Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman world of books. May 04, 2008 see a trailer for the dvd of bill wyman s blues odyssey and visit. 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. A journey to musics heart and soul rolling stones wyman, bill born 1936, havers, richard 19522018 published by new york. Bill wyman reflects about the blues greats and talks about his blues odyssey book. 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. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by bill wyman isbn. Rolling stones bill wyman about the blues interview youtube. Bill wymans blues odyssey is one mans tribute to the foundations of rock music today. Bill wymans rhythm kings just for a thrill 2004, digipak. 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.
For anyone wishing to take a quick historical crash course, bill wyman. It includes a list and pictures of albums that he singled out in his blues journey. Exrolling stone wymans book is focusedjus da blooz, manand altogether. The story of a rock and roll band and wyman shoots chagall, in 1990 and 1998 respectively, he tackles his love and passion for blues in bill wyman s blues odyssey. The starting point of bill s odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of america s deep south.
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. To flip through the pages of bill wymans blues odyssey is to be taken on a journey into the history of america, specifically black america. Bill wyman, bass player for the most famous rock band in the world, the rolling stones, has been inspired throughout his career by the blues and the great blues players, many of whom bill wyman knew and played with. 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. Aug 01, 2001 buy bill wymans blues odyssey by wyman, bill isbn. A journey to musics heart and soul uncommon hardback british first edition signed by bill wyman wyman, bill published by dorling kindersley, london 2001. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the b. The project was apparently conceived for us tv, as a series of two 60odd minute madefortv features. Aug 08, 2001 bill wymans blues odyssey has the best graphics ive ever seen in a book. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. 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.
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. Bill wyman has 22 books on goodreads with 2434 ratings. Wyman remembers the music and artists that influenced the. It starts with some of the early 1920s blues artists and ends with stevie ray vaughans album texas flood.
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. 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. Bill wyman s blues odyssey is an informative documentary detailing the history of blues music. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A journey to musics heart and soul first edition by wyman, bill isbn. This twocd blues odyssey set accompanies a book and a television show of the same name, all produced under the supervision of bill wyman of the rolling stones. Finally, in september 2001, dk publishing is releasing bill wyman s blues odyssey.
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. Bill wyman s rhythm kings are an english blues rock band founded and led by former rolling stones bass guitarist bill wyman. With rare photographs from bill wyman s personal archive, this a must for music fans. Bill wymans blues odyssey isbn 07534421 the stones a history in cartoons isbn 0750942487 the last three books and bill wymans treasure islands were all written in collaboration with richard havers. 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. The starting point of bills odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of. 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 talks with many of the blues greats, and the programme includes contributions from a host of legendary performers. Bill wyman books list of books by author bill wyman. Buy bill wyman s blues odyssey by bill wyman, in very good condition. In this evocative and intensely personal history of the blues, bill wyman pays tribute to.
To me, this is my favorite blues book, but thats my opinion. Bill wymans blues odyssey a journey to musics heart and. Download shane online free pdf, epub, mobi ebooks booksrfree. Weitere informationen zu diesem verkaufer verkaufer kontaktieren 4. Former rolling stones bass player bill wyman wants to enlighten people about the great blues of america s musical past.
This production features a 24page booklet filled with photographs and wymans ofteninsightful observations and minibios on a per artist basis. When drummer tony chapman told him that a rhythm and blues band called. 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. 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 27, 2015 download shane online free pdf, epub, mobi ebooks. The music collected here amounts in many ways to yet another best of the blues collection, featuring one cut each in chronological order from no less than 46 blues artists, recorded. 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. 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. But as in video games, good graphics dont make for good books. Former rolling stones bassist bill wyman takes a look at the history of the blues. Bill wymans blues odyssey various artists musicmagpie store. Bill wymans blues odyssey by various artists on spotify. Other personnel have varied depending on availability, an arrangement described in the telegraph as a a fluctuating squad of veterans.
Here, former rolling stones bassist and fulltime blues aficionado bill wyman picks. 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. Jan 01, 2002 bill wymans blues odyssey is about those who furthered early american roots music. The last three books and bill wymans treasure islands were all written in collaboration with richard havers. Bill wyman s blues odyssey grew out of a television project of the same name. The blues gave birth to rock and roll rock in society. The starting point of bill s odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of americas deep south. Former rolling stones bass player bill wyman wants to enlighten people about the great blues of americas musical past. Nov 01, 2003 with clarke peters, bill wyman, mike love, sam phillips.
Produced to accompany both the book and the television shows. Bill wymans blues odyssey by bill wyman, hardcover barnes. The stories of the fascinating and often troubled lives of some of the blues finest artists take you on an evocative journey of the musical style that gave birth to rock n roll. 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. The starting point of bills odyssey is the journey of african slaves to the plantations of americas deep south.
Rude dudes bill wymans blues odyssey 2003, cd discogs. View a photo gallery from bill wyman s blues odyssey. Bill wymans blues odyssey talk about a labour of love. Jun 12, 2003 thanks to the evangelising efforts of pop heroes such as the white stripes, the blues are now cooler than theyve ever been. 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.
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