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.
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