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08 Februar 2021

Mary Wilson, Gründungsmitglied der Supremes verstorben

Mary Wilson, Gründungsmitglied der Supremes am 8. Februar 2021 verstorben

Mary Wilson 2012 im Spirgarten Zürich



Heute kam die Meldung, dass die Soulsängerin Mary Wilson gestern im Alter von 76 Jahren verstorben ist. Die genaue Todesursache ist nicht bekannt, es hieß, Vorerkrankungen seien nicht bekannt gewesen.

Zusammen mit Diana Ross und Florence Ballard gründete sie das erfolgreiche Sangestrio The Supremes, die ihre große Zeit zwischen 1964 und 1969  mit zwölf Nummer-Eins-Hits in den USA hatten und so etwas wie das Aushängeschild des Plattenlabels Motown waren. Unter ihren bekanntesten Hits waren Klassiker wie "Where Did Our Love Go" oder "Stop! In The Name Of Love". Nachdem Diana Ross die Gruppe verließ, wurde Mary zur Hauptsängerin der Gruppe, die einstigen Erfolge konnten aber nicht mehr erreicht werden.

Ich hatte das Glück, sie in den Jahren 2011 bis 2014 zu sehen und zu treffen, als sie Gast auf den Touren von Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings war und u.a. auch in Deutschland  (München, Hamburg, Berlin, Braunschweig) auftrat. Sie war eine Vollblut-Sängerin und überzeugte durch Stimme und enorme Bühnenpräsenz, darüber hinaus war sie ein netter und fröhlicher Mensch. Nach der Show nahm sie sich stets Zeit für ein freundliches Wort mit ihren Fans, schrieb Autogramme und posierte für Fotos.

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Das obige Foto zeigt
Mary Wilson 2012 im Spirgarten Zürich mit Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings

04 Dezember 2014

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings in Scandinavia - November / December 2014 - Some Reviews

Photo: gs (2014)

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings played the following gigs in Scandinavia this year:


19.11.2014 SE-Goeteborg, Lorensbergsteatern
20.11.2014 NO-Frederikstad, Bathusteatret

21.11.2014 NO-Oslo Konserthus
22.11.2014 NO-Drammen Union Scene

23.11.2014 NO-Horten,  Bakkenteigen Kulturhus
25.11.2014 NO-Rjukan, Tinn Kulturhus
26.11.2014 NO-Skien, Ibsenhuset

27.11.2014 NO-Al i Hallingdal,Kulturhuset
28.11.2014 NO-Hamar, Gregers Bar 
29.11.2014 NO-Notodden, Notodden Blues Club
02.12.2014 SE-Stockholm, Göta Lejon

03.12.2014 SE-Jonköping, Konserthus
04.12.2014 DK-Odense, Posten

05.12.2014 DK-Copenhagen, Bremen Teater



Line-up:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Albert Lee - guitar, keyboards, vocals
Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica, percussion, backgr vocals
Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, clarinet, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
Henry Spinetti - drums

Special guest:
Mary Wilson - vocals



 
Some Reviews / Photos / Comments can be found under links posted below:
  • Varden Kultur:  http://www.varden.no/kultur/groovy-gubber-1.1351586 / Newspaper review from Ibsenhuset, Skien 26.11.14. Caption says:  Centuries - from left to right: Terry Taylor (66), Bill Wyman (78), Henry Spinetti (63), Frank Mead (64), and Albert Lee (70). Together almost three centuries of experience in music together. It can be called routine!
  • Photos from Musikhuset Posten Odense, Gig on 04 December 2014, can be found on Facebook. Thanks to Emil Andresen for sharing.

17 November 2014

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Fabrik Hamburg - 17 Nov 2014


 Fabrik Hamburg - 17 Nov 2014

https://flic.kr/s/aHsk6qY2D5
Featuring: 
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals 
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion 
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals 
Albert Lee - guitar, keyboards, vocals 
Nick Payn - sax, flute, harmonica, percussion, backgr vocals 
Frank Mead - sax, harmonica, clarinet, flute, percussion, vocals 
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals 
Henry Spinetti - drums 
Special guest: 
Mary Wilson - vocals 

The bands' only German gig on this tour. Not much to say from my part, it goes without saying that they delivered another outstanding performance. I preferred to stand on the gallery rather than being crammed in the crowd downstairs. Nice company up there and a lot of fun. I swapped the latest news with fellow fans and could also take a handful of different photos from bird's eye view. Right after the show, Bill and Mary made their fans happy by signing lots of items from the stage.
Rhythm Kings carried on to Scandinavia next day where they performed a string of gigs. Looking forward to seeing them at their final gig on the continent in December.



