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Bill Wyman on Another Rolling Stones Reunion: 'Never Again'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:57:22 +0000

If you happened to be in attendance at the O2 Arena in London last November when Bill Wyman joined the Rolling Stones on stage for the first time in roughly 20 years, hang on to those memories, because Wyman says it'll never happen again.

Bill Wyman Turned Down Touring America With the Rolling Stones

Billy Dukes — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:48:22 +0000

Former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman seems peeved that his time on stage with his former bandmates last fall was capped to five minutes. He played two songs at both London gigs and was then asked to tour America with the band. "I said for two songs? No thank you."

Bill Wyman on Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Shows: 'I Was a Bit Disappointed'

Jeff Giles — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:59:07 +0000

It excited longtime fans, but Bill Wyman's reunion with his former bandmates in the Rolling Stones really just amounted to a cameo appearance during their 50th anniversary shows last December -- and according to Wyman, that wouldn't have been his choice.

20 Years Ago: Bill Wyman Leaves The Rolling Stones

Dave Swanson — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:00:38 +0000

It's hard to believe, but it's been twenty years since Bill Wyman walked away from the Rolling Stones. The bassist had reached a point where he wanted to make a change. In a 2008 interview with the U.K. Telegraph he talked about that fateful decision in Dec. 1992, and expressed his frustration with the Stones.

Rolling Stones Welcome Former Members Bill Wyman + Mick Taylor for London Concerts

Billy Dukes — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:07:03 +0000

Fans can expect a Rolling Stones reunion in London, as Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor have been confirmed as special guests for both the Nov. 25 and Nov. 29 shows at the O2 Arena. The dates are the first on the bands 50 and Counting tour, which includes shows in Brooklyn, N.Y. and Newark, N.J. before year's end.

Top 10 Rolling Stones Bill Wyman Songs

Dave Swanson — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:05:33 +0000

Born William George Perks on Oct. 24, 1936, Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman has been called laid back, stoic and reserved. He has also been called one of the greatest bass players rock and roll has ever known. His subtle yet highly effective playing

Bill Wyman to Rejoin The Rolling Stones?

Dave Lifton — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:51:09 +0000

Once again news continues to swirl from the Rolling Stones' camp over whether or not they will record again. Last week, Ron Wood retracted his original retraction on the subject, with sources saying he was overheard telling somebody that he, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards would be going into the studio very soon. Now, there is talk that bassist Bill Wyman may return to the fold.

Eric Clapton, George Harrison To Appear On Rhythm Kings Box Set

Joe Robinson — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:01:46 +0000

Longtime Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings will release a five-CD 'Collectors' Edition Box Set' of their past studio albums on Oct. 25, featuring guest appearance from Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Mark Knopfler, Peter Frampton, fellow former Stone Mick Taylor and others.