Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wyman s blues odyssey. He s a monster bass player and a mediocre at best singer who relies on his many famous friends to help him out. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. 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. A journey to musics heart and soul rolling stones wyman, bill born 1936, havers, richard 19522018 published by. Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, hardcover. But as in video games, good graphics dont make for good books. Bill wyman has a deep and sincere love of the blues and it shines through in this great docu.
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. 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. For anyone wishing to take a quick historical crash course, bill wyman. 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 grew out of a television project of the same name. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. 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. Wyman has excelled in at least one poststones arena. See a trailer for the dvd of bill wymans blues odyssey and visit. Here we get almost two hours with great music clips and interviews from this important musical history. He is a lifelong fandisciplecollector of blues music, and a true expert on this genre. Muddy waters was fabulous as well as john lee hooker and of course b. 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 around the world as a member of the rolling stones. 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 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. I particulary enjoyed the conversations between bill wyman and buddy guy. Bill wymans blues odyssey has the best graphics ive ever seen in a book. It is a great insight into the influences on bill wymans music since his days in germany with the british armed services in the 1950s and shows perfectly the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Blues odyssey has been transferred to disc in the fullframe aspect ratio of 1. 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. Former rolling stones bass player bill wyman wants to enlighten people about the great blues of americas musical past. 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. As with most of wymans recorded projects, there is a distinctive, laidback feel to the compilation. 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. 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.
Jan 01, 2002 bill wymans blues odyssey is about those who furthered early american roots music. 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. Since 1997 he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wymans rhythm kings. 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 wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, hardcover barnes. Get the latest music videos, bill wyman interviews and live performances from bill wyman at bill wymans official youtube channel here latest videos appear below and you can watch them here dont forget to subscribe to bill wymans official. 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. Aug 01, 2001 buy bill wymans blues odyssey by wyman, bill isbn. Bill wyman born william george perks jr 24 october 1936 is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. Bill wymans rhythm kings just for a thrill 2004, digipak.
A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by bill wyman. 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. Wyman remembers the music and artists that influenced the stones and other rock n. It starts with some of the early 1920s blues artists and ends with stevie ray vaughans album texas flood. He was the bass guitarist for the english rock and roll band the rolling stones from 1962 until 1993. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wymans blues odyssey. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by wyman, bill isbn. 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. 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. Get the latest music videos, bill wyman interviews and live performances from bill wyman at bill wymans official youtube channel here latest videos appear below and you can watch them here dont forget to subscribe to bill wymans official youtube channel for the very latest videos and updates. 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. 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.
Bill wymans blues odyssey by various artists cd, oct. Hes a monster bass player and a mediocre at best singer who relies on his many famous friends to help him out. Since 1997 he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wymans. Since 1997 he has recorded and toured with his own band, bill wyman s rhythm kings. Buy bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, in very good condition. Bill wymans rhythm kings double bill 2001, cd discogs. He has worked producing records and films, and has scored music. Bill wymans blues odyssey talk about a labour of love. 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. The friends this time range from george harrison who adds slide guitar to the somnambulant blues love letters to. 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. 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. If you like your blues history in fine chronological form, with numerous photos, illustrations and short informative personal bios, then wymans book may be. Bill talks with many of the blues greats, and the programme includes contributions from a host of legendary performers.
This production features a 24page booklet filled with photographs and wymans ofteninsightful observations and minibios on a per artist basis. Wyman remembers the music and artists that influenced the. Bill wymans blues odyssey former rolling stones bassist bill wyman takes a look at the history of the blues. 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 wyman even has a soundtrack listing for his blues odessey. Bill wyman s blues odyssey offers a closer look at the songs that inspired a generation of english musicians. 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. Its true it is bill wymans insider experience of the blues but it is very authentic, enlightening and it will get you moving. To flip through the pages of bill wymans blues odyssey is to be taken on a journey into the. 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.
Former rolling stones bassist bill wyman offers his own personal perspective on the history of blues music in this documentary, which has been given a basic presentation for this dvd release. Find bill wyman discography, albums and singles on allmusic. 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 wyman is an english musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. 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. 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.
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. 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. Rude dudes bill wymans blues odyssey 2003, cd discogs. May 04, 2008 see a trailer for the dvd of bill wyman s blues odyssey and visit. Bill wymans personal tribute to the music and musicians that inspired him to pick up a bass guitar and become a founding member of the greatest rock n roll band in the world, the rolling stones. Blues odyssey is a noteworthy compilation, very well remastered, that is worth every penny of its price. 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. Double bill bill wyman, bill wymans rhythm kings songs. 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. It includes a list and pictures of albums that he singled out in his blues journey.
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