Bill Wyman biography

Included In These Groups

• 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 

  • In this group:
  • Mick Jagger
  • Keith Richards
  • Charlie Watts

  4 others

  The Rolling Stones

  In 1962, one of the most successful and critically acclaimed rock bands of all time, The Rolling Stones was started in London. Named after, the Muddy Water’s song “Rollin’ Stone," the original band included frontman Mick Jagger, guitarists Keith Richards and Brian Jones, bassist Bill Wyman, drummer Charlie Watts and pianist Ian Stewart. Guitarist Ron Wood joined Jagger, Richards and Watts in 1975. The Stones, in their various incarnations, have rocked on for 50 years, selling over 200 million albums worldwide. Here’s a look at the musicians who critics and fans alike have dubbed the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.”

  View group

  The Rolling Stones 7 people in this group
  
• 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 

  • In this group:
  • John Lennon
  • Mick Jagger
  • Paul McCartney

  38 others

  Swinging London - Cultural Icons: 1960s

  The 1960s were a time of significant cultural and social change in London. The post-World War II era, coined "Swinging London," saw a youth-driven shift in culture, from old to new. Symbolized by famous faces like English supermodels Jean Shrimpton and Twiggy to "British Invasion" rock bands like the Beatles and Cream, the era created a fresh and modern approach to everything from fashion to music to cultural attitudes. Biography.com looks at the inspirational forces behind the "Swinging London" revolution.

  View group

  Swinging London - Cultural Icons: 1960s 41 people in this group
  
• 
  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 

  • In this group:
  • Lil Wayne
  • Steven Tyler
  • Jay-Z

  105 others

  Musical Monikers

  When musicians land big fame, there typically comes a moment of reinvention in which the "rock star" identity is born. This new persona often requires a new name, a way to differentiate between the private and public versions of themselves. Musical monikers take different forms, from the simple, last-name changes aimed at boosting celebrity appeal—like Steven Tyler—to the glamorized version of a childhood nickname—like Jay-Z. Musicians' nicknames and aliases tend to take on an identity all their own over time, often becoming as full of personality as the artists they represent.

  View group

  Musical Monikers 108 people in this group
  

See all related groups