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As the counterpart of the successful book of the same name, bill wymans blues odyssey dvd is essential to anyone who has either purchased the book bill wymans blues odyssey or has an interest in exploring the story and journey of blues music narrated by an exmember of the rolling stones, the band who did so much to introduce the music to. Biography one of the first musicians to sign on as a member of the rolling stones, bill wyman was the band s bassist from 1962 to 1991. We follow their descendants as they walk, travel the highways, 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. Bill wymans blues odyssey is one mans tribute to the foundations of rock music today. Bill wyman has 22 books on goodreads with 2434 ratings. The history of bill wymans rhythm kings by bill wymans. Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, hardcover barnes. It includes a list and pictures of albums that he singled out in his blues journey. He has written several books, including bill wymans blues odyssey, stone alone. The rolling stones stars tellall book was released in 2010 and became a bestseller, featuring the guitarists recollections of the bands early days, their excesses on the road, and the crazy. Listen to your favorite songs from bill wyman by bill wyman now.
Bill wyman s blues odyssey grew out of a television project of the same name. 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. Bill wymans treasure islands is the who, what, when, where, why and how of historical treasures found in great britain and ireland. Dec 07, 2002 bill wyman reveals that he was his own band s biggest fan in his glorified scrapbook, rolling with the stones sean ohagan sat 7 dec 2002 23. This is a world class collectors item, from the no. For anyone wishing to take a quick historical crash course, bill wyman. Bill wyman born william george perks jr 24 october 1936 is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. To me, this is my favorite blues book, but thats my opinion. Be the first to ask a question about bill wymans blues odyssey. Former founding member and bass guitarist of the rolling stones, bill wyman performed with the iconic band from 1962 to 1993. Jan 01, 2002 bill wymans blues odyssey is about those who furthered early american roots music.
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Feature spreads with preveiously unpublished photographs from bill wymans personal showcase 38 blues. Blues odyssey follows the rise of the blues in america as it travels from the mississippi delta and the deep south to the big cities of new orleans and chicago, and then crosses the ocean to england, where the u. 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. Oktober 1936 als william george perks in penge, london, vereinigtes. Bill wymans rhythm kings just for a thrill 2004, digipak. He certainly comes across like that in this dvd entitled bill wyman s blues odyssey, which is a walkthrough history of the blues from the cotton fields of the southern united states to the blues clubs and pubs of his native homeland, the united kingdom. William george bill wyman born william george perks jr.
It starts with some of the early 1920s blues artists and ends with stevie ray vaughans album texas flood. Exrolling stone wymans book is focusedjus da blooz, manand. Bill wymans blues odyssey dvd from the guardian the. Bill wyman s blues odyssey is an informative documentary detailing the history of blues music. Stone alone by bill wyman rolling with the stones by bill wyman according to the rolling stones by mick jagger. Although wyman has released solo records, the only original recordings he penned for the stones were in another land off of their satanic majesties request and downtown suzie which remained unreleased until the june 1975 release of metamorphosis. Bill talks with many of the blues greats, and the programme includes contributions from a host of legendary performers.
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Some folks think its cool to have some kind of lover he dont believe its true, cause he just found another and when you see him, you might see him on the. Rolling with the stones by wyman, bill and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But as in video games, good graphics dont make for good books. Interview magazine has showcased a series of rolling stones photos taken by bill for his new book, stones from the inside. 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. Since 1997 he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wyman s rhythm kings. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the blues, bill wyman pays tribute to. He has worked producing records and films, and has scored music for films and television. Aug 01, 2001 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. Mar 27, 2008 former stone s bass player bill wyman gave a seminar on the history of blues music to an audience of school kids in october 2007 and here s part one.
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