Bill Wyman

Bassist

Birthday October 24, 1936

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace England

Age 87 years old

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About

English bassist for the Rolling Stones from 1962 to 1993 before striking out on his own and pursuing a solo career. He released over 20 albums with the Rolling Stones throughout his career. He released 6 albums as a solo artist. 

Before Fame

He took a job working for a bookmaker in 1953. While teaching himself how to play guitar, he worked as a carpenter. 

Trivia

Outside of his work with the Rolling Stones, he has released five albums with Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings. As of April 2022, his Spotify channel had earned an audience of over 69,000 monthly listeners. While with the band, he was the oldest member of The Rolling Stones. 

Family Life

He married his third wife, Suzanne Accosta, in 1993; the couple has three children. 

Associated With

He and drummer Charlie Watts were bandmates in the Rolling Stones.