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Friday, 28 October 2011
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Daily Post North Wales: Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings - Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
DAILY POST NORTH WALES
The Stones’ bass guitarists sets the tone telling the audience it will be an evening of rock ‘n’ roll, blues, pop, Motown and more besides. "We want you to go home with a smile on your face," he grins and that is exactly what happened - the audience was still buzzing and singing as they spilled onto the street. They even joined in an impromptu serenade of Happy Birthday To You for Wyman.
There are jokes and antics, a near unimaginable range of music from a dozen eras performed by some of the very best in their fields, together with an explosive performance from guest star, former Supreme Mary Wilson.
The songs and music just comes at you from the stage in a non-stop wave of the familiar, the not so familiar and some fine interpretations of classic rock and blues. It is an excellent recipe for a feel-good night of music and song.
For the record, Wyman’s Rhythm Kings include Welsh keyboard wizard - and Bob Dylan’s favourite pianist - Geraint Watkins, legendry Leigh-born jazz and blues organist Georgie Fame, guitarists Albert Lee and Terry Taylor, drummer Graham Broad, saxophonists Frank Mead and Nick Payn and vocalist Beverley Skeete.
Each one of the Kings could carry a show on their own. Together they provide all the complimentary and most of the contrasting options you could wish to hear.
Even after five decades Fame - still better known by this fellow Leyther (Leigh-born) as Clive Powell - defies the years and passing music styles. His duet with Wilson on Billie Holiday’s iconic Stormy Weather is worth the ticket price alone, as is the duet, with Lee and Skeete singing the Everley Brothers’ classic, So Sad - not far behind is Wilson belting out Dancing In The Street, Martha & the Vandellas’ Motown anthem.
While all this is going on Wyman remains the consummate professional, rarely taking centre stage but doing what he does best - providing the bass base for others to build on.
It’s now almost 15 years since Wyman formed the Rhythm Kings and there seem little sign of their popularity waning - nor the songs they choose. Long may it continue. The music and their individual interpretations are far too good to fade away and you will wait a long time to see a band enjoying every minute of a show and doing what they do so well - play great music and entertain audiences. Excellent
The Stones’ bass guitarists sets the tone telling the audience it will be an evening of rock ‘n’ roll, blues, pop, Motown and more besides. "We want you to go home with a smile on your face," he grins and that is exactly what happened - the audience was still buzzing and singing as they spilled onto the street. They even joined in an impromptu serenade of Happy Birthday To You for Wyman.
There are jokes and antics, a near unimaginable range of music from a dozen eras performed by some of the very best in their fields, together with an explosive performance from guest star, former Supreme Mary Wilson.
The songs and music just comes at you from the stage in a non-stop wave of the familiar, the not so familiar and some fine interpretations of classic rock and blues. It is an excellent recipe for a feel-good night of music and song.
For the record, Wyman’s Rhythm Kings include Welsh keyboard wizard - and Bob Dylan’s favourite pianist - Geraint Watkins, legendry Leigh-born jazz and blues organist Georgie Fame, guitarists Albert Lee and Terry Taylor, drummer Graham Broad, saxophonists Frank Mead and Nick Payn and vocalist Beverley Skeete.
Each one of the Kings could carry a show on their own. Together they provide all the complimentary and most of the contrasting options you could wish to hear.
Even after five decades Fame - still better known by this fellow Leyther (Leigh-born) as Clive Powell - defies the years and passing music styles. His duet with Wilson on Billie Holiday’s iconic Stormy Weather is worth the ticket price alone, as is the duet, with Lee and Skeete singing the Everley Brothers’ classic, So Sad - not far behind is Wilson belting out Dancing In The Street, Martha & the Vandellas’ Motown anthem.
While all this is going on Wyman remains the consummate professional, rarely taking centre stage but doing what he does best - providing the bass base for others to build on.
It’s now almost 15 years since Wyman formed the Rhythm Kings and there seem little sign of their popularity waning - nor the songs they choose. Long may it continue. The music and their individual interpretations are far too good to fade away and you will wait a long time to see a band enjoying every minute of a show and doing what they do so well - play great music and entertain audiences. Excellent
Monday, 24 October 2011
BWRK at the Manchester Bridgewater Hall, 24.10.2011
B. Wyman´s Rks, Manchester, 24.10.2011, ein Album auf Flickr.
Mr. Wyman´s birthday!
The audience and the band sang "Happy Birthday". I enjoyed the gig so much.
Mr. Wyman´s birthday!
The audience and the band sang "Happy Birthday". I enjoyed the gig so much.
Bill Wyman wird 75 - einige Pressemeldungen
Von SWR.de
Musiker und Bluesforscher Bill Wyman wird 75!
