and now bill wyman and his blues odyssey. Here, former rolling stones bassist and fulltime blues aficionado bill wyman picks 46 of his favorite classic blues songs nothing goes past the early 1950s, one track each from some of the most significant blues artists of the past century. It has been obvious for a long time that there is much more to bill wyman than his many years of bassplaying with the stones. Rude dudes bill wymans blues odyssey 2003, cd discogs. Bill wymans blues odyssey talk about a labour of love.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bill wymans rhythm kings at the discogs marketplace. Primary artist, producer, arranger, liner notes, vocals, vocals background, bass, vocal arrangement, horn arrangements, composer. The history of bill wymans rhythm kings by bill wymans. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wyman s blues odyssey. Bill wyman has put together a fine group of old blues that feature a wide range of musicians, both famous and obscure, playing a wide range of blues styles. Former stones bass player bill wyman gave a seminar on the history of blues music to an audience of school kids in october 2007 and heres part one. Since 1997 he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wymans rhythm kings. Former rolling stones bass player bill wyman wants to enlighten people about the great blues of americas musical past. He has worked producing records and films, and has scored music for films and television. Find bill wyman discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Bill wyman s blues odyssey is told with the passion and insight that only he can command, through his having known many of the legends, played with them, talked with them and taken their music to the world. Former rolling stones bass player bill wyman wants to enlighten people about the great blues of. Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, hardcover.
Bill wymans blues odyssey dvd from the guardian the. Bill wymans blues odyssey is one mans tribute to the foundations of rock music today. Wyman, teaming up again with havers bill wymans blues odyssey, gives even shorttenured band mates commensurate face time and portrays the good times, like the bands first visit to america in 1964, and the bad, such as the time wyman went out to score heroin for a sickand recently bustedkeith richards in 1977. To flip through the pages of bill wymans blues odyssey is to be taken on a journey into the history of america, specifically black america. The music collected here amounts in many ways to yet another best of the blues collection, featuring one cut each in chronological order from no less than 46 blues artists, recorded between 1926 and 1951. Exrolling stone wymans book is focusedjus da blooz, manand. Bill wyman born william george perks jr 24 october 1936 is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. Thanks to the evangelising efforts of pop heroes such as the white stripes, the blues are now cooler than theyve ever been. Still great book not available as kindle noe ebook which is why bought again after someone borrowed first copy. Just for a thrilllive bill wyman, bill wymans rhythm. Former rolling stones bassist bill wyman takes a look at the history of the blues. Bill wymans blues odyssey signed by wyman, bill and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bill talks with many of the blues greats, and the programme includes contributions from a host of legendary performers.
Wyman, teaming up again with havers bill wymans blues odyssey, gives even shorttenured band mates commensurate face time and portrays the good times, like the bands first visit to america in 1964, and the bad, such as the time wyman went out. Call it stormy monday but tuesday is just as bad has been listed as one of the music good articles under the good article criteria. This production features a 24page booklet filled with photographs and wymans ofteninsightful observations and minibios on a per artist basis. Drawing on his stash of 1,300 albums, the twocd set bill wyman s blues odyssey makes a strong case for the lasting eloquence of the african american blues music recorded in the oppressive south during the depression and on till 1951. If you like your blues history in fine chronological form, with numerous photos, illustrations and short informative personal bios, then wyman s book may be. It includes a list and pictures of albums that he singled out in his blues journey. Explore releases from bill wymans rhythm kings at discogs. This twocd blues odyssey set accompanies a book and a television show of the same name, all produced under the supervision of bill wyman of the rolling stones. It starts with some of the early 1920s blues artists and ends with stevie ray vaughans album texas flood. Bill wymans blues odyssey is about those who furthered early american roots music. Anyway the wind blows bill wyman, bill wymans rhythm.
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