Latest Bill Wyman News
Sir Paul Mccartney's Bass Guitar Sells For Record-breaking 496k
Sir Paul McCartney's bass guitar has sold at auction for a record-breaking $496,100.The 79-year-old musician used the Yamaha BB-1200 in the studio and on tour with Wings, and when it was sold at the weekend,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 December 2021
60 Years On The Same Train: Mick Jagger And Keith Richards Mark Six Decades Since They Met
Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have marked the 60th anniversary of their first encounter at Dartford railway station.The Rolling Stones bandmates first spoke at the Kent railway station in South East England, six decades...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 October 2021
Bill Wyman Undergoing Treatment For Prostate Cancer At 79
Former Rolling Stones member Bill Wyman has been diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 79 according to recent reports, but, before you start worrying about losing another rock legend this year, thankfully he's...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 March 2016
Bill Wyman Takes Aim At Keith Richards' Book
The Rolling Stones star's tell-all book was released in 2010 and became a bestseller, featuring the guitarist's recollections of the band's early days, their excesses on the road, and the crazy scenes of...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 July 2015
Rolling Stones Plaque To Be Reworded Following Bill Wyman's Complaints
The historic blue plaque marks the site of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards' first meeting at Dartford station, but Wyman was upset by the claim the pair "went on to form The Rolling...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 25 June 2015
Stars Turn Out For Jeremy Lloyd's Memorial Service
Lloyd, the co-writer of British sitcoms 'Allo 'Allo and Are You Being Served?, passed away at a hospital in London in December (14), aged 84, after a battle with pneumonia. Former Rolling...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 June 2015
Bill Wyman Selling Off Classic Cars
The rocker is selling off his 1966 Mercedes-Benz S, which he drove to Olympic Studios in London every day while recording with the Stones, and his 1971 Citroen Maserati SM, which is expected...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 04 May 2015
Keith Richards Was '40 Per Cent Drugs'
Keith Richards was ''40 per cent drugs'' while making 'Sticky Fingers'.The Rolling Stones guitarist caused concern with his habit while recording their 1971 LP, with those close to the band admitting he was using narcotics...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 April 2015
Bill Wyman Releasing First Solo Album In 33 Years
Bill Wyman is releasing his first solo album in 33 years, despite feeling ''too old''.The former Rolling Stones bassist found 60 songs he'd never released before last year, when he was archiving old demos, and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 April 2015
Bill Wyman To Release First Solo Album In 33 Years
Back to Basics will feature five songs from 60 unreleased tracks Wyman found while archiving old demos last year (14). Eight new songs will also appear on the record, according to Rollingstone.com....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 April 2015
Rolling Stones' Former Manager Dies
The Rolling Stones' former manager Prince Rupert Loewenstein has died. The music industry veteran, who is credited for turning the fortune of the group from near bankruptcy to billions when he started working for them...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 May 2014
Peaches Geldof Laid To Rest
Stars including supermodel Kate Moss, rocker Johnny Borrell and former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman were among the mourners who gathered at the funeral of tragic socialite Peaches Geldof on Monday (21Apr14).Friends and family members...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 April 2014
Bill Wyman Reaches Out To Mick Jagger After L'wren Scott's Suicide
Bill Wyman has put his rocky relationship with Sir Mick Jagger aside and reached out to his former Rolling Stones bandmate in the aftermath of L'wren Scott's suicide.Jagger has been in mourning since his partner...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 27 March 2014
Bill Wyman: 'So Many Rolling Stones Signatures Are Forged'
Former Rolling Stones star Bill Wyman may have just cost memorabilia auction bosses thousands by revealing the band's signed keepsakes might not be 100 per cent authentic.In a new Rolling Stone magazine interview, the old...
By WENN on 07 June 2013
Bill Wyman: 'Holiday Plans Are More Important Than Stones' Hyde Park Gig'
Bill Wyman has ruled out another reunion with his old Rolling Stones bandmates when they perform at London's Hyde Park this summer (13) - because he'll be on holiday in France with his wife at...