Rollings Stones Bassist feiert Geburtstag
Als er am 24. Oktober 1936 in London zur Welt kam, hieß er noch William Perks. Unter dem Namen Bill Wyman schrieb er als Bassist der Rolling Stones Rockgeschichte. Nachdem er die Band 1993 nach mehr als 30-jähriger Mitgliedschaft verlassen hatte, etablierte er sich als Musiker mit diversen Soloprojekten, außerdem als Bluesforscher, Kunstkenner, Buchautor, Philanthrop und Gastronom.
Immer ein wenig ruhiger als der Rest der Band stand Wyman bei den Stones stets im Schatten von Mick Jagger und Keith Richards. Für seine Beiträge als Songschreiber – er behauptet, die Riffs von „Paint It Black“ und „Jumpin‘ Jack Flash“ stammten von ihm – sah er keinen Penny.
Das undatierte Archivbild aus der Zeit zwischen 1963 bis 1969 zeigt die britische Rockgruppe "Rolling Stones" in ihrer ursprünglichen Besetzung (von rechts im Uhrzeigersinn): Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman und Mick Jagger. Heute, über drei Jahrzehnte später, verkörpern die inzwischen über 50 (!) Jahre alten Musiker immer noch den Mythos von "sex and drugs and rock 'n roll", die Tourneen sind ausverkauft.
Als Bill 2009 auf dem Lahnsteiner Bluesfestival mit dem „Blues-Louis“ ausgezeichnet wurde, begründete die Jury das wie folgt:
Als Bill 2009 auf dem Lahnsteiner Bluesfestival mit dem „Blues-Louis“ ausgezeichnet wurde, begründete die Jury das wie folgt:
- „Weil er erstens mehr als drei Jahrzehnte zur wohl populärsten Blues-Rock-Band aller Zeiten gehörte, den Rolling Stones.
- Weil er zweitens als multimedialer Publizist und Chronist die Geschichte der Stones detailliert und umfassend dokumentiert und darüber hinaus die historischen Wurzeln der Rockmusik kenntnisreich und anschaulich vermittelt hat.
- Weil er drittens mit seinem Band-Projekt Bill Wymans Rhythm Kings eine auf Alexis Korner zurückgehende Tradition des Brit-Blues in die Gegenwart transportiert.
- Und weil er viertens, seit er in den 50er-Jahren als Royal Airforce-Mann in Deutschland stationiert war, mit dem Blues per Du ist und es endlich geschafft hat, aus der U-70-Blues-Nachwuchsriege ins Ü-70-Profilager aufzusteigen.“
Keine schlechte Bilanz für ein Lebenswerk!
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Bill Wyman wird 75
Ein „Stone“ in der Brandung
Ein „Stone“ in der Brandung
24.10.2011, 13:42 Uhr
Sex and Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll: Das Leben als „Rolling Stone“ fordert den Bandmitgliedern einiges ab - selbst dem Ruhigsten von ihnen. Ex-Bassist Bill Wyman wird heute 75 und blickt auf eine bewegte Karriere zurück.
Bill Wyman: Auch auf Solo-Pfaden erfolgreich. Quelle: dpa
London
Der ältere Herr im Sakko und der Designerbrille liebt es, künstlerisch gestaltete Naturaufnahmen zu machen - aber er ist normalerweise kein Fotograf. Er hat ein Buch über seinen Freund, den Maler Marc Chagall herausgebracht - aber er ist eigentlich weder Zeichner noch Autor. Der Mann ist vom Beruf Rocker. Bill Wyman, bis 1993 das Multitalent am Bass der Rolling Stones, ist in Ehren ergraut - und wird am 24. Oktober 75 Jahre alt.
Der ältere Herr im Sakko und der Designerbrille liebt es, künstlerisch gestaltete Naturaufnahmen zu machen - aber er ist normalerweise kein Fotograf. Er hat ein Buch über seinen Freund, den Maler Marc Chagall herausgebracht - aber er ist eigentlich weder Zeichner noch Autor. Der Mann ist vom Beruf Rocker. Bill Wyman, bis 1993 das Multitalent am Bass der Rolling Stones, ist in Ehren ergraut - und wird am 24. Oktober 75 Jahre alt.
Was die wilden Stones um Frontmann Mick Jagger und Gitarrist Keith Richards in den 1960er und 1970er Jahren gedacht haben, weiß man nicht so genau. Jedenfalls vermutlich nicht, dass sie es einmal schaffen, über 65 Jahre alt zu werden. Zu ungezügelt war das Leben um Sex and Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll.
Wyman, der sich als Autodidakt zunächst das Spielen auf der Gitarre, später auch am Bass und auf der Zither beigebracht hatte, war zumindest bei den Drogen schon immer etwas zurückhaltender als seine ein paar Jahre jüngeren Band-Kollegen. Schon bei der Gründung der Stones 1962 war der damals 26-Jährige aus dem englischen Örtchen Penge verheiratet und hatte ein Kind.
Das hielt Wyman aber nicht von einigen wilderen unter den 31 Jahren bei den Stones ab. Er selbst bezeichnete sich einmal als „Sexmaniac“, als „Sexnarr“. „Ich hatte nur ein oder zwei Frauen - die aber jede Nacht“, soll er einmal gesagt haben.