Link:


03 November 2014

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings - Three November Gigs in The Netherlands 2014

Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Albert Lee - guitar, keyboards, vocals
Nick Payn - sax, flute, harmonica, percussion, backgr vocals
Frank Mead - sax, harmonica, clarinet, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
Henry Spinetti - drums

Special guest:
Mary Wilson - vocals

https://flic.kr/s/aHsk2C9ikt
Markant Uden - 01 Nov 2014
Great to see the band again after a long time. The venue was quite ok apart from a terrible sound system and glaring spotlights which made taking photos difficult. The band, however, made the most of it and were brilliant as usual. Henry Spinetti did a great job sitting in for Graham Broad who was ill and unable to tour. As Bill told the audience, Henry had to learn all the stuff in two days time, thunmbs up! Beverley, Terry and Mary made their fans happy coming out and sign for them in the interval and after the show. It was nice to see many friends again, also nice to have a few words with crew boss Dave South. The setlist is included in the photo album, just click on the Albert photo to get there.

https://flic.kr/s/aHsk6ff6yo
Parkstad Limburg Theater Heerlen - 02 Nov 2014
Back to Heerlen in South Limburg. Bill and his fabulous Rhythm Kings played a great show at Parkstad Limburg Theaters Heerlen.  Same setlist as last night, just Geraint Watkins surprised us all: instead of telling his funny stories he did an impromptu version of Cilla Black's "Anyone who had a heart" which left Bill and the others speechless ... Nice to meet up with Claire who came all the way from Bristol/UK to see the band play. She could only make it to the 2nd half of the show due to late trains but we had a good time watching the band from the balcony and enjoying a nice drink at the bar. After the show I saw her back to the tour bus where the band offered her a lift back to Amsterdam. Next gig should take place in Eindhoven and we arranged to meet up again.

https://flic.kr/s/aHsk6p7Wes
Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven - 03 Nov 2014
Another great gig after a lovely afternoon spent in Eindhoven with Claire having some food before the show started. My 3rd visit to this venue located in the pedestrianised zone of Eindhoven. This time sound and lighting were perfect, no changes to the setlist. Unfortunately the venue wasn't sold out and could have been busier. Great to meet up with friends and music buddies and have some drinks at the bar. During the interval I changed my seat and sat next to Claire some rows back which turned out to be a good idea as there was space to get up and dance.
Fantastic to hear those outstanding Elvis gospels done by the 'Million Dollar quartet' during the break and after the show, they fitted in perfectly. I had a few words with the DJ who turned out to be well-informed.
Later it was time to say bye-bye to Bill, Frank and other band members as well as Claire, as I had a long drive ahead
next day.


06 März 2014

Happy Birthday Mary Wilson !

Photo gs (2012)
at Fritz Club Berlin
Happy Birthday Mary Wilson,
70 today (06 March 2014).


Mary Wilson (born March 6, 1944) is an American vocalist, best known as a founding member of The Supremes. We all remember her being a special guest with Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings on their tours in 2011/2012 where she did a fantastic job !



PS: Latest news. We will see Mary Wilson again with the Rhythm Kings on their European Tour in autumn 2014.

16 Oktober 2012

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Hotel Krone Aarberg - 16 Oct 2012


Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings im Hotel Krone Aarberg, CH - 16 Oct 2012
Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals

Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion

Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals

Graham Broad - drums
, backgr voc
Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica
, backgr voc
Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, percussion, vocals

Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals

Georgie Fame - Hammond organ, vocals

Special guest:
Mary Wilson (of the Supremes) - vocals


My brief review:

The gig at Hotel Krone in Aarberg/Switzerland closed the Rhythm Kings' Autumn Tour 2012. The host Christoph Mueller had some warm welcoming words - an introduction wasn't necessary as RKs became regular guests at this special venue over the years, and then Georgie Fame opened the show with I GOT A WOMAN. Again, a brilliant performance to an enthusiastic audience. Beverley Skeete deserves a special mention having improved her stage presence to the maximum, her velvet voice is something to give you goosebumps.

Mary Wilson again looked different - this time with black (!) curls and a different outfit. The horn section was outstanding, always is, but this time it seemed as if everybody wanted to give more than 100 %. There was a lot of fun and banter going on between the band members onstage.

