Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings were an English

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band founded and led by bassist

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. Other personnel varied depending on availability, an arrangement described in ''The Telegraph'' as "a fluctuating squad of veterans". Their concerts and albums tend to emphasize

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of blues, R&B and early rock and roll hits from the 1950s.

History

Wyman formed the Rhythm Kings after leaving the Rolling Stones in 1993 following their worldwide tour in support of '' Steel Wheels'' and a short hiatus from the music industry, citing a desire to work in smaller clubs and avoid the pressure of being in one of the most successful rock bands in the world. On 10 December 2007, Wyman and his band appeared alongside a reunited

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at the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert at

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in London. In 2009, ex-Rolling Stones guitarist

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was invited as a guest performer with Wyman's Rhythm Kings. The band have not performed live since 2014, and last released a studio album - ''Studio Time'' - in 2018.

Discography

Studio albums * '' Struttin' Our Stuff'' (October 1997) * ''Anyway the Wind Blows'' (February 1999) * ''

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'' (May 2000) * ''Double Bill'' (May 2001) * ''Just for a Thrill'' (May 2004) * ''Studio Time'' (2018) Live albums * ''Rhythm Kings Live'' (November 2005) * ''Live Communication'' (September 2011) Compilation albums * ''Studio Time'' (April 2018) 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) Video albums * ''Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings in Concert'' (2002) * ''Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings - Let the Good Times Roll'' (2004)

Featured musicians

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keyboards and vocals *

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keyboards and vocals * Mike Sanchez keyboards and vocals *Beverly Skeete vocals *Janice Hoyte vocals *

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vocals *

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drums *

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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 *

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vocals *

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guitar * Tommy Emmanuel guitar *

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guitar *

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vocals * Anita Kelsey backing vocals * Chris Stainton keyboards *

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keyboards *

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drums *

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percussion * Axel Zwingenberger piano

References

External links

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings Official Site
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History

Discography

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