Bill Wyman thought Rolling Stones would split

The Rolling Stones' former bassist Bill Wyman says this is the moment the band should have ended
Bassist Bill Wyman, who reunited with The Rolling Stones for their 26th studio album ‘Hackney Diamonds’, has revealed that after the passing of drummer Charlie Watts, he believed the band would decide to throw in the towel.
Bill Wyman Says Charlie Watts' Passing ‘Would've Been a Good Time' for the Rolling Stones to End
In a new interview with Classic Rock, Wyman looked back at his time in the band and his eventual departure, noting that while Mick Jagger and Watts attempted to get him to stay in
Bill Wyman ‘Wasn’t Crazy’ About Guesting on Rolling Stones Album
Bill Wyman said he only played on the Rolling Stones’ “Live By the Sword” because it featured late bandmate Charlie Watts’ drumming in 2024.
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Bill Wyman was "surprised" the Rolling Stones kept going following the death of drummer Charlie Watts
The musicians were left devastated when longtime bandmember Charlie passed away aged 80 in 2021 but they went on to release a new album
Bill Wyman Admits He Thought the Rolling Stones Would End After Charlie Watts Passed Away
Speaking about The Rolling Stones, former member Bill Wyman admitted he thought the band would end after Charlie Watts passed away.
Bill Wyman: Why Rolling Stones Kept Going Without Charlie Watts
Bill Wyman was surprised the Rolling Stones continued without Charlie Watts – but suggested they have nothing else to do in 2024.
Bill Wyman thought Rolling Stones would split after Charlie Watts' death
Former Rolling Stones star Bill Wyman has admitted he was "surprised" kept going following the death of drummer Charlie Watts because it would have been a "good time for them" to part ways.
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Bill Wyman: Sheffield Doc/Fest cancels ex-Rolling Stone's appearance
Bill Wyman met Mandy Smith when she was 13 and they married five years later A film festival has dropped ex-Rolling Stone Bill Wyman from its bill after protests stemming from his ...
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Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings To Hit The Road
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings have announced a mammoth UK tour for next year, taking his blues roots on the road from January to March. The legendary musician, and former Rolling Stone has collected ...
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‘Unseen’ photos by Noel Gallagher, Bill Wyman and Rod Stewart go on sale
Other stars to feature in the photographs, and have their work on sale, include members of the Arctic Monkeys, Sir Rod Stewart, former Stones bassist Bill Wyman, Nick Cave, Joan Armatrading, Pet ...
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Bill Wyman: Ex-Rolling Stones bassist puts 'treasure' on display
A Roman lock and a 17th Century seal discovered by former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman have gone on display. Metal detecting enthusiast Wyman, who quit the band in 1993, found several of ...
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Today in Entertainment History: "Frosty" first aired
On Dec. 7, 1962, bassist Bill Wyman auditioned for the Rolling Stones. He played his first gig with the band the following week. In 1964, singer Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys had a nervous ...