Finally, when Bill stepped to the centre of the stage to do HONKY TONK WOMEN, no one remained seated but jumped to their feet and danced away. Mary Wilson came on for the encore and they alltogether brought the house down. The band members were presented some gifts by the owner's son, flowers for the ladies and bottles of fruit brandy - sort of, as far as I could take it from the labels.


Good to meet up with our Swiss friend Roland, thanks for sending us the link to a Berne TV station, which gave a brief review  - from 12 min.19 until 15 Min.15 (no longer available on the web).



Bilder aus Aarberg
Einige Fotos aus Aarberg
zu verschiedenen Zeiten.






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Vorschau/Preview:  Berner Zeitung (BZ):

Girlgroup-Power und Brit-Blues aus dem Eichenfass

Von Samuel Mumenthaler. (vollständiger Artikel unter o.g. Link)

15 Oktober 2012

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Neues Theater Spirgarten Zuerich - 15 Oct 2012

Neues Theater Spirgarten Zürich



Featuring:

Bill Wyman - bass, vocals

Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion

Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals

Graham Broad - dr
, backgr voc
Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica
, backgr voc
Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, percussion, voc

Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals

Georgie Fame - Hammond organ, vocals


Special guest:

Mary Wilson (of the Supremes) - vocals



Brief review:
The last but one gig of their autumn tour. Rhythm Kings delivered an excellent performance to a very responsive crowd and started with Georgie's  I GOT A WOMAN. No further changes to the setlist which is included in the photo album.  Bill had some warm welcoming words and remembered his last gig in Zuerich which was with the Rolling Stones many years back.


Mary Wilson was received enthusiastically and had obviously changed her looks. Some people even said she reminded them of Tina Turner! Standing ovations at the end, everybody stepped forward to the stage and wanted to shake Bill's hand. Many fans were happy to see Bill stay onstage a bit longer, signing their albums, photos and whatever. It was nice to meet Swiss fellow-fan Heidi Widmer in flesh who took a great  Bill photo and wrote a review (English) which she posted on Facebook.

After she show, I hang around with a bunch of Georgie fans who were waiting patiently for the man, but much to their disappointment he made a quick escape. Here's to the Rhythm Kings last gig in Aarberg next day ! 


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RTN Radio Tele Nord berichtet über das Züricher Konzert:
Zürich (rtn) Der Ex-Bassist der legendären Rockband "The Rolling Stones" war mit seiner Band "BILL WYMAN’S RHYTHM KINGS" und Mary Wilson (von den Supremes) im Spirgarten des Neuen Theaters in Zürich zu Gast

Vor über 19 Jahren hat sich Bill Wyman von den Rolling Stones abgenabelt und macht seither mit grossem Erfolg nur noch Musik, die ihm Spass macht - eine Mischung aus Rock ’n’ Roll, Jive, Boogie, R&B, Blues und Big Band Swing.

Mit den spielfreudigen Rhythm Kings lässt Bill Wyman die Good Old Times hochleben. Diese bestehen aus so hochkarätigen Musikern wie Graham Broad (drums), der bereits bei Eric Clapton und Pink Floyd spielte, Georgie Fame (organ,voice), Geraint Watkins (keyboards, voice), Beverley Skeete (voice, die unter anderem mit Tina Turner gearbeitet hat), Nick Payn (saxophon), arbeitete unter anderem gemeinsam mit Elton John, Frank Mead (saxophon), der schon mit Procol Harum gearbeitet hat sowie Terry Taylor (guitar,voice).


Quelle act.news.ch

Fotos siehe hier


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Von Bäckstage.CH:

Ein ehemaliger Rolling Stone im Spirgarten
Konzertvorschau: Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings

Er war Gründungsmitglied der Rolling Stones und kehrte ihnen vor 19 Jahren den Rücken. Jetzt macht Bill Wyman mit seiner Band Rhythm Kings Musik und ist völlig zufrieden. Acht Musiker sind in seiner Band und die haben schon mit Leuten wie Elton John oder Pink Floyd gespielt. Es sind also alles Top-Musiker. Als Special Guest hat Wyman auf der aktuellen Tour Mary Wilson, die einst bei den Supremes sang, dabei. Es verspricht ein Abend voller Nostalgie zu werden.

Die schon etwas in die Jahre gekommenen Bandmitglieder treffen sich ein paar Mal im Jahr, um einfach miteinander Musik zu machen, vollkommen losgelöst von jeglichem Erfolgsdruck. "Ich war nicht daran interessiert, kommerzielle Musik zu spielen, und entschied, zu unseren frühen traditionellen Wurzeln zurückzukehren", erklärt Wyman. Das Ergebnis ist die Interpretation vieler bekannter und manchmal unbekannter Stücke aus dem Bereich Rock & Roll, Swing und Blues von den 20er bis zu den 70er Jahren, unter denen auch einige eigens komponierte Lieder ihren Platz finden.

