Blues by bill wyman, signed abebooks shop for books. 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. 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. Bill wyman, bass player for the most famous rock band in the world, the rolling stones, has been inspired throughout his career.
This production features a 24page booklet filled with photographs and wymans ofteninsightful observations and minibios on a per artist basis. Weitere informationen zu diesem verkaufer verkaufer kontaktieren 4. Nov 25, 2003 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. Bill wyman even has a soundtrack listing for his blues odessey. 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. Biography one of the first musicians to sign on as a member of the rolling stones, bill wyman was the band s bassist from 1962 to 1991. The music collected here amounts in many ways to yet another best of the blues collection, featuring one cut each in chronological order from no less than 46 blues artists, recorded. 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. Exrolling stone wymans book is focusedjus da blooz, manand altogether. 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 music collected here amounts in many ways to yet another best of the blues collection, featuring one cut each in chronological order from no less than 46 blues artists, recorded between 1926 and 1951. This is a 2 cd collection of early blues recordings about sex, selected by former rolling.
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. He has worked producing records and films, and has scored music for films and television. Her most noted tracks are honey dripper blues, cant make another day and eight hour woman. 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. The last three books and bill wymans treasure islands were all written in collaboration with richard havers. As the counterpart of the successful book of the same name, bill wymans blues odyssey dvd is essential to anyone who has either purchased the book bill wymans blues odyssey or has an interest in exploring the story and journey of blues music narrated by an exmember of the rolling stones, the band who did so much to introduce the music to. 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. Here, former rolling stones bassist and fulltime blues aficionado bill wyman picks. Bill wyman s blues odyssey has the best graphics ive ever seen in a book.
Bill wyman born william george perks jr 24 october 1936 is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wyman s blues odyssey. But as in video games, good graphics dont make for good books. Bill wymans blues odyssey, rude dudes on document records. 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. May 04, 2008 see a trailer for the dvd of bill wyman s blues odyssey and visit. It includes a list and pictures of albums that he singled out in his blues journey.
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. 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 wyman, bill isbn. 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. Edith north johnson january 2, 1903 february 28, 1988 was an american classic female blues singer, pianist and songwriter. The starting point of bill s odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of america s deep south.
The cd has less direct connection with bill wyman than the book, although he is credited with making the selection of artists and songs but there are no examples of him or the stones or, indeed, any of the other 60s or 70s white blues bands who copied the black americans they heard on radio and on record. Richard havers 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. 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. Click download or read online button to classic starts r the odyssey book pdf for free now. 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.
Bill wyman s blues odyssey is an informative documentary detailing the history of blues music. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the blues, bill wyman pays tribute to. The starting point of bills odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of americas deep south. The blues gave birth to rock and roll rock in society. 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. Buy bill wyman s blues odyssey by bill wyman, in very good condition.
Bill wyman books list of books by author bill wyman. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the b. 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. He was the bass guitarist for the english rock and roll band the rolling stones from 1962 until 1993. Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman world of books. Former rolling stones bass player bill wyman wants to enlighten people about the great blues of america s musical past. 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. A journey to musics heart and soul uncommon hardback british first edition signed by bill wyman by wyman, bill and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Since 1997 he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wyman s rhythm kings. 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. The project was apparently conceived for us tv, as a series of two 60odd minute madefortv features. He has written several books, including bill wymans blues odyssey, stone alone. It starts with some of the early 1920s blues artists and ends with stevie ray vaughans album texas flood. The story of a rock and roll band and wyman shoots chagall.
The stories of the fascinating and often troubled lives of some of the blues finest artists take you on an evocative journey of the musical style that gave birth to rock n roll. He is a lifelong fandisciplecollector of blues music, and a true expert on this genre. With rare photographs from bill wyman s personal archive, this a must for music fans. With clarke peters, bill wyman, mike love, sam phillips. Bill talks with many of the blues greats, and the programme includes contributions from a host of legendary performers. A journey to musics heart and soul logs the miles required to tell.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Wyman remembers the music and artists that influenced the. As a blues fan myself, i bought his blues odyssey book, and devoured it, cover to cover. 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. This twocd blues odyssey set accompanies a book and a television show of the same name, all produced under the supervision of bill wyman of the rolling stones. Bill wyman s rhythm kings and solo discography bill wyman s rhythm kings studio time is out in april. Rolling stones bill wyman about the blues interview youtube. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. Bill wymans blues odyssey by various artists on spotify. Thanks to the evangelising efforts of pop heroes such as the white stripes, the blues are now cooler than theyve ever been.
Rude dudes bill wymans blues odyssey 2003, cd discogs. This book showcases 40 legendary blues players from muddy waters to john lee hooker. 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. Aug 08, 2001 bill wymans blues odyssey has the best graphics ive ever seen in a book. Bill wyman is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. 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.
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. The starting point of bills odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of. A journey to musics heart and soul by richard havers and bill wyman 2001, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. 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. Bill wymans blues odyssey bill wyman, richard havers.
To me, this is my favorite blues book, but thats my opinion. Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, hardcover. Richard havers a history of the blues genre and its celebrated musicians discusses how africanamericans expressed poverty, injustice, faith, and love in their music as they journeyed from southern plantations to. Bill wymans blues odyssey is about those who furthered early american roots music. 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. 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. See a trailer for the dvd of bill wyman s blues odyssey and visit. Former rolling stones bass player bill wyman wants to enlighten people about the great blues of americas musical past. We follow their descendants as they walk, travel the highways, and ride the railroads. 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. Now document has given bill wyman the opportunity to trace his romance with the blues over a twodisc set, beginning with mamie smith s goin crazy with the blues in 1926 and traveling all the way to elmore james dust my broom in 1951. Bill wyman reflects about the blues greats and talks about his blues odyssey book. Nov 01, 2003 with clarke peters, bill wyman, mike love, sam phillips. For anyone wishing to take a quick historical crash course, bill wyman.
Bill wyman has 22 books on goodreads with 2434 ratings. 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 starting point of bill s odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of americas deep south. Aug 01, 2001 buy bill wymans blues odyssey by wyman, bill isbn. Bass great bill wyman has written a slick, comprehensive history of the music thats filled with classic quotes, rare photographs and oneofakind artifacts. Bill wymans rhythm kings just for a thrill 2004, digipak. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by bill wyman isbn. Bill wymans blues odyssey is one mans tribute to the foundations of rock music today. Bill wymans blues odyssey dvd from the guardian the. When drummer tony chapman told him that a rhythm and blues band called.
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