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Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings

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Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings Middelburg January, 2009
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresRhythm and blues, rock and roll, blues, jazz
Years active1997–present
MembersBill 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
WebsiteBill Wyman's Rhythm Kings

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings are an English blues rock band founded and led by bassist Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones. Other personnel have varied depending on availability, an arrangement described in The Telegraph as "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.

History

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Wyman formed the Rhythm Kings after leaving the Rolling Stones in 1993 following their worldwide tour in support of Steel Wheels and a short hiatus from the music industry, 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.

The band have not performed live since 2014, and last released a studio album - Studio Time - in 2018.

Discography

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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 (2018)

Live albums

  • Rhythm Kings Live (November 2005)
  • Live Communication (September 2011)

Compilation albums

  • Studio Time (April 2018)[2]

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)
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Sandall, Robert (10 January 2008). "Bill Wyman: I can't live off the Stones royalties". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings – Studio Time – Bill Wyman". Retrieved 10 April 2023.
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