Das klingt doch nach einer gesammelten Ladung Musikgeschichte auf der Bühne des Neuen Theaters Spirgarten und viel Spass. 

01 Oktober 2012

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Stadthalle Braunschweig - 01 Oct 2012

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings in der Stadthalle Braunschweig - 01 Oct 2012

Stadthalle Braunschweig


In brief: Another great gig but it couldn't top Hamburg and Berlin, absolutely no atmosphere, the venue was sterile, a constant cold draught made me freeze, the sound was terrible, and it was hard to understand any announcement due to an awful echo. Finally, the more than unfriendly security people were the absolute downers telling everybody off who had a camera ready.


The last gig for a while with Mary Wilson who has other committments in the USA but will join the band again for the last three gigs of the tour. Again she came out after the show signing and posing at the merchandise table. It was the last gig for me as well for a little while, after a short break I'll be carrying on next Sunday at Worpswede.

Die Stadthalle Braunschweig ist für solche Konzerte absolut ungeeignet, steril und kahl, außerdem kalt und zugig. Der Sound war schrecklich, hohl und voller Echo, die Ordner waren unmöglich und ließen keinerlei Fotos zu. Bei solch einer unfreundlichen Atmosphäre wurde jegliche Stimmung gleich im Keim erstickt.
Dies war vorerst der letzte Gig mit Gast Mary Wilson, die die Tour wegen anderer Verpflichtungen in den USA unterbricht. Sie wird jedoch für die letzten drei Konzerte wieder zu der Band stoßen. Für mich war es auch der vorerst letzte Gig, nach einer kurzen Pause geht es dann am nächsten Sonntag in Worpswede weiter.

Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, voc

Beverley Skeete - vocals, perc

Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals

Graham Broad - drums

Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica

Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, percussion, voc

Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals

Georgie Fame - Hammond organ, voc


Special guest:

Mary Wilson (of the Supremes) - voc


30 September 2012

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Fritz-Club im Postbahnhof Berlin - 30 Sep 2012

Fritz Club im Postbahnhof
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings im Fritz Club am Postbahnhof - 30 Sep 2012

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings played my hometown on 30 September 2012. The venue changed from Columbia Hall to Fritz Club which was more suitable for the band. It was a stand-up gig, which meant again early queuing. Lots of people from the former East among the audience - some of them were excited to stand face to face with a former Rolling Stone (for the first time!). We shared the front row with nice people, fellow fans and also Rhythm Kings 'newcomers' who were not disappointed and became fans for good.


When Bill came on addressing the audience with kind words and
bringing the band on, the ice was broken from the beginning. Rhythm Kings enjoyed playing to this enthusiastic crowd, especially Frank and Nick won lots of new fans admiring their excellent horn playing. Terry Taylor made up for Albert's absence, doing what he does best - playing the Blues on slide guitar to great response. As to the Berlin audience - they should be given a gold medal, so much appreciation for this great music and thus creating a unique atmosphere! Each band member received extra cheers after every solo. No changes to the setlist, it was over too soon and the band left to thundering applause.


Special thanks to Mary Wilson coming out to the merchandise table after show and patiently signing, posing for photos and having a friendly word for everybody.



Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Graham Broad - drums
Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica
Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
Georgie Fame - Hammond organ, vocals
Special guest:
Mary Wilson (of the Supremes) - vocals


29 September 2012

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Fabrik Hamburg - 29 Sep 2012

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings in der Fabrik Hamburg - 29 Sep 2012
Fabrik Hamburg - 29 Sep 2012
Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Graham Broad - drums
Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica
Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
Georgie Fame - Hammond organ, vocals
Special guest:
Mary Wilson (of the Supremes) - vocals





The Hamburg gig was the best of all gigs I've seen so far, just the upcoming Berlin gig next day could top it or - to be fair - was equal. We had to queue early to get to the front as the place was packed as usual. Also the gallery upstairs was busy, and the atmosphere was fantastic. The spark jumped over from the beginning. Nice to see again familiar faces in the crowd, some of them had been to the Hengelo and Heerlen gigs the nights before, long-time followers like us. Well aware of the many Stones fans in the audience, Bill dedicated HONKY TONK WOMEN for the first time to "the 50th anniversary of the other band" he had been with for such a long time. He said he had so much fun being in the Stones all those years but also loves to be with the Rhythm Kings. First song of the encore was ROUTE 66, a song performed by many bands including the Rolling Stones. Another great night - now looking forward to the gig in my hometown next day.

