Bill Wyman Says Rolling Stones Had ‘No F—ing Money’ Despite Fame
Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman has revealed the financial troubles he faced during his tenure in the band. In an interview with Classic Rock, Wyman pointed to the rock group’s precarious situation in the early ‘70s. The Stones had reached international fame with a run of hugely popular albums -- including Beggars Banquet, Let It Bleed and Sticky Fingers. Despite the success, they found themselves cash-strapped.
The Rolling Stones Members Admit To Going Broke
Bill Wyman recently recalled his time in the Rolling Stones and revealing that he and some of his bandmates were struggling financially. Bill Wyman talks about his struggle During an interview with Classic Rock, Wyman was questioned if he left the band at the right time and he left in 1993 – and replied that he […] The post The Rolling Stones Members Admit To Going Broke appeared first on Alternative Nation.
4 Songs Sung and Written by Ex-Rolling Stones Bassist Bill Wyman in Honor of His 88th Birthday
It might be hard to fathom, by former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman celebrated his 88th birthday today (October 24). Wyman, who was born William Perks, was several years older than the other members of the band when he joined the group in December 1962. He went on to spend more than 30 years with The Rolling Stones, and played on the band’s first 19 albums before officially departing the group in 1993.
Wyman Could Break a Tiger Career Passing Record This Week in Season Finale
(Griswold, IA) — One more game, one more time to suit up, to wear the uniform. Griswold Senior QB Bode Wyman will take the field tomorrow night one more time as the Tigers visit Exira EHK in the last game of the year. The Spartans still have remote playoff opportunities but the Tigers will be sitting out the post-season but Wyman can make history. He currently sits at 3,024 career passing yards and is about 300 yards from breaking the Tiger record.
Former Rolling Stones Member Opens up About His “Pretty Dismal” Touring Experience With the Band
Many people dream of becoming a rock star. For Bill Wyman, it actually happened. Now 87, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member played bass with the legendary Rolling Stones from 1962 to 1993. However, Wyman revealed in a recent interview that touring with the British rock icons wasn’t all glitter, glamour and excitement. In fact, he said, it was actually rather dull.