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

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.

Bill Wyman married 18-year-old Mandy Smith. The marriage became highly controversial due to the significant age difference and the prior relationship between them when Smith was a minor.

During the Rolling Stones' Australasian Tour, Bill Wyman returned to Adelaide, Australia, and inquired about the woman he had a brief relationship with the year before. He was informed that she had moved to New Zealand and given birth to their daughter.

During their Far East Tour, Bill Wyman and the rest of the Rolling Stones became acquainted with a group of women in Adelaide, Australia. Wyman had a brief relationship with one of the women, which later led to the woman giving birth to a girl in New Zealand.

Bill Wyman auditioned for the Rolling Stones at a pub in Chelsea and was hired as their bass player, succeeding Dick Taylor. This was a pivotal moment in his career, leading to his long tenure with one of the world's most famous rock bands.

Stephen Paul Wyman, Bill Wyman's son with his first wife Diane Cory, was born. This marks a significant event in Wyman's personal life during his early years with the Rolling Stones.