Es war der beste Gig bisher, lediglich der Berliner Gig am nächsten Tag konnte mithalten, wenn nicht sogar toppen. Dieses Mal waren besonders viele Stones-Fans im Publikum. Bill war sich dessen wohl bewusst und sagte, ehe er zu HONKY TONK WOMEN ansetzte, dass sie diesen Song als Tribut für "die andere Band" zu deren 50-jährigem Bühnenjubiläum spielen. Er sei so lange bei den Stones gewesen und es habe immer Spaß gemacht, aber genauso gerne sei er mit seinem Ryhthm Kings unterwegs. Die Zugabe umfasste dann noch einen Song, der unter anderem auch von den Stones gecovert wurde, ROUTE 66.


Der untenstehende Artikel sagt eigentlich alles [bei Bills Alter hat der Autor sich ein klein wenig vertan ..]. Es war der beste Gig bisher, lediglich der Berliner Gig am nächsten Tag konnte mithalten. Dieses Mal waren besonders viele Stones-Fans im Publikum. Bill war sich dessen wohl bewusst und sagte, ehe er zu HONKY TONK WOMEN ansetzte, dass sie diesen Song als Tribut für "die andere Band" zu deren 50-jährigem Bühnenjubiläum spielen. Er sei so lange bei den Stones gewesen und es habe immer Spaß gemacht, aber genauso gerne sei er mit seinem Ryhthm Kings unterwegs. Die Zugabe umfasste dann noch einen Song, der unter anderem auch von den Stones gecovert wurde, ROUTE 66.

The article below (German only) says everything which has to be said. The Hamburg gig was the best of all gigs I've seen so far, just the upcoming Berlin gig next day could top it or - to be fair - was equal. We had to queue early to get to the front as the place was packed as usual. Also the gallery upstairs was busy, and the atmosphere was fantastic. The spark jumped over from the beginning. Nice to see again familiar faces in the crowd, some of them had been to the Hengelo and Heerlen gigs the nights before, long-time followers like us. Well aware of the many Stones fans in the audience, Bill dedicated HONKY TONK WOMEN for the first time to "the 50th anniversary of the other band" he had been with for such a long time. He said he had so much fun being in the Stones all those years but also loves to be with the Rhythm Kings. First song of the encore was ROUTE 66, a song performed by many bands including the Rolling Stones.
Another great night - now looking forward to the gig in my hometown next day.


Rolling-Stone-Legende lud zur Rock-Zeitreise (aus der MoPo)

Photo:  gs  2012
Die alten Männer haben richtig Spaß. "Der nächste Song stammt aus dem Jahr 1947 - niemand hier wird damals schon geboren gewesen sein", grinst der wieder mal wunderbar gospelnde Tastenmann Georgie Fame. "Außer einem ..." Jubel in der dicht gefüllten Fabrik - und auch "der eine" kann sich ein Schmunzeln nicht verkneifen: Bill Wyman, der coolste und stoischste Bassist der Welt.



Überhaupt ist der 73-jährige Ex-Rolling-Stone an diesem Abend zwischen R'n'B, Jazz, Swing, Cajun, Rock und Soul überraschend locker. Nicht nur sein Bass-Daumen regt sich, der Chef nölt auch Chuck Berrys "C'est la vie" ins Mikro, genießt seinen Weißwein und juxt mit der Generation 50 plus vor ihm. Genauso wie die anderen alten Herren seiner Rhythm Kings sowie Queen Beverly Skeete, deren betörende Soulstimme der Macho-Hymne "This Is A Man's World" einen ganz neuen Zungenschlag verleiht.



So wird man Zeuge einer Klassiker-Reise durch die 40er, 50er und 60er - und die hat eben einfach verdammt viel Spaß gemacht! (ff)


28 September 2012

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Rabotheater Hengelo - 28 Sep 2012



Rabotheater Hengelo

Featuring:

Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Graham Broad - drums
Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica
Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
Georgie Fame - Hammond organ, vocals

Special guest:
Mary Wilson (of the Supremes) - vocals



Great gig at Rabotheater Hengelo last Friday. My front row seat guaranteed an excellent view and some reasonable photos. Albert Lee wasn't with the band due to other obligations.

My neighbours to the left were a father with his 10-year old boy who attracted Bill's attention. The boy was given Bill's cartoon book later for free, and Graham was so kind to let him have his drumsticks. I think the boy had the time of his life.


