Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings


Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings were an English blues rock band founded and led by bassist Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones. Other personnel varied depending on availability, an arrangement described in The Telegraph as "a fluctuating squad of veterans". Their concerts and albums tend to emphasize cover songs of blues, R&B and early rock and roll hits from the 1950s.

History

Wyman formed the Rhythm Kings after leaving the Rolling Stones in 1993 following their worldwide tour in support of Steel Wheels and a short hiatus from the music industry, citing a desire to work in smaller clubs and avoid the pressure of being in one of the most successful rock bands in the world.
On 10 December 2007, Wyman and his band appeared alongside a reunited Led Zeppelin at the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert at the O2 in London.
In 2009, ex-Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor was invited as a guest performer with Wyman's Rhythm Kings.
The band have not performed live since 2014, and last released a studio album - Studio Time - in 2018.

Discography

Studio albums
  • Struttin' Our Stuff
  • Anyway the Wind Blows
  • Groovin
  • Double Bill
  • Just for a Thrill
  • Studio Time
Live albums
  • Rhythm Kings Live
  • Live Communication
Compilation albums
  • Studio Time
Singles
  • "Groovin'" / "Can't Get My Rest at Night" / "Gambler's Lament"
  • "That's How Heartaches Are Made" / "I Know "
Video albums'
  • Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings in Concert
  • ''Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings - Let the Good Times Roll''

    Featured musicians

;Touring members
  • Bill Wyman bass guitar and vocals
  • Gary Brooker keyboards and vocals
  • Georgie Fame keyboards and vocals
  • Mike Sanchez keyboards and vocals
  • Beverly Skeete vocals
  • Janice Hoyte vocals
  • Eddie Floyd vocals
  • Graham Broad drums
  • Albert Lee guitar and vocals
  • Andy Fairweather-Low guitar and vocals
  • Martin Taylor guitar
  • Terry Taylor guitar and vocals
  • Nick Payn saxophone
  • Frank Mead saxophone
  • Geraint Watkins keyboards and vocals
  • Gary U.S. Bonds vocals
;Studio guests
  • Paul Carrack vocals
  • Eric Clapton guitar
  • Tommy Emmanuel guitar
  • Peter Frampton guitar
  • George Harrison guitar
  • Mark Knopfler guitar
  • Mick Taylor guitar
  • Odetta vocals
  • Anita Kelsey backing vocals
  • Chris Stainton keyboards
  • Max Middleton keyboards
  • Henry Spinetti drums
  • Ray Cooper percussion
  • Axel Zwingenberger piano