Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings

Last updated

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings.jpg
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings Middelburg January, 2009
Background information
Origin London, England
Genres Rhythm and blues, rock and roll, blues, jazz
Years active1997–2018
Past 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
Website Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings were an English blues rock band founded and led by bassist Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones. Other personnel 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.

Contents

History

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

Studio albums

Live albums

Compilation albums

Singles

Video albums

See also

References

  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.