Nothing to add to the show, same setlist as the night before in Heerlen, the band were brilliant and got standing ovations at the end. Again, nice to see many familiar faces in the crowd. Last not least - the ticket fee included free drinks in the interval. Chats and fun after show, and here's to the first German gig in Hamburg next day.



27 September 2012

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings at Parkstad Limburg Theater, Heerlen - 27 Sep 2012


Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings at Parkstad Limburg Theater Heerlen - 27 Sep 2012
My Photo Gallery,
click on the pic for more.
Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Graham Broad - drums
Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica
Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
Georgie Fame - Hammond organ, vocals

Special guest:
Mary Wilson (of the Supremes) - vocals


My brief review:
Rhythm Kings on the road again, this time on the European continent, featuring Mary Wilson as special guest.
First gig on this tour for me was at Parkstad Theater Heerlen where I had been earlier.
Nice to see many fellow fans from Germany and Holland in the audience - 'the usual suspects', most of them are long-time followers of both the Stones and the Rhythm Kings. The show started  at 20 h sharp, and after a brief introduction by Bill, Georgie opened with some chords of A WHITER SHADE OF PALE, then they went through their set consisting of good old Jazz standards, Swing, Rhythm & Blues, Rock'n Roll - a well-picked mixture meeting everybody's taste.


Geraint sat in for Andy Fairweather Low doing I'LL BE YOUR BABY TONIGHT (Nick on harmonica) as Andy is touring with the Low Riders, neither was Albert Lee with the band who is on the road with Hogan's Heroes.

Terry Taylor did a great job introducing some great Blues songs on slide guitar,  I CAN'T HOLD OUT is worth to be mentioned as it's a fine addition. As on the UK tour in autumn 2011, Mary Wilson of the Supremes was featured as special guest. She did some Supremes number one hits as well duetting with Georgie Fame on STORMY WEATHER which gave you goosebumps.
Beverley opened the second set with IT'S A MAN'S WORLD to a great reception.

When Frank hit the cowbell towards the end of the show and Bill stepped to the centre of the stage to do HONKY TONK WOMEN everybody got to their feet and sang along.


The audience didn't let them go without encore, and the band reappeared for a fast version of ROUTE 66. Finally, Mary closed the show with DANCING IN THE STREET. It was over too soon, and at the end the band were given bouquets of flowers.


The new Rhythm Kings CD 'THE BEST OF ...' was on sale at the merchandise table as was a new CD by Georgie Fame called LOST IN A LOVER'S DREAM.

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A video from YouTube by  rockoruud, published 29 Sep 2012
First Impression from Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings concert @ Parkstad Limburg Theatre, Heerlen,
The Netherlands, sept.27th 2012



26 September 2012

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Bergen op Zoom - 26 Sep 2012

Superb rendition of 'Don't Know Why', when the amazing Mary Wilson performed together with Bill Wyman and The Rhythm Kings at De Maagd theatre, in Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands on Wednesday, September 26th, 2012.
I couldn't make it to the first gig, but here is the excellent video, published by Vincent Lyons on YouTube.
 

Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Graham Broad - drums
Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica
Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
Georgie Fame - Hammond organ, vocals
Special guest:
Mary Wilson (of the Supremes) - vocals






Watch Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings performing Route 66 and Dancing In The Streets with the vocal power of special guest Mary Wilson from their concert on September 26 at De Maagd Theatre in the Netherlands.

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings Autumn Tour 2012 - Preview



From: www.billwyman.com
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings are back on tour for 2012! The Rhythm Kings will be touring the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland in September and October 2012, playing in cities including Hamburg, Berlin, Arnhem and Zürich. A fantastic autumn of music with Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings back on the road!



Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Graham Broad - drums
Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica
Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
Georgie Fame - Hammond organ, vocals
Special guest:
Mary Wilson (of the Supremes) - vocals



26th September 2012
City: Bergen op Zoom (NL)
Venue: Stadsschouwburg De Maagd
Time: 8pm

27th September 2012
City: Heerlen (NL)
Venue: Theater Heerlen
Time: 8pm

28th September 2012

City: Hengelo (NL)
Venue: Rabotheater Hengelo
Time: 8pm

29th September 2012
City: Hamburg (D)
Venue: Fabrik
Time: 9pm

30th September 2012
City: Berlin (D)
Venue: Fritzclub im Postbahnhof
Time: 8pm
 


1st October 2012

City: Braunschweig (D)
Venue: Stadthalle
Time: 8pm


3rd October 2012
City: Arnhem (NL)
Venue: Luxor Live


4th October 2012
City: Helmond (NL)
Venue: Lakei

5th October 2012
City: Apeldoorn (NL)
Venue: Gigant

6th October 2012
City: Drachten (NL)
Venue: Iduna
Time: 8.30pm  - when sold out: extra show in the afternoon

