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Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman turned down the opportunity to play American shows with the veteran rockers.
Wyman did however reunite with his former bandmates onstage during their 50th anniversary dates at London's O2 arena last November (12) but felt travelling stateside merely to perform two songs of the set was too excessive.
The bassist, who left the group in 1992 after 30 years was dissapointed to be asked only to play two songs during the reunion gigs. Speaking to the Daily Express said: "When they asked me to go to America for two weeks to do three shows there, I said for two songs? No thank you."
However, Wyman did insist he enjoyed his time back on stage but was not overly happy with the little time he got. Adding: "It was great for five minutes because that's about as long as they let me play."
Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Reunion
Despite his obvious annoyance at the little stagetime he received, the aging star seems more than happy to let his former bandmates enjoy the limelight while he seeks a more relaxing life. He went on to say: "I'd say no (to a permanent reunion). Thirty years was great but I've got better things to be doing now. That time has gone."
The Rolling Stones will play the Pyramid stage while headlining this year's Glastonbury festival at Worthy Farm for the first time ever.
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