By WENN on 07 June 2013
Crossfire Hurricane Filmmaker Almost Directed Bill Wyman's Hidden Rolling Stones Story
Brett Morgen, the director of acclaimed new Rolling Stones documentary Crossfire Hurricane, almost found himself making a very different film about the band using former member Bill Wyman's treasured home video footage.While researching the latest...
By WENN on 30 May 2013
Bill Wyman: Stones' Hyde Park Gigs Will Be Letdown
Bill Wyman thinks The Rolling Stones' Hyde Park gigs will be let down.The bassist - who quit the band in 1993 after three decades - doesn't believe his former bandmates' upcoming Barclaycard presents British Summer...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 April 2013
'I'm Happier Than They Are' - Bill Wyman On Life Without The Rolling Stones
You’d think Bill Wyman would be kicking himself for leaving the Rolling Stones, wouldn’t you? The famed bass player left the band back in 1993 but insists he has no regrets over it. In fact,...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 11 April 2013
Mick Taylor Wants To Play With The Rolling Stones Again
Mick Taylor wants to perform with The Rolling Stones at Glastonbury. The guitarist was in the group from 1969 to 1974 and appeared when they played their 50th anniversary shows in London last year,...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 April 2013
Bill Wyman Turned Himself In To Police Over Underage Sex Reports
Former Rolling Stones rocker Bill Wyman turned himself in to police after reports emerged suggesting he began a sexual relationship with his second wife when she was 14 years old.The rocker began dating Mandy Smith...
By WENN on 31 March 2013
Bill Wyman Unveils New Art Exhibition In London
Bill Wyman opened his new exhibition 'Bill Wyman: Reworked' in London on Tuesday evening (26.02.13).The former Rolling Stones bassist unveiled the re-imaginations of his photographs of the legendary band by various artists - including cartoonist...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 February 2013
Bill Wyman: 'Rolling Stones Return Left Me Disappointed'
Former Rolling Stones star Bill Wyman felt "disappointed" and under-used when his ex-bandmates asked him to join them for their 50th anniversary concerts in November (12).The bassist reunited the band for two London shows, but...
By WENN on 25 February 2013
Bill Wyman Wanted Proper Rolling Stones Reunion
Bill Wyman was ''disappointed'' with his role in the Rolling Stones' 50th anniversary.The group's former bassist accompanied the band on two tracks, 'Honky Tonk Women' and 'It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (But I Like It)'...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 February 2013
Bill Wyman & Chris Rea Among Mourners At Winner's Funeral
Former Rolling Stones star Bill Wyman and singer/songwriter Chris Rea were among the mourners at filmmaker Michael Winner's funeral on Wednesday (23Jan13).The Death Wish director passed away at his home in Kensington, London on Monday...
By World Entertainment News Network on 23 January 2013
Old Friends Join The Rolling Stones For 50th Birthday Concert
Last night at London’s O2 Arena (November 25, 2012), The Rolling Stones were joined onstage by old friends and newer ones, as they celebrated their 50th anniversary. The current mainstays of the band, Mick Jagger,...
By Hayley Avron on 26 November 2012
The Rolling Stones Wow London
The Rolling Stones kicked off their 50th anniversary concerts last night (25.11.12) with a stunning show at London's The O2.The veteran rockers - made up of Sir Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 November 2012
Bill Wyman And Mick Taylor Lined Up To Reunite With Rolling Stones For O2 Gig
The Rolling Stones are set to perform a string of shows at London's O2 Arena next week, and have announced that as a special treat there will be two special guests appearing on stage with...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 23 November 2012
Rolling Stones Will Be Joined By Mick Taylor And Bill Wyman In London
In an explosive 50th anniversary year for the Rolling Stones, having released a new album, a documentary about the band, and revealing a set of live shows in London and New York, the Stones have...
By Lorna Greville in Music / Festivals on 21 November 2012
Boys Are Back In Town: Bill Wyman, Mick Taylor To Re-join The Rolling Stones (Sort Of)
Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, 75, and guitarist Mick Taylor, 63, will re-join the band on-stage at their forthcoming London shows. The pair will play with the band for the first time in over...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 21 November 2012
The Rolling Stones Announce Special Guests
The Rolling Stones will perform with former members Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor at their '50 and Counting' shows in London. The legendary 'Brown Sugar' group will play their first comeback show at the city's...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 November 2012
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