7th October 2012City: Worpswede (D)
Venue: Music Hall Worpswede
Time: 8pm


9th October 2012
City: Purmerend (NL)
Venue: P3
Time: 8:30pm

10th October 2012
City: Düsseldorf (D)
Venue: Savoy Theater
Time: 8pm

14th October 2012
City: München (D)
Venue: Circus Krone-Bau
Time: 8pm

15th October 2012
City: Zürich (CH)
Venue: Neues Theater Spirgarten
Time: 7:30pm

16th October 2012
City: Aarberg (CH)
Venue: Hotel-Restaurant Krone
Time: 8pm

25 November 2011

Rhythm Kings at Brighton Dome - 23 Nov 2011

Special guest:  Dennis Locorriere
Dennis runs a forum where he keeps his fans posted about his activities. 
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Carolina a DL fan was at the gig and said:
Having already bought a ticket to see The Rhythm Kings at the Brighton Dome, I could not believe my eyes when I read on The Guestbook that Dennis would be "sittin' in". 
It was indeed a brief appearance but hearing Albert Lee say "How can I follow that?" after Dennis sang Louisiana 1927 was a particularly special moment.

Dennis: I didn't know Albert had said that.Very kind, but the man has no problem following anyone.He's a KILLER!

Carolina: It was great to see you, Dennis.

Dennis: Nice to be there.With two special guests - Georgie Fame and Mary Wilson - and so many great singers in the band I was flattered to be included. ~

16 November 2011

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Salisbury City Hall - 16 Nov 2011


Salisbury City Hall


Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Albert Lee - guitar, key, vocals
Graham Broad - drums
Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica
Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, perc, voc
Geraint Watkins - keys, vocals
Georgie Fame - Hammond organ, voc

Special guest:
Mary Wilson (of the Supremes) - vocals



Below please find a review from Salisbury Journal (slightly shortened) which says it all, so I haven't written a comment of my own which would only be repetitive. It was nice to meet up with Claire again, funnily we had adjactant seats by accident as the night before at Colston Hall Bristol which caused quite some laughter.

Wyman & Co Bring Rhythm to City (from Salisbury Journal)


BILL WYMAN'S RHYTHM KINGS, CITY HALL, SALISBURY
And he brought with him as special guest all the way from America – Mary Wilson of The Supremes fame.

On stage with Bill were eight musicians and six vocalists with exceptional musical pedigrees and the band provided an eclectic mix of musical styles ranging from rhythm and blues, soul, rockabilly, blues, jazz, country, rock and jump. Added to this was Motown, courtesy of Mary Wilson.

There were many high points during the show beginning with Georgie Fame on his Hammond organ belting out I’ve Got a Woman. Two great duets from Mary Wilson and Georgie Fame with Stormy Weather and Beverley Skeete and Albert Lee with the Everly Brothers song, So Sad. Coupling this with the high energy radiating from the stage when the band played as a unit made for a fabulous evening.

Songs such as Three Cool Cats, the Coasters classic featuring a memorable Frank Mead sax solo and Albert Lee singing Lonnie Donegan’s Mule Skinner Blues. A soulful Beverley Skeete singing the James Brown classic It’s a Man’s World silenced the audience and band.

Mary Wilson’s contribution was immense, reintroducing a medley of Supremes favourites from Baby Love to You Can’t Hurry Love as well as a beautiful version of the Nora Jones song, Don’t Know Why.

Bill Wyman did what he always did as a member of the Rolling Stones, standing at the back of the stage and laying down the bass rhythm while letting all the showbusiness go on in front of him.

Pete Gregory

15 November 2011

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Colston Hall Bristol - 15 Nov 2011

https://flic.kr/s/aHsjwWhaHk
Colston Hall, Bristol - 15 Nov 2011

Featuring:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Albert Lee - guitar, key, vocals
Graham Broad - drums
Nick Payn - saxophone, flute, harmonica
Frank Mead - saxophone, harmonica, percussion, vocals
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
Georgie Fame - Hammond organ, vocals
Special guest:
Mary Wilson (of the Supremes) - vocals


Brief review:


My Birthday gig, great as usual and no changes to the setlist. The band were brilliant and Mary Wilson got lots of extra cheers not only because of her stunning outfits! Standing ovations, and everybody jumped to their feet when the last song DANCING IN THE STREET was on.


