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Wuudy
I've heard Jagger say in a few interviews that he still sees Wyman in London on a regular basis for dinner etc so he's just as likely to turn up for his old friend as Ronnie or Charlie will be.
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paulywaul
It would be wonderful to think that any of the Stones would turn up, but I think it's unlikely. If any do, it's most likely to be either Charlie or Ronnie I'd guess. Either one or both. But the Glimmers ? Hmm ... not counting on it myself, but always happy to be VERY pleasantly surprised !!
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paulywaul
It would be wonderful to think that any of the Stones would turn up, but I think it's unlikely. If any do, it's most likely to be either Charlie or Ronnie I'd guess. Either one or both. But the Glimmers ? Hmm ... not counting on it myself, but always happy to be VERY pleasantly surprised !!
My thoughts exactly. The RKs are a shit hot band plus the guests it'll be a great musical celebration. The music will be what has inspired Bill over his career so I'm not expecting any Wyman solo stuff nor any Stones songs.
If you think about it he is the first of the big 60s names to reach 80! I'd love to think that all the Stones will show up to help celebrate this milestone birthday but that's on the basis that they want to or Bill wants them to come.
I can potentially see the latter being an obstacle, after all he has said many times that he will never play with them again after 2012.
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24FPS
The Stones cross the ocean and ask Bill to play with them? Please. He'd do it in a heartbeat.
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24FPS
The Stones cross the ocean and ask Bill to play with them? Please. He'd do it in a heartbeat.
Definitely not "in a heartbeat". But I guess that because he's such a Good Bloke he could be persuaded.
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24FPS
The Stones cross the ocean and ask Bill to play with them? Please. He'd do it in a heartbeat.
Definitely not "in a heartbeat". But I guess that because he's such a Good Bloke he could be persuaded.
Captain Corella, I remember you indicating before that you either know Bill or have contacts in his camp. You reckon the Stones will show up to the gig?
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paulywaul
It would be wonderful to think that any of the Stones would turn up, but I think it's unlikely. If any do, it's most likely to be either Charlie or Ronnie I'd guess. Either one or both. But the Glimmers ? Hmm ... not counting on it myself, but always happy to be VERY pleasantly surprised !!
Charlie and Ronnie, if they are well, they will most likely be there - they live in London. Keith lives in US, so not sure he will come over just for the gig. Mick, depends if he spends time in London or not - maybe together with his girlfriend in US. Mick Taylor might drop by as well.Quote
paulywaul
It would be wonderful to think that any of the Stones would turn up, but I think it's unlikely. If any do, it's most likely to be either Charlie or Ronnie I'd guess. Either one or both. But the Glimmers ? Hmm ... not counting on it myself, but always happy to be VERY pleasantly surprised !!
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mtaylorCharlie and Ronnie, if they are well, they will most likely be there - they live in London. Keith lives in US, so not sure he will come over just for the gig. Mick, depends if he spends time in London or not - maybe together with his girlfriend in US. Mick Taylor might drop by as well.Quote
paulywaul
It would be wonderful to think that any of the Stones would turn up, but I think it's unlikely. If any do, it's most likely to be either Charlie or Ronnie I'd guess. Either one or both. But the Glimmers ? Hmm ... not counting on it myself, but always happy to be VERY pleasantly surprised !!
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stargroover
Ronnie will be there
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Rollin92
Some of the Stones will definitely be there by the looks of it.
Hollie Stephenson one of the acts at Bluesfest today confirmed that she will be performing at Bill's gig.
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A post below on her social media confirms that some Stones will be playing
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corriecas
Still believe only Ronnie will be there, to join Bill..
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Legends of Blues, rock and soul are set to take over London when the brilliant BluesFest returns to The O2 in October. The three-day spectacular – now in its sixth year – will be bigger and better than ever before with some of the world’s most perfect plectrum pluckers playing under the tent. (Easy for us to say).
Excited? Us too! So, here are seven reasons you simply cannot afford to miss this strum-tastic weekend…
1. The line-up is packed with legends
Where else can you see Van Morrison, Jeff Beck, Robert Plant, Bob Geldof AND Walter Trout? These guys aren’t just rock stars; they’re living legends whose music has been soundtracking our lives and topping the charts for the last four decades (and longer). Forget BluesFest, with acts like this, it should have been named IconsFest!
2. It’s going to be a birthday party, too
Bill Wyman was The Rolling Stones’ bassist for three decades. Now, the self-proclaimed Rhythm King is 80 years old – and what better place to celebrate than at BluesFest? A special concert will see him play with A-list friends including Mark Knopfler, Imelda May, Robert Plant and Mick Hucknall. What an line up!
3. There will be supergroups…
Bad Company are no ordinary outfit. The band features members from some of rock ‘n’ roll’s most extraordinary acts including Free, The Black Crowes and Mott the Hoople, as well as Bon Jovi collaborator Richie Sambora. BluesFest will be their first London concert for six years.
4. …and Hip Hop royalty
That’s Mary J. Blige, AKA the Queen of Hip Hop Soul. The I’m Goin’ Down star is one of only a handful of women to have eight albums go multiplatinum – eight! She’s also won nine Grammys. She’ll be performing with friend and songwriter Maxwell.
28 Oct 2016 - Maxwell & Mary J. Blige
28 Oct 2016 - Bill Wyman 80th Birthday Gala
28 Oct 2016 - JD & The Straight Shot
29 Oct 2016 - BluesFest presents Bad Company
29 Oct 2016 - Jo Harman
30 Oct 2016 - BluesFest presents Van Morrison & Jeff Beck
30 Oct 2016 - The Strypes
30 Oct 2016 - Walter Trout & The Temperance Movement
Not a bad line-up
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Rollin92
Steven Van Zandt will also be playing, as confirmed by Bill on BBC Radio 2