10 Classic Rolling Stones Records That Bill Wyman Didn't Play Bass On

by Dave Mandl

Being a full-fledged member of the original Rolling Stones, but not having to get out of bed for some of their most important recording sessions? Sign me up! Here are 10 classic Stones records on which bassist Bill Wyman was AWOL. (Substitute bass player in parentheses.) 

1. "Let's Spend the Night Together" (Keith Richards)
2. "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (Keith Richards)
3. "Sympathy for the Devil"  (Keith Richards)
4. "Street Fighting Man" (Keith Richards)
5. "Live With Me"  (Keith Richards)
6. "Tumbling Dice" (Mick Taylor)
7. "Dancing with Mr D" (Mick Taylor)
8. "Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)" (Keith Richards)
9. "Before They Make Me Run" (Keith Richards)
10. "Shattered" (Ron Wood)

Comments

[mrhappyhat]

I think also Phil spector on one of the early tracks recorded in L.A., no? Lotsa tidbits in that Keef autobio.

[smmaddog]

Let's not forget that no Stone other than Keith Richards played on "Happy." Uncle Keith relates this memorable tale in his recently published memoir, "Life," along with millions of other fascinating stories.

[radio4worldpeace]

it really bothers me that so many radio stations play this band over and over and over again. conspiracy?

[Tim]

He almost became his own grandfather by marriage.

[Mindwrecker]

"Great, now where's the list of 10 Classic Rolling Stones Records That Ian Stewart Did Play Piano On?" -- a friend of mine asked on Facebook

[boil]

Always the Gentleman's Bass Player, he couldn't pass up a cup of tea or vintage car show.