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Ex-Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman talks to Simon about Back to Basics, his first UK solo album in 33 years.

Ex-Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman talks about his first UK solo album in 33 years. Realeased on the 22nd June, 'Back To Basics' is only Bill's fourth UK solo album.

Since quitting the Stones at their peak in 1993 having spent 31 years with them, he has been the author of seven learned books, a globally exhibited photographer, a metal detecting expert with his own brand of metal detector, a producer, a composer for film and TV and the founder of the very successful Rhythm Kings who release CDs and tour regularly.

It was only when archiving old demos last year he realised he had around 60 songs he'd never released... and the notion of Back To Basics came into play. He chose three songs that needed reworking and put them together with a bunch of brand new songs and went into his studio to record them.

Plus the collective hear another devilish confession, and the Drivetime team bring you all the latest news, business, sport and travel updates.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Wed 17 Jun 2015 17:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • U2

    Beautiful Day

    • Now 47 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Giorgio Moroder

    Deja Vu (feat. Sia)

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony Music.
    • 001.

  • Lene Lovich

    Lucky Number

    • Fantastic 70's (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.

  • Bill Wyman

    Si Si Je Suis Un Rock Star

    • Another Slice Of Vintage Cheese (Various Artists).
    • Universal.
    • 1.

  • The Velvelettes

    Needle In A Haystack

    • Leaders Of The Pack (Various Artists.
    • Polygram Tv.
    • 6.

  • Nell Bryden

    Waves (feat. Tom McRae)

    • (CD Single).
    • 157 Records.

  • Billy Joel

    It's Still Rock and Roll To Me

    • Billy Joel - Greatest Hits Vol.2.
    • CBS.

  • Manfred Mann

    5-4-3-2-1

    • Ages Of Mann.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • David Bowie

    Ashes to Ashes

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.

  • The Rolling Stones

    Jumpin' Jack Flash

    • The Rolling Stones - Remastered.
    • Abkco.

  • Bill Wyman

    What & How & If & When & Why

    • Back To Basics.
    • Ripple Productions Ltd.
    • 001.

  • Jack Savoretti

    Written In Scars

    • (CD Single).
    • BMG Chrysalis.
    • 001.

  • Topol

    If I Were A Rich Man

    • Fiddler On The Roof (The Original London Cast Recording).
    • Sony Classical.

  • The Cult

    She Sells Sanctuary

    • The Cult - Pure Cult: The Singles.
    • Beggars Banquet.

  • Bella Hardy

    Whisky You're the Devil

    • Folk Awards 2014.
    • Proper Music Distribution.
    • 4.

Broadcast

  • Wed 17 Jun 2015 17:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2