He s a monster bass player and a mediocre at best singer who relies on his many famous friends to help him out. This production features a 24page booklet filled with photographs and wymans ofteninsightful observations and minibios on a per artist basis. 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. Bill wyman has 22 books on goodreads with 2400 ratings. Bill wyman born william george perks jr 24 october 1936 is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. May 04, 2008 see a trailer for the dvd of bill wyman s blues odyssey and visit. Since 1997 he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wyman s rhythm kings. Rude dudes bill wymans blues odyssey 2003, cd discogs.
Since humans first lived on these shores literally millions of things have been buried, thrown away or simply lost. Hes a monster bass player and a mediocre at best singer who relies on his many famous friends to help him out. Thanks to the evangelising efforts of pop heroes such as the white stripes, the blues are now cooler than theyve ever been. Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, hardcover. Bill wymans blues odyssey dvd from the guardian the. 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. 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. 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. 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.
On 2001s double bill, bill wyman uses two wellpacked discs to prove again what he had always previously managed to make clear on a single lp. 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. 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 americas musical past. The stories of the fascinating and often troubled lives of some of the blues finest artists take you on an evocative journey of the musical style that gave birth to rock n roll. 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. Mar 24, 2003 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. Jan 01, 2002 bill wymans blues odyssey is about those who furthered early american roots music. 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. Bill wyman s blues odyssey grew out of a television project of the same name. 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, 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.
Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, hardcover barnes. Bill wymans rhythm kings anyway the wind blows discogs. 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. Wyman has excelled in at least one poststones arena. The starting point of bill s odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of americas deep south. Bill wymans gear discussion in bassists bg started by halloweenfiend, feb. Jun 12, 2003 thanks to the evangelising efforts of pop heroes such as the white stripes, the blues are now cooler than theyve ever been. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bill wyman s rhythm kings at the discogs marketplace.
The 46 selections include familiar names blind lemon jefferson and less familiar ones bo carter. 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. A journey to music s heart and soul first edition by wyman, bill isbn. 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. Explore releases from bill wymans rhythm kings at discogs. On 2001 s double bill, bill wyman uses two wellpacked discs to prove again what he had always previously managed to make clear on a single lp. 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. Keith richards said once that he first time they jammed with bill, he brought two vox ac30s with him as well as his bass amp, and said they could plug into them. It starts with some of the early 1920 s blues artists and ends with stevie ray vaughan s album texas flood.
Anyway the wind blows bill wyman, bill wymans rhythm. 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. The project was apparently conceived for us tv, as a series of two 60odd minute madefortv features. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bill wymans rhythm kings at the discogs marketplace. Bill wymans blues odyssey by various artists on spotify. Since 1997 he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wymans rhythm kings. Bill wymans blues odyssey grew out of a television project of the same name. The starting point of bill s odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of america s deep south. Bill wymans rhythm kings just for a thrill 2004, digipak. Bill talks with many of the blues greats, and the programme includes contributions from a host of legendary performers. Besides illuminating lesser known figures in the blues such as papa charlie jackson one of the first recorded. Former rolling stones bass player bill wyman wants to enlighten people about the great blues of america s musical past.
Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wymans blues odyssey. Biography one of the first musicians to sign on as a member of the rolling stones, bill wyman was the bands bassist from 1962 to 1991. See a trailer for the dvd of bill wymans blues odyssey and visit. Bill wyman books list of books by author bill wyman. Bill wyman even has a soundtrack listing for his blues odessey. Now document has given bill wyman the opportunity to trace his romance with the blues over a twodisc set, beginning with mamie smith s goin crazy with the blues in 1926 and traveling all the way to elmore james dust my broom in 1951. 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.
With rare photographs from bill wyman s personal archive, this a must for music fans. With rare photographs from bill wymans personal archive, this a must for music fans. The starting point of bills odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of americas deep south. It includes a list and pictures of albums that he singled out in his blues journey. 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. 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. He was the bass guitarist for the english rock and roll band the rolling stones from 1962 until 1993. Double bill bill wyman, bill wymans rhythm kings songs. 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. Find bill wyman discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wyman s blues odyssey. 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. The story of a rock n roll band, and rolling with the stones, and more on. The friends this time range from george harrison who adds slide guitar to the somnambulant blues love letters to.
Description of the book bill wyman s treasure islands. 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. He certainly comes across like that in this dvd entitled bill wymans 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. 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. Bill wyman s treasure islands is the who, what, when, where, why and how of historical treasures found in great britain and ireland. 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. Bill wymans blues odyssey is about those who furthered early american roots music. Find album credit information for anyway the wind blows bill wyman, bill wymans rhythm kings on allmusic. See a trailer for the dvd of bill wyman s blues odyssey and visit.
Bill wymans blues odyssey dvd starts by exploring the primitive origins of the blues in africa and takes us on a global journey through the rural southern states of america up to the urban northern cities and eventually over to europe and the uk. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For anyone wishing to take a quick historical crash course, bill wyman. Find bill wymans rhythm kings discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Bill wymans treasure islands is the who, what, when, where, why and how of historical treasures found in. Bill wymans blues odyssey is one mans tribute to the foundations of rock music today. Bill wymans rhythm kings album discography allmusic. 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. If you havent lived down south for more than a decade, read faulkner, or been sure which mall your musician friends are talking about when they mention crossroads, you may want to do a little homework before reading the eponymously titled bill wymans blues odyssey, which is also described as covering the birth of the blues in the troubled south. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by wyman, bill isbn.
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