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. These recordings feature the talents of gary brooker, georgie fame, albert lee, andy fairweather low, chris rea, beverley skeete, mick taylor and george harrison amongst his last recordings on an intriguing and varied selection of covers and originals. See a trailer for the dvd of bill wymans blues odyssey and visit. Bill wyman has a deep and sincere love of the blues and it shines through in this great docu. If you like your blues history in fine chronological form, with numerous photos, illustrations and short informative personal bios, then wymans book may be. For anyone wishing to take a quick historical crash course, bill wyman. Explore releases from bill wymans rhythm kings at discogs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. 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. Bill wyman s blues odyssey grew out of a television project of the same name. 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 is about those who furthered early american roots music.
Mar 27, 2008 former stone s bass player bill wyman gave a seminar on the history of blues music to an audience of school kids in october 2007 and here s part one. The starting point of bill s odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of america s deep south. The starting point of bills odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of americas deep south. Bill wyman has put together a fine group of old blues that feature a wide range of musicians, both famous and obscure, playing a wide range of blues styles. 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. 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 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. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bill wymans rhythm kings at the discogs marketplace. Bill wymans blues odyssey is one mans tribute to the foundations of rock music today. This production features a 24page booklet filled with photographs and wymans ofteninsightful observations and minibios on a per artist basis. 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. Bill wymans blues odyssey dvd starts by exploring the primitive origins of the blues in africa and takes us on a global journey through the rural southern states of america up to the urban northern cities and eventually over to europe and the uk. It starts with some of the early 1920s blues artists and ends with stevie ray vaughans album texas flood. 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. Bill wymans blues odyssey has the best graphics ive ever seen in a book. May 04, 2008 see a trailer for the dvd of bill wyman s blues odyssey and visit. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wymans blues odyssey. Former rolling stones bass player bill wyman wants to enlighten people about the great blues of america s musical past. Former rolling stones bassist bill wyman takes a look at the history of the blues.
Drawing on his stash of 1,300 albums, the twocd set bill wymans 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. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wyman s blues odyssey. 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. Rude dudes bill wymans blues odyssey 2003, cd discogs. On 2001 s double bill, bill wyman uses two wellpacked discs to prove again what he had always previously managed to make clear on a single lp. 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. 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.
Wyman remembers the music and artists that influenced the. 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. He s a monster bass player and a mediocre at best singer who relies on his many famous friends to help him out. 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.
On 2001s double bill, bill wyman uses two wellpacked discs to prove again what he had always previously managed to make clear on a single lp. Bill wymans blues odyssey is an informative documentary detailing the history of blues music. 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 special set of studio recordings, the first ones to be issued since 2004, gathers up fifteen outtakes from eight different sessions, including two songs from as far back as march 1987 before the actual formation of the rhythm kings. He certainly comes across like that in this dvd entitled bill wymans 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. Thanks to the evangelising efforts of pop heroes such as the white stripes, the blues are now cooler than theyve ever been. But as in video games, good graphics dont make for good books.
Wyman has excelled in at least one poststones arena. Aug 08, 2001 bill wyman s blues odyssey has the best graphics ive ever seen in a book. Rolling stones bill wyman about the blues interview youtube. Bill wymans blues odyssey former rolling stones bassist bill wyman takes a look at the history of the blues. 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 blues odyssey by various blues artists, released in 2002 on document records. Bill wymans blues odyssey by various artists on spotify. Bill wymans 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. He is a lifelong fandisciplecollector of blues music, and a true expert on this genre. Bill wymans blues odyssey isbn 07534421 the stones a history in cartoons isbn 0750942487 the last three books and bill wymans treasure islands. Now, those tracks make up the majority of songs performed during bill wymans rhythm. The starting point of bill s odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of americas deep south. 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.
Rock fans who have never listened to traditional blues will recognize a number of these songs which have been covered by artists ranging from van morrison to john mayall. Bill wymans blues odyssey, rude dudes on document records. Jan 01, 2002 bill wymans blues odyssey is about those who furthered early american roots music. Hes a monster bass player and a mediocre at best singer who relies on his many famous friends to help him out. Double bill bill wyman, bill wymans rhythm kings songs. Bill talks with many of the blues greats, and the programme includes contributions from a host of legendary performers. 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. Dec, 2001 bill wyman s blues odyssey former rolling stones bassist bill wyman takes a look at the history of the blues. It includes a list and pictures of albums that he singled out in his blues journey. Bill wymans rhythm kings and solo discography bill wymans rhythm kings studio time is out in april. Former stones bass player bill wyman gave a seminar on the history of blues music to an audience of school kids in october 2007 and heres part one. The band has a core rhythm section, but features a revolving combination of allstar guest front men and women.
Buy bill wymans blues odyssey dvd from amazons movies store. To flip through the pages of bill wyman s blues odyssey is to be taken on a journey into the history of america, specifically black america. 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. 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. When bill wyman left the rolling stones, he didnt leave music at all.
We follow their descendants as they walk, travel the highways, 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. Former rolling stones bass player bill wyman wants to enlighten people about the great blues of americas musical past. Bill wymans blues odyssey talk about a labour of love. 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. 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 wymans blues odyssey. The project was apparently conceived for us tv, as a series of two 60odd minute madefortv features. A journey to music s heart and soul first edition by wyman, bill isbn. Here we get almost two hours with great music clips and interviews from this important musical history. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by wyman, bill isbn.
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. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by bill wyman isbn. Bill wymans rhythm kings just for a thrill 2004, digipak. Bill wyman even has a soundtrack listing for his blues odessey. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the b. Bill wyman reflects about the blues greats and talks about his blues odyssey book. May 08, 2019 bill wyman reflects about the blues greats and talks about his blues odyssey book. 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.
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