Former Rolling Stones Bass Player launches Radio Miniseries
Bill Wyman will talk about his career and influences on Sirius XM
By MATTHEW PERPETUA
November 16, 2011 4:35 PM ET
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Bill Wyman performs with Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings at De Montfort Hall And Gardens in Leicester, United Kingdom.
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Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman is set to host a three-part series showcasing his favorite blues and rock musicians on Sirius XM Radio beginning this week. In addition to playing old records, Wyman will talk about his artistic influences and tell anecdotes from his career in music.

The first episode of the series will be broadcast on Sirius channel 70 on Thursday at 9:00 p.m. ET. The debut episode will focus on Chicago blues and include music by Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. The second episode will center on early rock & roll, and the finale will feature the music of the Rolling Stones and other British invasion acts of the Sixties.

Bill Wyman to Host New Show on SiriusXM
"The Bill Wyman Show" features the former Rolling Stones bassist playing his favorite electric blues and rock and roll
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By Sirius XM Radio
Published: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011 - 7:09 am

NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that legendary bassist Bill Wyman will host a three-part music series beginning Thursday, November 17.

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The Bill Wyman Show will feature the former Rolling Stones bass player selecting his favorite music and sharing stories about artists he has worked with, as well as the musicians who have inspired him throughout his storied career.

The first episode of The Bill Wyman Show will feature Wyman's favorite electric blues songs, including music by Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed, Little Walter and others. The show will debut on B.B. King's Bluesville, channel 70, on Thursday, November 17 at 9:00 pm ET.

The second episode of The Bill Wyman Show will feature Wyman delving into the roots of rock and roll and playing music by artists who first inspired Wyman to make music, such as Fats Domino, Little Richard and Sam Cooke. The second episode will debut on '50s on 5, channel 5, on Monday, November 21 at 12:00 pm ET.

The third episode of The Bill Wyman Show will feature the music of the Rolling Stones and their contemporaries from the early 1960s. This episode will air later in the year on Little Steven's Underground Garage, channel 21.

"I hope that the listeners of SiriusXM have as much fun listening to my three shows as I had making them!" said Bill Wyman.

"We're honored to have, exclusively on SiriusXM, an integral part of one of the greatest and most influential rock and roll bands in history to discuss his musical inspirations from blues to jazz to rock and roll," said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM.

For more information, please visit www.siriusxm.com.

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