Mitte der 1980er Jahre lernte er die damals 14-Jährige Mandy Smith kennen - er heiratete sie, als sie 19 war und verließ sie nur wenig später. Inzwischen ist Wyman in dritter Ehe mit Suzanne Accosta verheiratet. Beide haben drei Töchter - und sein ältester Sohn Stephen ehelichte Mandys Mutter. In Wymans erstem Buch über den Bandalltag der „Stones“ sind viele der wilden Geschichten nachzulesen - vom Bassisten akribisch festgehalten.
1993 hatte Wyman genug. „Ich habe ein Vierteljahrhundert Jumpin' Jack Flash spielen müssen, und ich hatte mir, ehrlich gesagt, den großen Spaß immer etwas anders vorgestellt“, sagte er einmal dem „Spiegel“. „Die letzten zehn, fünfzehn Jahre meiner Mitarbeit bei den Stones ist kein einziger (großer Hit) mehr dazugekommen, das war schon frustrierend.“ Keith Richards Regel, dass ein „Stone“ die Band entweder im Sarg verlässt, oder hinausgeworfen wird, war Wyman egal.
Bei den Rolling Stones war fortan Darryl Jones für die durchdringenden Bass-Soli zuständig. Wyman hatte besseres zu tun. Er gründete nicht nur die von der Kritik inzwischen hochgelobte Band The Rhythm Kings - mit der Spitzenleute wie Chris Rea und Eric Clapton auftraten. Auch seinen Geburtstag wird Wyman mit den Rhythm Kings auf der Bühne in Manchester verbringen.
Der Musiker engagiert sich auch für Betroffene der Krankheit Multiple Sklerose und ist als Geschäftsmann erfolgreich - mit Restaurants der Kette „Sticky Fingers“. Seine große Liebe gilt jedoch seinem Fußballclub Crystal Palace - und der Kunst.
Eine Galerie in der Londoner Künstler-Hochburg Hoxton zeigt seit einigen Tagen Wymans Fotografien. „Ich hätte nie gedacht, dass meine Fotos einmal in einer Ausstellung zu sehen sein werden“, sagte Wyman jüngst der „Sunday Times“. Inzwischen braucht er einen Autofokus. „Mein Augenlicht erlaubt es nicht mehr, dass ich selbst scharf stelle“, sagte er vor einigen Tagen der BBC. In seinem Archiv hat Wyman mehr als 20.000 Aufnahmen. Eine zeigt Mick Jagger mit einer Bibel in der Hand. Wyman gab dem Foto den Titel: „Mick auf der Suche nach Schlupflöchern.
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Sunday, 23 October 2011
Bill Wyman´s Rhythm Kings, Milton Keynes, 23.10.11, some pics
Another great evening with fantastic music.
Unfortunately, taking pictures was strictly forbidden and I was easy to spot (front-row seat)
Unfortunately, taking pictures was strictly forbidden and I was easy to spot (front-row seat)
Friday, 21 October 2011
B. Wyman´s Rhythm Kings at Dorking Halls, 21.10.2011
Rhythm Kings Tour BACK IN THE UK
Line-up: Bill Wyman, Georgie Fame, Albert Lee, Beverley Skeete, Geraint
Watkins, Graham Broad, Terry Taylor, Frank Mead and Nick Payn.
Special guest: Mary Wilson (The Supremes)
Line-up: Bill Wyman, Georgie Fame, Albert Lee, Beverley Skeete, Geraint
Watkins, Graham Broad, Terry Taylor, Frank Mead and Nick Payn.
Special guest: Mary Wilson (The Supremes)
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Southport Online News - B. Wyman´s Rhythm Kings in Town
Published on: 19/10/2011 01:56 PMReported by: onthespot
American Singer Mary Wilson and Bill Wyman in Town
American singer Mary Wilson and former Rolling Stones guitarist Bill Wyman checked out Southport’s “Vincent” hotel this afternoon (Wednesday 19th October 2011) following last night’s concert at Southport Theatre and Convention Centre where they performed live on stage.
Mary Wilson, of the The Supremes, joined Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings as a very special guest on their Back in the UK tour 2011. The tour ends in December.
68-year-old Mary gained fame as a founding member of the Motown female singing group The Supremes.
Mary is also an acclaimed jazz and blues singer, humanitarian, and successful political advocate for artist's rights.
Rising to fame during the Sixties, as a founding member of Motown Records. THE SUPREMES, alongside Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, MARY WILSON was the only constant member of the group from their incarnation as The New Supremes in 1970, until they disbanded in 1977. Wilson lays claim to the number-one hits , Baby Love, Stop, in the name of Love, Back in My Arms Again, and, You Can't Hurry Love, - to name but a few.
Bill said: I have admired Mary Wilson's talents since we first met in November 1964 during the TAMI Show. We have been friends since that time, and remain so. It's wonderful to have Mary join us onstage. I't been a fun tour so far and full of great music!
