Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings are an English blues rock band founded and led by bassist Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones. Other personnel have 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 (October 1997)
• Anyway the Wind Blows (February 1999)
• Groovin' (May 2000)
• Double Bill (May 2001)
• Just for a Thrill (May 2004)
• Studio Time (2018)

Live albums

• Rhythm Kings Live (November 2005)
• Live Communication (September 2011)

Compilation albums

• Studio Time (April 2018)

Singles

• "Groovin'" / "Can't Get My Rest at Night" / "Gambler's Lament" (2000)
• "That's How Heartaches Are Made" / "I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)" (2004)

Video albums

• Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings in Concert (2002)
• Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings - Let the Good Times Roll (2004)

Featured musicians

See also

• Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band
• World Classic Rockers

References

External links

• Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings Official Site

1. Bill Wyman
2. Groovin' (Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings album)
3. Andy Fairweather Low
4. Struttin' Our Stuff
5. Mick Jones (Foreigner guitarist)
6. Mike Sanchez
7. Tucky Buzzard
8. Mick Taylor
9. Gary U.S. Bonds
10. Georgie Fame
11. Gary Brooker
12. Dennis Locorriere
13. Eric Clapton albums discography
14. Albert Lee
15. Terry Taylor (musician)
16. Peter Frampton
17. List of performers on Later... with Jools Holland
18. Eddie Floyd
19. Lonely Blue Boy (song)
20. Ray Cooper