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Back to Basics (Bill Wyman album)

by Bill Wyman

Released: June 22, 2015

Rock

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Produced under Wyman's own label imprint, Proper Records, "Back to Basics" showcases his enduring passion for music and his distinctive bass-driven sound. "Back to Basics" is the fifth solo album by Bill Wyman, the former bassist of the Rolling Stones. Released in June 2015 under Proper Records, it marked Wyman's return to solo recording, following his previous solo effort in 1992 titled "Stuff".

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The album features a blend of new material…

The album features a blend of new material and a re-recording of the song "Stuff (Can't Get Enough)" from his earlier solo album.

Wyman's approach on "Back to Basics" reflects his…

Wyman's approach on "Back to Basics" reflects his musical roots and influences, embracing a mixture of rock, blues, and rhythm and blues styles that have defined his career.

The album received attention for its nostalgic elements…

The album received attention for its nostalgic elements and its continuation of Wyman's musical journey beyond his tenure with the Rolling Stones.

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"Back to Basics" is the fifth solo album by Bill Wyman, the former bassist of the Rolling Stones. Released in June 2015 under Proper Records, it marked Wyman's return to solo recording, following his previous solo effort in 1992 titled "Stuff".

The album features a blend of new material and a re-recording of the song "Stuff (Can't Get Enough)" from his earlier solo album. Wyman's approach on "Back to Basics" reflects his musical roots and influences, embracing a mixture of rock, blues, and rhythm and blues styles that have defined his career.

Produced under Wyman's own label imprint, Proper Records, "Back to Basics" showcases his enduring passion for music and his distinctive bass-driven sound. The album received attention for its nostalgic elements and its continuation of Wyman's musical journey beyond his tenure with the Rolling Stones.