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Bill Wyman - British musician, former bassist of the Rolling Stones

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Solo Career and The Rhythm Kings

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Joining and Playing with The Rolling Stones (1962-1993)

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Early Life and Pre-Stones Musical Journey

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Birth in Lewisham, London

October 24, 1936

William George Perks is born in Lewisham, South London, a post-industrial area. His early life was marked by the austerity of post-war Britain. He spent much of his childhood in a pre-fabricated house, which had a significant impact on his early years.

National Service and Early Musical Interests

1950s

Wyman serves in the Royal Air Force as a cook. While stationed in Germany, he takes advantage of lower prices to purchase his first guitar, a Burns electric solid-body guitar, and begins to teach himself to play. He is captivated by American blues and rock and roll music.

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Known For

Being the bass guitarist for the Rolling Stones from 1962 to 1993.

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9 August, 2024

Bill Wyman released his ninth solo album entitled Drive My Car.

25 October, 2009

Bill Wyman performed a reunion show with Faces, filling in for the late Ronnie Lane. This was a notable event, showcasing Wyman's continued involvement in the music scene beyond the Rolling Stones.

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