Mary Wilson previously performed with BILL WYMAN'S RHYTHM KINGS, at a very special concert; a Royal charity gala in aid of the 60th Anniversary of the Red Cross, hosted by HRH Prince Albert of Monaco. Bill chose as the show's theme, A celebration of the music of the 60's, so Mary was a fitting choice. She now joins BILL WYMAN for this tour, as he returns to his musical roots. THE RHYTHM KINGS superbly bring back to life the kind of classic rhythm & blues that first inspired Wyman to pick up the guitar as a teenager.
Delivery is immaculate - a dream team of musicians - Q Magazine
Every song is carefully picked, finely honed and exquisitely crafted. Classic Rock
High precision jazz-blues-pop, superbly performed by top R&B veterans. – Mojo
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings band, which will include Bill Wyman, Georgie Fame, Albert Lee, Beverley Skeete, Geraint Watkins, Graham Broad, Terry Taylor, Frank Mead, and Nick Payn.
Onthespot - your online reporter
press@southport.gb.com
American Singer Mary Wilson and Bill Wyman in Town
American singer Mary Wilson and former Rolling Stones guitarist Bill Wyman checked out Southport’s “Vincent” hotel this afternoon (Wednesday 19th October 2011) following last night’s concert at Southport Theatre and Convention Centre where they performed live on stage.
Mary Wilson, of the The Supremes, joined Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings as a very special guest on their Back in the UK tour 2011. The tour ends in December.
68-year-old Mary gained fame as a founding member of the Motown female singing group The Supremes.
Mary is also an acclaimed jazz and blues singer, humanitarian, and successful political advocate for artist's rights.
Rising to fame during the Sixties, as a founding member of Motown Records. THE SUPREMES, alongside Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, MARY WILSON was the only constant member of the group from their incarnation as The New Supremes in 1970, until they disbanded in 1977. Wilson lays claim to the number-one hits , Baby Love, Stop, in the name of Love, Back in My Arms Again, and, You Can't Hurry Love, - to name but a few.
Bill said: I have admired Mary Wilson's talents since we first met in November 1964 during the TAMI Show. We have been friends since that time, and remain so. It's wonderful to have Mary join us onstage. I't been a fun tour so far and full of great music!
Mary Wilson previously performed with BILL WYMAN'S RHYTHM KINGS, at a very special concert; a Royal charity gala in aid of the 60th Anniversary of the Red Cross, hosted by HRH Prince Albert of Monaco. Bill chose as the show's theme, A celebration of the music of the 60's, so Mary was a fitting choice. She now joins BILL WYMAN for this tour, as he returns to his musical roots. THE RHYTHM KINGS superbly bring back to life the kind of classic rhythm & blues that first inspired Wyman to pick up the guitar as a teenager.
Delivery is immaculate - a dream team of musicians - Q Magazine
Every song is carefully picked, finely honed and exquisitely crafted. Classic Rock
High precision jazz-blues-pop, superbly performed by top R&B veterans. – Mojo
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings band, which will include Bill Wyman, Georgie Fame, Albert Lee, Beverley Skeete, Geraint Watkins, Graham Broad, Terry Taylor, Frank Mead, and Nick Payn.
Onthespot - your online reporter
press@southport.gb.com
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
B. Wyman Rhythm Kings - 1. gig on this Tour - Swansea, Grand Theatre
Mon 17th Oct: Grand Theatre Swansea:Setlist
Set One:
I Got A Woman
Jitterbug Boogie
Tell Mama
Too Late
Chicken Shack
Three Cool Cats
I´ll be Satisfied
Baby Love
Stop In The Name Of Love
You Can´t Hurry Love
Mule Skinner
Man Smart Women Smarter
You Never Can Tell
Set Two:
This Is A Man´s World
Melody
Jumping, Rocking & Rhythm
Race With The Devil
That´s Rock & Roll
It´s Raining
Hound Dog
Don´t Know Why
Green River
Just For A Thrill
I Just Wanna Make Love
Encore:
So Sad
Spell On You
Dancing In The Street
B. Wyman´s Rhythm Kings in Swansea - Read Zoe´s Blog
Here are some great pictures of Zoe and the RKs after the gig
Set One:
I Got A Woman
Jitterbug Boogie
Tell Mama
Too Late
Chicken Shack
Three Cool Cats
I´ll be Satisfied
Baby Love
Stop In The Name Of Love
You Can´t Hurry Love
Mule Skinner
Man Smart Women Smarter
You Never Can Tell
Set Two:
This Is A Man´s World
Melody
Jumping, Rocking & Rhythm
Race With The Devil
That´s Rock & Roll
It´s Raining
Hound Dog
Don´t Know Why
Green River
Just For A Thrill
I Just Wanna Make Love
Encore:
So Sad
Spell On You
Dancing In The Street
B. Wyman´s Rhythm Kings in Swansea - Read Zoe´s Blog
Here are some great pictures of Zoe and the RKs after the gig
New B. Wyman´s Rhythm Kings Live CD!!!
