Bill Wyman
British musician
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The Rolling Stones, 1982
In the early 1980s the Rolling Stones' lineup was (from left) Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Ron Wood, and Bill Wyman.
Bill Wyman was a founding member and bassist for the iconic British rock band The Rolling Stones. Born in London in 1936, Wyman was part of the band's original lineup formed in 1962, which also included Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, and Charlie Watts. The Rolling Stones became one of the most enduring and popular rock bands globally, known for their blues-influenced sound and rebellious image. Wyman played with the band for over three decades, retiring in 1993.12
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