The first records I heard were from Dizzy Gillespie and people like that.
Meaning of the quote
Bill Wyman, a British musician, is saying that the first music he ever listened to and enjoyed was from the famous jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie and other similar artists. This means that Dizzy Gillespie and his style of music were some of the first influences on Bill Wyman's own musical taste and career.
About Bill Wyman
Bill Wyman was the bass guitarist for the iconic rock band The Rolling Stones from 1962 to 1993. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the band in 1989. In recent years, Wyman has performed as the vocalist and bassist for his own group, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings.
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British musician, former bassist of the Rolling Stones
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British musician, former bassist of the Rolling Stones
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British musician, former bassist of the Rolling Stones
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British musician, former bassist of the Rolling Stones
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I have no restrictions, no limits, no musical history to live with.
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British musician, former bassist of the Rolling Stones
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