I just found this german article about a new Live-CD.
I bought the cd yesterday at the gig in Swansea!
I bought the cd yesterday at the gig in Swansea!
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings Live Communication, Repertoire Records, 2011 |
| Bill Wyman | Bass, Vocals | |||
| Dennis Locorriere | Vocals, Guitar | |||
| Beverly Skeete | Vocals | |||
| Albert Lee | Guitar | |||
| Geraint Watkins | Keyboards, Accordion | |||
| Graham Broad | Drums | |||
| Nick Payne, Frank Mead | Saxophones | |||
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| 01. She's Looking Good | 08. Show Me | |||
| 02. Unchain My Heart | 09. Too Late | |||
| 03. All Night Long | 10. I Don't Need No Doctor | |||
| 04. Drown In My Own Tears | 11. Johnny B Goode | |||
| 05. That's Better For Me | 12. That's Rock'n'Roll | |||
| 06. Harlem Shuffle | 13. Crying In The Rain | |||
| 07. Louisiana 1927 | ||||
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Die Musik, die Bill Wyman mit seinen Rhythm Kings, die ihren Namen übrigens zu Recht tragen, zelebriert, funktioniert am besten in der Live-Situation. Deshalb scheint es kaum verwunderlich, dass der ex-STONES Bassist ein weiteres Mal mit einem Konzertalbum aufwartet. "Live Communication" spiegelt die künstlerischen Fähigkeiten der Truppe Eins zu Eins wider. Das kommt natürlich nie in die Nähe von Spektakulärem, ein zünftiges Spektakel bleibt es aber allemal.
Wyman, der 1993 aus dem goldenen STONES-Käfig ausbrach, spielt inzwischen nur noch Musik die ihm Spaß macht, teilt, steuert und dosiert also alles selbst. Das macht ihm und seiner Band Freude und der Zuhörer erliegt diesem Enthusiasmus ganz schnell. Ein Konzert dieser Truppe würde ich garantiert auch gerne mal besuchen.
"Live Communication" bietet grundsoliden old-school Rhythm & Blues, Soul und gelegentliche jazzige Phrasen, samt messerscharfer und omnipräsenter Horn-Section. Wechselnde Lead-Vocalisten sorgen für zusätzliche Spannung. Wobei Wyman, neben seinen unbestritten guten Fähigkeiten am Bass als Sänger eher eine schwache Figur abgibt, die von den Protagonisten Dennis Locorriere (ex- Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show) und der dunkelhäutigen Soul-Chanteuse Beverly Skeete (Tom Jones, Robbie Williams, Jamiroquai) deutlich in den Schatten gestellt werden. Stargitarrist Albert Lee würzt das Ganze mit einigen erquickenden Kurz-Soli.
Die Set-List besteht größtenteils aus alten, lieb gewonnenen Bekannten, die jedoch gerne und sehr versiert in anderen Arrangements dargeboten werden. Unchain my heart, Johnny B Goode, Harlem Shuffle und I don't need no doctor klingen erfrischend anders. Das macht Spaß.
Diese gut 50 Minuten währende "Live Communication" aus der Konzertsaison 2008 darf man wohl ohne Einschränkungen Freunden des Rhythmn & Blues und Soul alter Schule ans Herz legen. Hier geht die Post ab.
Diese gut 50 Minuten währende "Live Communication" aus der Konzertsaison 2008 darf man wohl ohne Einschränkungen Freunden des Rhythmn & Blues und Soul alter Schule ans Herz legen. Hier geht die Post ab.
Frank Ipach, (Artikelliste), 25.09.2011
Kleine Anmerkung von mir:
Terry Taylor war auf dieser Tour auch dabei und hat auch einige Gesangsparts. Leider wird er in dieser CD-Kritik nicht aufgeführt. Lead vocals singt er z. B. oft bei "That´s better for me" und "Too late".
Ines
Southport - Concert - Review
Bill Wyman and Mary Wilson at Southport Theatre
by Jeanette Smith. Published Wed 19 Oct 2011 11:39Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings
Southport Theatre
Famous for being the bass guitarist with the Rolling Stones, Bill Wyman has now come back to his musical roots with Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, a nine-piece combo of virtuoso musicians.
On Tuesday night they played two-hour gig at Southport Theatre with a set comprising jazz, blues, soul, rockabilly and good old rock’n’roll. Supporting him were Graham Broad on drums, Terry Taylor on guitar, Geraint Watkins on piano, The brilliant Albert Lee on guitar, Georgie Fame on organ, Frank Mead and Nick Payn on horns, and Beverley Skeete on vocals.
The band, with various line-ups, has been going for 12 years, with the newest member, Geraint, playing with them for the past three years.
