William George Wyman (né Perks; born 24 October 1936) is an English musician, songwriter, singer and photographer who was the bassist of the rock band the Rolling Stones from 1962 to 1993. Nicknamed "Old Stoneface" and "The Quiet One", Wyman was part of the band's first stable line-up and performed on their first nineteen UK studio albums. From 1997 to 2018, he performed as the backing vocalist and bassist for the blues rock band Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings. He was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Rolling Stones in 1989. Wyman briefly returned to recording with the Rolling Stones in 2023.
Bill Wyman
Musician
Notable For
English rock musician
Bill Wyman's Historical Timeline
Bill Wyman is born
Bill Wyman, English musician, known for english rock musician, was born on 1937-10-24.
Bassist Bill Wyman announces he will leave the band the Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Active for over six decades, they are one of the most popular, influential, and enduring bands of the rock era.
Associated Historical Events
birth
Bill Wyman is born
Bill Wyman, English musician, known for english rock musician, was born on 1937-10-24.
Bassist Bill Wyman announces he will leave the band the Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. Active for over six decades, they are one of the most popular, influential, and enduring bands of the rock era.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bill Wyman born?
- Bill Wyman was born on 1937-10-24 (English).
- What is Bill Wyman known for?
- English rock musician
- What historical events involved Bill Wyman?
- Bill Wyman was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Bill Wyman is born, Bassist Bill Wyman announces he will leave the band the Rolling Stones.