#99 - Bill Wyman

Welcome to this episode where we dive into the life of rock legend Bill Wyman., a former member of The Rolling Stones and founder of his own band, the Rhythm Kings. With over 30 years in the music industry, Bill shares an intimate look at his experiences, from childhood memories during wartime to touring with one of the most iconic bands in history. In today's conversation: Early Influences: Discover how growing up in the '30s and '40s influenced Bill's musical journey. From listening to big bands on a homemade wireless radio to being inspired by live performances during WWII. Childhood During War: Hear about Bill’s vivid recollections as a child experiencing air raids, rationing, and family dynamics amidst World War II. Musical Beginnings: Learn about how military service introduced him to rock 'n' roll and led him to build his first fretless bass guitar — paving the way for joining The Rolling Stones. Rising Fame: Relive key moments that catapulted The Rolling Stones from playing small jazz clubs to becoming international superstars. Life On Tour: Get insights into what it was like touring America before they were famous and how their unique style set them apart from other acts. Leaving The Band: Understand why after three decades with The Rolling Stones, Bill decided it was time for new adventures outside of music — including archaeology, photography, writing books, and charity work. Continued Passion for Music: Despite leaving one legendary band behind, discover how he continued pursuing music through forming the Rhythm Kings alongside friends like Geo Fame. This is more than just a podcast; it’s an exclusive peek into history through the eyes of someone who helped shape rock ‘n’ roll. Join us as we explore these stories filled with nostalgia, laughter, resilience—and above all—music that has stood the test of time. The music for the podcast is Twiggy's version of "Waterloo Sunset" by the Kinks and can be found on Apple Music at this link https://music.apple.com/gb/album/romantically-yours/693460953 If you’ve enjoyed listening to “Tea With Twiggy” please give take a moment to give us a lovely 5 STAR rating on Apple Podcasts. It really helps other people to find the show. If you haven’t done so already please subscribe to this podcast so you auto-magically get the next episodes for free and do tell all your friends and family about it too. If you want to connect with me I’d love to hear from you. You can find me on Twitter @Twiggy Or you can find me on Instagram @TwiggyLawson My thanks go to all the people that have helped this podcast happen: ● Thanks to all the team at Stripped Media including Ben Williams, who edits the show, my producer Kobi Omenaka and Executive Producers Tom Whalley and Dave Corkery If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media please visit www.Stripped.media or email [email protected] to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices