Ronnie Wood

Description: (Best Known as a Member of the Rock Band 'Rolling Stones')

Ronnie Wood is an English musician, guitarist, bassist, songwriter and artist. He has performed with many English bands and is best known for his association with ‘Faces’ and ‘Rolling Stones’. He started his career as a guitarist with rhythm and blues band, ‘The Birds’. Afterwards he joined ‘Jeff Beck Group’ as a bassist and when the group split, he joined a new group called ‘Faces’ that eventually gained popularity in many European countries including the UK. While ‘Faces’ was at the verge of a split, Wood began to work on solo projects. Later in 1975, he joined the ‘Rolling Stones’ accepting invitation of his long time friend Keith Richards, one of the prominent members of the band. Wood remains a member of the band till present day. Some of the notable albums of the band since his induction are ‘Emotional Rescue’, ‘Tattoo You’, ‘Bridges To Babylon’ and ‘A Bigger Bang’. He has released many solo albums such as ‘I've Got My Own Album to Do’, ‘Gimme Some Neck’ and ‘I Feel Like Playing’. He is also a gifted painter and has held several art exhibitions across the US apart from other countries. He was twice inducted into the ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’, first in 1989 as a member of the ‘Rolling Stones’ and then in 2012 as a member of the ‘Faces’ band.

Overview

Birthday June 1, 1947 (Gemini)
Alternative names Ronald David Wood
Height 175 cm
Spouse/Ex- Jo Wood, Krissy Findlay, Sally Humphreys
Parents Arthur Wood
Elizabeth Wood
Children Jamie Wood, Jesse Wood, Leah Wood, Tyrone Wood
Relatives Art Wood, Ted Wood

Did you know

What is Ronnie Wood known for? Ronnie Wood is best known as a talented musician and a member of the iconic rock band The Rolling Stones.
When did Ronnie Wood join The Rolling Stones? Ronnie Wood officially joined The Rolling Stones in 1975, replacing Mick Taylor as the band's guitarist.
Has Ronnie Wood released any solo albums? Yes, Ronnie Wood has released several solo albums throughout his career, showcasing his skills as a singer-songwriter and guitarist.
What other bands has Ronnie Wood been a part of? Before joining The Rolling Stones, Ronnie Wood was a member of The Jeff Beck Group and The Faces, both of which were influential rock bands in the 1960s and 1970s.
Does Ronnie Wood have any artistic talents outside of music? Yes, Ronnie Wood is also a talented visual artist and has gained recognition for his paintings and drawings, often incorporating his love for music into his artwork.
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