Jan 01, 2002 bill wymans blues odyssey is about those who furthered early american roots music. 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. 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. Aug 08, 2001 bill wymans blues odyssey has the best graphics ive ever seen in a book. 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.
Former rolling stones bassist bill wyman takes a look at the history of the blues. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Download pdf ebook bill wyman stone alone pdf epub by. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by wyman, bill isbn. 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. 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. 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. Bill wymans blues odyssey, rude dudes on document records. We follow their descendants as they walk, travel the highways, a 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.
Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wyman s blues odyssey. Interview magazine showcases stones photos from bill s new book. When drummer tony chapman told him that a rhythm and blues band called. Bill wyman s blues odyssey grew out of a television project of the same name. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by bill wyman isbn. Bill wyman even has a soundtrack listing for his blues odessey.
Download east coast blues a 1960s odyssey pdf books pdfbooks. King, buddy guy, big bill morganfield, lazy lester and otis rush, plus performance clips of john lee hooker, big. He has worked producing records and films, and has scored music for films and television. Bill wyman has 22 books on goodreads with 2434 ratings. The novel reveals the jealousies, power struggles and disputes mainly over girls and challenges the bias of the press at the time, that all mods were. As a blues fan myself, i bought his blues odyssey book, and devoured it, cover to cover.
This is a 2 cd collection of early blues recordings about sex, selected by former rolling. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wymans blues odyssey. 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. 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. 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. 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. The last three books and bill wymans treasure islands were all written in collaboration with richard havers. East coast blues a 1960s odyssey is the story of a young man coming of age in the 1960s. Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, hardcover barnes.
Bill wymans blues odyssey dvd from the guardian the guardian. Cest aussi lune des raisons du succes des rolling stones. The starting point of bill s odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of americas deep south. 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. The project was apparently conceived for us tv, as a series of two 60odd minute madefortv features.
For anyone wishing to take a quick historical crash course, bill wyman. 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. Yhtye julkaisi vuonna 1985 albumin, joka sisalsi versioita rock and roll ja rhythm and blues klassikoista. Interview magazine showcases stones photos from bills new book.
It starts with some of the early 1920s blues artists and ends with stevie ray vaughans album texas flood. Bill wyman s blues odyssey is one mans tribute to the foundations of rock music today. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the b. Bill wyman books list of books by author bill wyman. Bill wyman born william george perks jr 24 october 1936 is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. 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. 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. Buy blues odyssey by bill wyman from waterstones today. It includes a list and pictures of albums that he singled out in his blues journey. Bill wymans blues odyssey isbn 07534421 the stones a history in cartoons isbn 0750942487 the last three books and bill wymans treasure islands were all written in collaboration with richard havers. Bill wyman s blues odyssey is an informative documentary detailing the history of blues music. 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. This production features a 24page booklet filled with photographs and wymans ofteninsightful observations and minibios on a per artist basis.
Since 1997 he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wymans rhythm kings. 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 wyman is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. He was the bass guitarist for the english rock and roll band the rolling stones from 1962 until 1993. A very rare bill wyman autographed lp set, one of the most famous rock artists of all time bill wyman. Interview magazine has showcased a series of rolling stones photos taken by bill for his new book, stones from the inside.
Dec 07, 2002 bill wyman reveals that he was his own bands biggest fan in his glorified scrapbook, rolling with the stones sean ohagan sat 7 dec 2002 23. Former rolling stones bass player bill wyman wants to enlighten people about the great blues of americas musical past. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Bill wymans blues odyssey has the best graphics ive ever seen in a book. Jan 31, 2014 bill wyman, trente annees durant, aura ete le bassiste des rolling stones. Wyman remembers the music and artists that influenced the.
Blues novitiates and devotees alike will be served well by wymans knowing selection of songs, 46 in all, covering an array of styles. Pop musician bill wyman recounts stories about many of the most influential blues artists of the last century illustrated with music excerpts, interviews with taj mahal, b. Read bill wyman stone alone pdf where can i get free books for my. Nov 01, 2003 with clarke peters, bill wyman, mike love, sam phillips. Beautiful photos line every page, and the design team skillfully arranges with them and toggles withe them to. Bill wymans blues odyssey by various artists on spotify. The story of a rock and roll band and wyman shoots chagall, in 1990 and 1998 respectively, he tackles his love and passion for blues in bill wyman s blues odyssey. May 08, 2019 bill wyman reflects about the blues greats and talks about his blues odyssey book. Please see our other listings including rare hand signed rolling stones photographs and rare signed promotional rolling stones demos. He is a lifelong fandisciplecollector of blues music, and a true expert on this genre. This book showcases 40 legendary blues players from muddy waters to john lee.
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. Guitar world magazine has charted the history of the fretless bass in an indepth article, citing bill as the original inventor. Rude dudes bill wymans blues odyssey 2003, cd discogs. Wyman has also coauthored a history of the american blues called bill wymans blues odyssey. Bill wyman s blues odyssey talk about a labour of love. To me, this is my favorite blues book, but thats my opinion. This is a world class collectors item, from the no. Rolling stones bill wyman about the blues interview youtube. Among his heroes are the famous bessie smith, robert johnson and semifamous lonnie johnson and memphis slim, to name two. 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.
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