The night kicked off with a raucous rendering of Jitterbug Boogie followed by the delicious Beverley Skeete singing a soulful Tell Mama to a big band sound from the combo. Beverley has such range and her voice has that blues quality that keeps you mesmerised.
Each musician had his turn to foreground his expertise, especially Terry Taylor with amazing guitar riffs, and hornmen Frank Mead and Nick Payn who boogied the night away with full-bodied sound.
Georgie Fame, of the Blue Flames, on organ was in good voice, and seemed to be running the show. Bill Wyman, who mainly stood and played bass, took little part in the show and although he introduced the musicians, for the most part just stood and played looking totally disinterested though no doubt behind the scenes it is he who has put the whole show together. But it would have been nice to at least see him smile!
The star of the show was guest Mary Wilson of the Supremes and at 67 years, bopped around the stage and was such a spark of fun. Her voice is as good as ever with renderings of her great hits, Stop in the Name of Love, Dancing in the Street, and I Need Love. She interacted brilliantly with the audience and was in great shape for her age.
However, though this show had some brilliant spots, the main choice of music seemed a little samey. There were some dramatic interludes, like when Skeete sang It’s a Man’s World, showing off her great vocal skill, and the tender So Sad when Skeete duo-ed with Terry Taylor, bringing the evocative Everly’s hit a new poignancy.
Having Mary Wilson on the show lifted what could have been a rather run-of-the-mill set. There is no doubt that Wyman’s musicians are all masters of their art, but at times it seemed their playing could have meshed better.
As this is only the second gig in the run maybe this will change.
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Please note: The spelling of the musicians names were wrong in the original review
Monday, 17 October 2011
B. Wyman´s Rhythm Kings, Swansea, Grand Theatre, 17.10.11, Some pictures
It was a great gig! They brought the house down with a standing ovation after a 3 h gig. Mary Wilson is a great addition to the group. Can not wait to see them again:-)
Friday, 14 October 2011
B. Wyman´s Rhythm Kings - Tour - Update (New Dates)
2011 UK TOUR! Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings 2011 UK tour dates have been announced, with the tour starting in October and touring the UK until December. Mary Wilson, legendary star of The Original Supremes, will join Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, as a special guest on their UK tour this autumn. The tour begins in October, ends in December and calls at 37 theatres across the country.
Tour tickets NOW ON SALE!
"Delivery is immaculate... a dream team of musicians" Q Magazine
"Every song is carefully picked, finely honed and exquisitely crafted" Classic Rock
“High precision jazz-blues-pop, superbly performed by top R&B veterans.” Mojo
For the Back In The UK Tour, Mary will be joining the Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings band, which will include Bill Wyman, Georgie Fame, Albert Lee, Beverley Skeete, Geraint Watkins, Graham Broad, Terry Taylor, Frank Mead and Nick Payn.
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings UK tour 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Grand Theatre, Swansea
Box office: 01792 475715
Online: www.swanseagrand.co.uk
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Southport Theatre, Southport
Box office: 0844 847 2380
Online: www.southporttheatre.org.uk
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Box office: 0116 233 3111
Online: www.demontforthall.co.uk
Friday, October 21, 2011
Dorking Halls, Dorking
Box office: 01306 881717
Online: www.dorkinghalls.co.uk
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Venue Cymru, Llandudno
Box office: 01492 872000
Online: www.venuecymru.co.uk
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes
Box office: 0844 871 7652
Online: www.ambassadortickets.com/Milton-Keynes-Theatre
Monday, October 24, 2011
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Box office: 0161 907 9000
Online: www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Town Hall, Birmingham
Box office: 0121 780 3333
Online: www.thsh.co.uk
Thursday, October 27, 2011
King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn
Box office: 01553 764864
Online: www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk
Friday, October 28, 2011 - **NEW DATE ADDED**
Sturmer Hall, Haverhill
Box office: 01440 705368
Online: www.sturmerhall.com
Saturday, October 29, 2011
The Sage, Gateshead
Box office: 0191 443 4661
Online: www.thesagegateshead.org
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Box office: 0844 871 7647
Online: www.ambassadortickets.com/Theatre-Royal-Glasgow
Monday, October 31, 2011
Concert Hall, Perth
Box office: 01738 621 031
Online: www.horsecross.co.uk/about/perth-concert-hall
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Aberdeen Music Hall, Aberdeen
Box office: 01224 641122
Online: www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Box office: 0114 2789789
Online: www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
Friday, November 4, 2011
Hull City Hall, Hull
Box office: 01482 226 655
Online: www.hullcc.gov.uk/hullcityhall
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate
