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Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman claims signed memorabilia from the band is likely to be forged, revealing the secrets of the band's signing sessions in the 1960s.
Wyman claims the band would all sign each other's names on merchandise to minimize time spent signing items during their peak, in a new interview with Rolling Stone magazine.
"There were stacks and stacks of autographed books, programmes to be signed, and we just used to grab a bunch each and sign everybody's names," says Wyman. "The only band member exempt from this is Charlie, who wouldn't sign anyone elses name.
"When I see them now for sale, I know that, you know, two of them are not theirs - originals and all that. But it was the only way to do it, because you couldn't pass this stuff around. You didn't have time. You were onstage in 10 minutes"
The Rolling Stones, including Wyman, playing in 1965
The band are set to perform at Glastonbury, and then have a one off show at Hyde Park this summer, which sold out within three minutes, to commemorate their 50th anniversary, although Wyman has confirmed he will not be joining them.
Below: look through 50 years of the Rolling Stones
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