When I was just about to leave the showroom all of a sudden the fire doors closed right behind me, fire alarm! We were told to leave the building immediately. I noticed smoke and the smell of burnt rubber but fortunately nothing happened. Rumour had it that it was arson in the older part of the building. Also the Rhythm Kings had to leave and made a quick exit to their bus. Lots of fans waiting there, I met some guys from the Liverpool area whom I'd seen on other gigs. Also the owner of the Thunderbolt Club in Bristol where Albert & HHs played this spring was in the crowd. After some brief chats with band members and music buddies I made my way back to my hotel.


12 November 2011

Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, The Lighthouse Poole - 11 Nov 2011

A review on Peter Viney's Blog


30 Oktober 2011

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Theatre Royal Glasgow - 30 Oct 2011

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gudrunfromberlin/sets/72157628039768084/
Theatre Royal, Glasgow - 30 Oct 2011
Line-up:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Albert Lee - git, key, voc
Graham Broad - drums
Nick Payn - sax, flute, harmonica
Frank Mead - sax, harmonica, percussion, voc
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
Georgie Fame - Hammond organ, vocals

Special guest:
Mary Wilson (of the Supremes) - vocals



My brief review:
Finally in Glasgow, a nice stay which was in walking distance to the venue. The Theatre Royal turned out to be an old fashioned plush theatre with a shabby charme, but all very stylish and I fell for it on the spot. This time, I was given a seat on the 'dress circle' but with a good view. I could spot only a handful of empty seats around. A great atmosphere, people were determined to enjoy themselves and the ice was broken immediately. Especially Geraint's deadpan humour caused lots of laughter. I took some photos but was soon told off by a steward, they were really tight on cameras and I was only able to shoot some more towards the end. The band were as brilliant as usual, a very responsive Scottish audience, and when HONKY TONK WOMEN was on they all went crazy! Thanks again to the band for giving me a fantastic time also for the invite later for chats and drinks. It was my last gig for a while, hope to get to see them again before too long.

I'm adding a comment by fellow-fan Graham D'Arcy who was there and shared his comments on Bill's FB Fansite:
"Theatre Royal, Glasgow 30/10/11 - Excellent show with an outstanding performance by Mary Wilson (Ex Supremes). Band consisted of Bill Wyman (Bass & Vocals); Georgie Fame & Geraint Watkins (Keyboards & Vocals); Terry Taylor & Albert Lee (Guitars & Vocals); Beverley Skeete (Vocals); Frank Mead & Nick Payn (Saxophones, Flutes & Harmonicas); Graham Broad (Drums & Percussion). Frank Mead also did one song !!! Good selection of tunes from all types of Music. Superbly entertaining!!! If you missed this one try the next one. We'll be taking our grand-children next time, need someone to push the wheelchair or support the zimmer."

29 Oktober 2011

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, The Sage Gateshead - 29 Oct 2011

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings in Gateshead - 29 Oct 2011
The Sage Gateshead - 29 Oct 2011


Line-up:
Bill Wyman - bass, vocals
Beverley Skeete - vocals, percussion
Terry Taylor - guitar, vocals
Albert Lee - git, key, voc
Graham Broad - drums
Nick Payn - sax, flute, harmonica
Frank Mead - sax, harmonica, percussion, voc
Geraint Watkins - keyboards, vocals
Georgie Fame - Hammond organ, vocals

Special guest:
Mary Wilson (of the Supremes) - vocals




My brief comment:
I found a review on Vintagerocks Weblog, please follow the link. Not much to add from my side apart from one amendment: HONKY TONK WOMEN wasn't the last song of the show but the last song before the encore. It wasn't on the list at earlier gigs, and I was happy to hear it again as it made people stand up and dance ! The lovely Bev & Albert duet 'SO SAD' was the first encore and Mary Wilson plus entire band closed the show with 'DANCING IN THE STREET'. The setlists are included in the photo album.



Beryl and me after the show,
always great to see her
It was great to meet up with dear Darlington friends (Beryl, Colin, Ray, Libby, Carolyn) as well as Sue and Mo and the lovely Jim Tait who keeps booking Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes at Teeside venues (big hugs!). All of us had a great time and enjoyed the show. Later I was kindly asked in and had some nice chats with Nick Payn, Beverley and other band members. Georgie Fame was kind enough to sign me the fabulous CD featuring him and Van Morrison 'HOW LONG HAS THIS BEEN GOING ON'.