Brian JONES: Bill WYMAN “I DON’T Care What You Say About MiCK & KEiTH..!“

The Rolling Stones Bill Wyman, former bassist for the Rolling Stones, has shed light on Brian Jones’ under-appreciated role in the band’s formation. In a recent interview, Wyman emphasized Jones’ significance as the driving force behind the Stones’ early sound and direction. Wyman acknowledges the enduring fame of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, but argues, “Brian was the creator of The Rolling Stones. I don’t care what you say about Mick and Keith. “He highlights how Jones’ vision for a blues-oriented band was unique in England at the time, and credits him with naming the band and securing their initial gigs. Wyman describes Jones as the one who actively sought out opportunities, stating, “Brian wrote to music papers and jazz papers about the Stones and about blues and things like that. So it was his band, really.“ This perspective challenges the common narrative that solely focuses on Jagger and Richards as the creative core of the Rolling