Box office: 0845 1308 840
Online: www.harrogateinternationalcentre.co.uk
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Buxton Opera House, Buxton
Box office: 0845 1272190
Online: www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Monday, November 7, 2011 - **NEW DATE ADDED**
Town Hall, Birmingham
Box office: 0121 780 3333
Online: www.thsh.co.uk
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Anvil, Basingstoke
Box office: 01256 844244
Online: www.anvilarts.org.uk
Thursday, November 10, 2011
G-Live, Guildford
Online: www.glive.co.uk
Friday, November 11, 2011
Lighthouse, Poole
Box office: 0844 406 8666
Online: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Theatre Royal, Norwich
Box office: 01603 630000
Online: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury
Box office: 0844 871 7607
Online: www.ambassadortickets.com/aylesbury
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Colston Hall, Bristol
Box office: 0117 922 3686
Online: www.colstonhall.org
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
City Hall, Salisbury
Box office: 01722 434434
Online: www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk
Friday, November 18, 2011
Cadogan Hall, London
Box office: 0207 730 4500
Online: www.cadoganhall.com
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Cadogan Hall, London
Box office: 0207 730 4500
Online: www.cadoganhall.com
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Theatre Royal, Plymouth
Box office: 01752 230440
Online: www.theatreroyal.com
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Margate Winter Gardens, Margate
Box office: 01843 296111
Online: www.margatewintergardens.co.uk
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Brighton Dome, Brighton
Box office: 01273 709709
Online: www.brightondome.org
Friday, November 25, 2011
Malvern Forum Theatre, Malvern
Box office: 01684 892277
Online: www.malvern-theatres.co.uk
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
Box office: 0151 666 0000
Online: www.floralpavilion.com
Sunday, November 27, 2011
St. George's Hall, Bradford
Box office: 01274 432 000
Online: www.bradford-theatres.co.uk
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Corn Exchange, Cambridge
Box office: 01223 357851
Online: www.cornex.co.uk/ccm/portal
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Box office: 01702 351135
Online: www.thecliffspavilion.co.uk
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Ipswich Regent, Ipswich
Box office: 01473 433100
Online: www.ipswichregent.com
Friday, December 2, 2011
Watford Colosseum, Watford
Box office: 0845 0753993
Online: www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk
Tour tickets NOW ON SALE!
"Delivery is immaculate... a dream team of musicians" Q Magazine
"Every song is carefully picked, finely honed and exquisitely crafted" Classic Rock
“High precision jazz-blues-pop, superbly performed by top R&B veterans.” Mojo
For the Back In The UK Tour, Mary will be joining the Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings band, which will include Bill Wyman, Georgie Fame, Albert Lee, Beverley Skeete, Geraint Watkins, Graham Broad, Terry Taylor, Frank Mead and Nick Payn.
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings UK tour 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Grand Theatre, Swansea
Box office: 01792 475715
Online: www.swanseagrand.co.uk
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Southport Theatre, Southport
Box office: 0844 847 2380
Online: www.southporttheatre.org.uk
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Box office: 0116 233 3111
Online: www.demontforthall.co.uk
Friday, October 21, 2011
Dorking Halls, Dorking
Box office: 01306 881717
Online: www.dorkinghalls.co.uk
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Venue Cymru, Llandudno
Box office: 01492 872000
Online: www.venuecymru.co.uk
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes
Box office: 0844 871 7652
Online: www.ambassadortickets.com/Milton-Keynes-Theatre
Monday, October 24, 2011
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Box office: 0161 907 9000
Online: www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Town Hall, Birmingham
Box office: 0121 780 3333
Online: www.thsh.co.uk
Thursday, October 27, 2011
King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn
Box office: 01553 764864
Online: www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk
Friday, October 28, 2011 - **NEW DATE ADDED**
Sturmer Hall, Haverhill
Box office: 01440 705368
Online: www.sturmerhall.com
Saturday, October 29, 2011
The Sage, Gateshead
Box office: 0191 443 4661
Online: www.thesagegateshead.org
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Box office: 0844 871 7647
Online: www.ambassadortickets.com/Theatre-Royal-Glasgow
Monday, October 31, 2011
Concert Hall, Perth
Box office: 01738 621 031
Online: www.horsecross.co.uk/about/perth-concert-hall
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Aberdeen Music Hall, Aberdeen
Box office: 01224 641122
Online: www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Box office: 0114 2789789
Online: www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
Friday, November 4, 2011
Hull City Hall, Hull
Box office: 01482 226 655
Online: www.hullcc.gov.uk/hullcityhall
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate
Box office: 0845 1308 840
Online: www.harrogateinternationalcentre.co.uk
