Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings
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Background information | |
Origin | London, England |
Genres | Rhythm and blues, rock and roll, blues, jazz |
Years active | 1997–present |
Associated acts | The Rolling Stones |
Website | Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings |
Members | Bill Wyman Graham Broad Georgie Fame Albert Lee Martin Taylor Terry Taylor Gary U.S. Bonds Nick Payn Frank Mead Beverley Skeete Geraint Watkins Mick Taylor |
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings are an English blues rock band founded and led by former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman. Other personnel have varied depending on availability, an arrangement described in The Telegraph as a "a fluctuating squad of veterans".[1] Their concerts and albums tend to emphasize cover songs of blues, R&B and early rock and roll hits from the 1950s. Wyman formed the Rhythm Kings after leaving the Rolling Stones in 1993 subsequent to the extended world-wide tour to support Steel Wheels, citing a desire to work in smaller clubs and avoid the pressure of being in one of the most successful rock bands in the world.
On 10 December 2007, Wyman and his band appeared alongside a reunited Led Zeppelin at the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert at the O2 in London.
In 2009, ex-Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor was invited as a guest performer with Wyman's Rhythm Kings.
Discography[]
Studio albums
- Struttin' Our Stuff (October 1997)
- Anyway the Wind Blows (February 1999)
- Groovin' (May 2000)
- Double Bill (May 2001)
- Just for a Thrill (May 2004)
- Studio Time (April 2018)
Live albums
- Rhythm Kings Live (November 2005)
- Live Communication (September 2011)
Singles
- "Groovin'" / "Can't Get My Rest at Night" / "Gambler's Lament" (2000)
- "That's How Heartaches Are Made" / "I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)" (2004)
Video albums
- Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings in Concert (2002)
- Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings - Let the good times roll (2004)
Featured musicians[]
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See also[]
References[]
- ^ Sandall, Robert (10 January 2008). "Bill Wyman: I can't live off the Stones royalties". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
External links[]
- English blues rock musical groups
- Musical collectives
- Musical groups established in 1997
- Musical groups from London
- The Rolling Stones
- United Kingdom musical group stubs