Rock and roll icon, author, restaurateur and photographer – legendary former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman has seen it all and continues to live life to the full. For over thirty years he was part of one of the best rock n roll bands in the world.
His latest musical rebirth, as the driving force behind the fabulous Rhythm Kings, sees him return to his musical roots. This set of virtuoso musicians superbly bring back to life the kind of classic rhythm and blues that first inspired Wyman to pick up the guitar as a teenager. A show imbued with absolute quality and one that will be coming to the New Brighton Floral Pavilion on November 22nd as part of a U.K. tour.
Bill Wyman said, “The whole idea behind the band was to play music that we love and I think you can hear and feel that on our records. Playing live, doing gigs, means everybody in the band does it for the same reasons as I do; to have a good time and send the crowd home with smiles on their faces.”
Joining Bill on stage will be Albert Lee, who’s lightning-fast speed has earned him a reputation as the guitarist’s guitarist, also known as Mr. Telecaster. Georgie Fame, rhythm and blues, jazz singer and keyboard player, who released hit records in the 60s such as, I Love My Dog, The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde, Yeh Yeh and Get Away, Frank Mead on saxophone who has played alongside Blues legends BB King, Albert Collins, Jimmy Rogers and Otis Rush. He’s appeared on records with the likes of Paul McCartney, Squeeze and Manfred Mann.
Also on stage with Bill will be Geraint Watkins, the legendary Rock and Roll, Boogie and Blues pianist who has given his skills to some of the biggest names in music during his 30 year plus career on both piano and accordion, from Van Morrison, Carl Perkins to Sir Paul, he’s Bob Dylan’s favourite pianist. Terry Taylor on guitar, ex Tuckey Buzzard and The Arrows, Terry has also performed with the legendary Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, amongst others. Graham Broad, on drums, has worked with artists including Roger Waters, Tina Turner and The Beach Boys. Nick Payn on saxophone has performed with Lonnie Donegan, and The Gary Moore band, amongst many others and Beverley Skeete, who has been the featured vocalist with Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings since the band’s formation in 1997 has also recorded with acts ranging from Robbie Williams to Elton John.
The tour starts in Dartford at the Orchard Theatre on October 28th and will visit venues in places such as Manchester, Aylesbury, Salisbury, Birmingham and Preston before coming to New Brighton. The tour finishes in Plymouth on November 30th.
Tickets for the tour are available through Ticketmaster on 0870 5344444, Ticketline 0870 444 5556, and See Tickets 0871 220 0260.