Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings
Bill Wyman and his Rhythm Kings Middelburg January, 2009 Photo: Jacco Barth
Background information
Genres	Rhythm and blues, rock and roll, blues, jazz
Years active	1997–present
Website	http:// Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings
Members
Bill Wyman Graham Broad Georgie Fame Albert Lee Martin Taylor Terry Taylor Gary U.S. Bonds Nick Payn Frank Mead Beverley Skeete Geraint Watkins Mick Taylor

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings are a blues-rock band founded and led by former Rolling Stones bass guitarist Bill Wyman. Together with his lifelong musical partner Terry Taylor, The "Dirty Boys" duo produce, arrange and compose original material for the award winning band.

The Rhythm Kings are known for their live performances as they frequently tour through Europe and the United Kingdom. The group has conducted only one tour in the United States, during the middle of 2001.

Commercial releases and chart information

• Struttin' Our Stuff (October 1997)
• Anyway The Wind Blows (February 1999)
• Groovin' (May 2000) UK #52 [3 wks]
• Double Bill (May 2001) UK #88 [2 wks]
• Just For A Thrill (May 2004) UK #149 [1 wk]
• Rhythm Kings Live (November 2005)

Rhythm Kings bonus track CD 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

Bootleg Kings live series on Ripple Records

• "Live In Europe" (Europe Fall 1998 gigs) RIPCD 001
• "Rides Again" (British Summer 2000 gigs) RIPCD 002
• "Travelin' Band" (British Summer 2001 gigs) RIPCD 003
• "On The Road Again" (British Summer 2002 gigs) RIPCD 004

DVD

• "Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings in Concert" (2002)
• "Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings" (2004)

Featured musicians

Touring members

• Bill Wyman bass guitar and vocals
• Gary Brooker keyboards and vocals
• Georgie Fame keyboards and vocals
• Mike Sanchez keyboards and vocals
• Beverly Skeete vocals
• Janice Hoyte vocals
• Eddie Floyd vocals
• Graham Broad drums
• Albert Lee guitar and vocals
• Andy Fairweather-Low guitar and vocals
• Martin Taylor guitar
• Terry Taylor guitar and vocals
• Nick Payn saxophone
• Frank Mead saxophone
• Geraint Watkins keyboards and vocals
• Gary U.S. Bonds vocals

Studio guests

• Paul Carrack vocals
• Eric Clapton guitar
• Peter Frampton guitar
• George Harrison guitar
• Mark Knopfler guitar
• Mick Taylor guitar
• Odetta vocals
• Anita Kelsey backing vocals
• Nicky Hopkins piano
• Chris Stainton keyboards
• Max Middleton keyboards
• Henry Spinetti drums
• Ray Cooper percussion
• Axel Zwingenberger piano

External links

• Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings Official Site
• Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings page
• Atlantic City 2001-08-03
• Albany 2001-08-09
• Harrisburg 2001-08-13