Since 1997 he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wyman s rhythm kings. Find denis blackham credit information on allmusic. This production features a 24page booklet filled with photographs and wymans ofteninsightful observations and minibios on a per artist basis. Still great book not available as kindle noe ebook which is why bought again after someone borrowed first copy. When i finished my latest book, bill wymans blues odyssey, we needed somewhere to launch it. The starting point of bills odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of. Former rolling stones bassist bill wyman takes a look at the history of the blues. May 04, 2008 see a trailer for the dvd of bill wymans blues odyssey and visit. Find john lee hooker credit information on allmusic. Jan 01, 2002 bill wymans blues odyssey is about those who furthered early american roots music.
Bill wymans blues odyssey talk about a labour of love. 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 rhythm kings anyway the wind blows discogs. The project was apparently conceived for us tv, as a series of two 60odd minute madefortv features. Bill wymans blues odyssey is one mans tribute to the foundations of rock music today.
A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by bill wyman isbn. 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. The rolling stones are an english rock band formed in london in 1962. Bill wymans blues odyssey i discovered music during my teenage years and after i joined the air force, i found that i loved music that had its roots in the sound of black people from the southern states. 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. 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. Aug 08, 2001 bill wymans blues odyssey has the best graphics ive ever seen in a book. The rolling stones were scheduled to play at a free concert for blackhill. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Wyman remembers the music and artists that influenced the.
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. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by wyman, bill isbn. Bill wymans blues odyssey a journey to musics heart soul ebook free. 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.
Richard havers author richard havers is the author of over fifteen music titles, many of which have won awards and become international bestsellers. 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. Visit musicmagpie for great deals and super savings with free delivery today. Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, hardcover barnes. Description of the book bill wymans treasure islands. Bill wyman s blues odyssey is an informative documentary detailing the history of blues music. 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. They were notable mostly for playing country blues but were adept at many styles of popular music of the time. The rolling stones by richard havers overdrive rakuten. Bill wyman is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. We settled on memphis, the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock and roll, as signs around. Exrolling stone wymans book is focusedjus da blooz, manand altogether. In 2004, they were inducted into the mississippi musicians hall of fame.
The bands original rhythm section did not include bassist bill wyman, who. Here, former rolling stones bassist and fulltime blues aficionado bill wyman picks. Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages. 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. The last three books and bill wymans treasure islands were all written in collaboration. 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. Former rolling stones bass player bill wyman wants to enlighten people about the great blues of. 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. Buy blues odyssey by bill wyman from waterstones today. Aug 01, 2001 buy bill wymans blues odyssey by wyman, bill isbn. Bill wyman born william george perks jr 24 october 1936 is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer.
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. 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. The story of a rock n roll band, and rolling with the stones, and more on. Bill wyman s blues odyssey must have been a very meaningful project for you. The mississippi sheiks were a popular and influential american guitar and fiddle group of the 1930s. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Bill wyman books list of books by author bill wyman.
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. 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. Bill wymans treasure islands is the who, what, when, where, why and how of historical treasures found in great britain and ireland. The starting point of bill s odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of americas deep south. Guys 2 cd set, an audio, bookson tape type version of his acclaimed oneman play. With clarke peters, bill wyman, mike love, sam phillips. If you dont have the real audio player, you can download it for free here. 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. Bill wymans blues odyssey by various artists on spotify. It has been one of the most interesting projects i have ever undertaken. See all books authored by bill wyman, including stone alone. Nov 25, 2003 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 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. 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. Former rolling stones bass player bill wyman wants to enlighten people about the great blues of america s musical past. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Bill talks with many of the blues greats, and the programme includes contributions from a host of legendary performers. Since humans first lived on these shores literally millions of things have been buried, thrown away or simply lost. He was the bass guitarist for the english rock and roll band the rolling stones from 1962 until 1993. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the b. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bill wymans blues odyssey various artists musicmagpie store. My passion for the blues has continued to grow since i first became interested in the early 60s. When drummer tony chapman told him that a rhythm and blues band called the rolling stones. Bill wyman s blues odyssey signed by wyman, bill and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
This book showcases 40 legendary blues players from muddy waters to john lee hooker. 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. 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. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the blues, bill wyman pays tribute to. Various rude dudes bill wymans blues odyssey discogs.