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Buxton Opera House, Buxton
Box office: 0845 1272190
Online: www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Monday, November 7, 2011 - **NEW DATE ADDED**
Town Hall, Birmingham
Box office: 0121 780 3333
Online: www.thsh.co.uk
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Anvil, Basingstoke
Box office: 01256 844244
Online: www.anvilarts.org.uk
Thursday, November 10, 2011
G-Live, Guildford
Online: www.glive.co.uk
Friday, November 11, 2011
Lighthouse, Poole
Box office: 0844 406 8666
Online: www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Theatre Royal, Norwich
Box office: 01603 630000
Online: www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury
Box office: 0844 871 7607
Online: www.ambassadortickets.com/aylesbury
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Colston Hall, Bristol
Box office: 0117 922 3686
Online: www.colstonhall.org
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
City Hall, Salisbury
Box office: 01722 434434
Online: www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk
Friday, November 18, 2011
Cadogan Hall, London
Box office: 0207 730 4500
Online: www.cadoganhall.com
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Cadogan Hall, London
Box office: 0207 730 4500
Online: www.cadoganhall.com
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Theatre Royal, Plymouth
Box office: 01752 230440
Online: www.theatreroyal.com
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Margate Winter Gardens, Margate
Box office: 01843 296111
Online: www.margatewintergardens.co.uk
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Brighton Dome, Brighton
Box office: 01273 709709
Online: www.brightondome.org
Friday, November 25, 2011
Malvern Forum Theatre, Malvern
Box office: 01684 892277
Online: www.malvern-theatres.co.uk
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
Box office: 0151 666 0000
Online: www.floralpavilion.com
Sunday, November 27, 2011
St. George's Hall, Bradford
Box office: 01274 432 000
Online: www.bradford-theatres.co.uk
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Corn Exchange, Cambridge
Box office: 01223 357851
Online: www.cornex.co.uk/ccm/portal
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
Box office: 01702 351135
Online: www.thecliffspavilion.co.uk
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Ipswich Regent, Ipswich
Box office: 01473 433100
Online: www.ipswichregent.com
Friday, December 2, 2011
Watford Colosseum, Watford
Box office: 0845 0753993
Online: www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk
Saturday, 8 October 2011
Georgie Fame - Some Tour Dates 2011
Georgie Fame & Sons.
The veteran jazz and rhythm'n'blues musician performs with his family.
Sun 9th Oct
Georgie Fame Cambridge Arts Theatre
Cambridge
Wed 12th Oct
Georgie Fame Ripley Blues Club
Harrogate
Thu 13th Oct
Get On The Right Track:
Georgie Fame The Castle
London
Fri 14th Oct
Georgie Fame Warwick Arts Centre
Coventry
Sat 15th Oct
Georgie Fame Boisdale of Canary Wharf
London
“What a cool cat Georgie Fame is … handsome and dapper in a cream suit, he ambles onstage at Ronnie Scott’s. Everyone knows they are in for a treat, even the band”
The Telegraph
The veteran jazz and rhythm'n'blues musician performs with his family.
Sun 9th Oct
Georgie Fame Cambridge Arts Theatre
Cambridge
Wed 12th Oct
Georgie Fame Ripley Blues Club
Harrogate
Thu 13th Oct
Get On The Right Track:
Georgie Fame The Castle
London
Fri 14th Oct
Georgie Fame Warwick Arts Centre
Coventry
Sat 15th Oct
Georgie Fame Boisdale of Canary Wharf
London
“What a cool cat Georgie Fame is … handsome and dapper in a cream suit, he ambles onstage at Ronnie Scott’s. Everyone knows they are in for a treat, even the band”
The Telegraph
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
Folk-Legende Bert Jansch gestorben
Folk-Legende Bert Jansch gestorben
Der britische Folk-Musiker und Gitarrist Bert Jansch ist tot. Jansch sei am Mittwoch im Alter von 67 Jahren in einem Londoner Krankenhaus gestorben, teilte sein Sprecher mit.
Der schottische Folk-Musiker Bert Jansch während eines Auftritts im "Somerset House" in London im Juli 2007. Im Alter von 67 Jahren starb er an Lungenkrebs© Jim Dyson/Getty Images
Der britische Folk-Musiker und Gitarrist Bert Jansch ist tot. Jansch sei am Mittwoch im Alter von 67 Jahren in einem Londoner Krankenhaus gestorben, teilte sein Sprecher mit.
Er litt seit 2009 an Lungenkrebs und hatte zuletzt Konzerte absagen müssen. Jansch gehörte zu den prominentesten Musikern der Folk-Bewegung in den 60er Jahren und war 1967 Gründungsmitglied der Band Pentangle. Ein Konzert der wiedervereinigten Band im August gehörte zu seinen letzten Auftritten.
Einen Namen machte sich Jansch vor allem als virtuoser Gitarrist. Er soll Vorbild unter anderem für Jimmy Page und Neil Young gewesen sein. Young verglich ihn einst mit Jimi Hendrix. Seinen ersten großen Erfolg feierte er 1965 mit seiner Platte «Bert Jansch», auf der auch einer seiner bekanntesten Songs «Needle Of Death» über den Tod eines Freundes erschien. Sein letztes Album «Black Swan» kam 2006 heraus.
Der aus dem schottischen Glasgow stammende Musiker hatte zuletzt mit seiner Frau Lauren in Nord-London gelebt. Bis in die 80er Jahre hatte er Alkoholprobleme. Er lag seit Anfang August im Krankenhaus.
Monday, 3 October 2011
Sunday, 2 October 2011
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