Bill Wyman Why I left The Rolling Stones

Audio interview with Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones about why he left the band. He explains his reasons why he wanted to move on from The Rolling Stones a band he had been with since 1962. Bill is an underrated bass player and formed the backbone for the band's rhythm section up until 1993.

[@jerell2]

Bill and Charlie were the backbones of the Stones. When Bill left, they never sounded the same. He provided a unique and subtle bass line that matched Charlie's drum playing. Now that Charlie is gone, the Stones will never be the same.

[@joanndowers5080]

I wish Bill never left. The sound has never been the same. Trust me, you are missed by all your fans. ❤

[@imagine9265]

I think he left because he dated underage girls.

[@davidglow3]

Wyman offered to rejoin full time the stones in 2014 for the north/south American tours..However Jagger and Richard rejected the offer..Instead they said he could be bought out on stage each show for one number only as guest.(same as Taylor) Bill naturally said thanks,but no thanks...Later when Richard was asked about this issue,he firmly stated that their current bass player is so good that the band thrives off his playing..So much for nostalgia and old mates..

[@brendasg155]

Was it something to do with a 14 yeat old girl?

[@msoiseth3419]

A great interview but it would have been better with a different host. His timing is poor, he interrupts and talks over the guest.

[@markothwriter]

They didn't treat his friend, Mick Taylor, very well. Bill Wyman didn't like it.

[@jamesfagan7823]

Bill left the Stones to get proper hair cut

[@TheGreatGadfly]

14 year olds, he left for more 14 year olds.

[@rabudman]

I attended a book signing by Bill for "Stone Alone" at a book store in Nashville, TN. He's sat behind a desk giving a bit of a talk when a voice from the back of the crowd yells "BILLY....HEY BILLY"...."BILLY...BILLY". Bill gives a puzzled look to the back of the room and spots the voice. He says "Bobby, is that you?". He then waves the voice to the front of the room and introduces Bobby Keys - who happened to be in Nashville and heard his old friend "Billy" was on his book tour. They had a couple of laughs and mutually agreed to '"get together after the signing" before continuing on with the event. Good times.

[@christopherbaranet2388]

I went to a party in NYC one night ,1987?

[@bigbass421]

Bill Wyman, was my first major influence on the bass. His style, and his stage presence.. was the height of cool. The thing I didn't quite understand as a beginner- was HOW HARD Bill SWUNG. Bill's FEEL is how you play rock and roll, and make it what it was always supposed to sound like. Today's rock and roll bass players think playing straight eighth notes is how you do it. I say, go listen to the early Stones albums.. Bill played his ass off on them, and as a team with Charlie- and Keith's great rhythm playing, made the Stones my favorite band for a long time.

[@Challender]

Bill Wyman the quiet gem of the stones. Wealth of information

[@adrianbeaumont6745]

Wyman is a great bass player who together with Watts created the rhythm section/bedrock to the greatest rock'n'roll band in the world. So underrated as a musician and someone who actually remembered everything during the 60's, 70s,80s and 90s . Decided to leave the stones on a high having achieved so much success. Well done Bill you cool dude 👏👍😃

[@debramarchetti256]

Bill was an excellent part of my Rolling Stones. I really miss him. I keep him in prayer daily

[@tonymusolino2369]

Always loved Bills bass playing. He had a very unique style. Monkey Grip in ‘74 was my first listen to his solo work.

[@user-kd4tz5xo9b]

Thank you, Bill Wyman - you did great!😊❤️😊

[@kckstnd8]

One of the best bass players ever. He gave the stones swagger and funk. He left a huge gaping hole in the stones sound.

[@raydelavega7457]

I always liked Bill Wyman, very laid back kind of guy, Under-Rated Bass Player. 🎶🎸🎶

[@Matty21stead]

Underrated bass player. Very laidback. The Stones were never the same after he left.