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My Take
Rick Wills is the kind of musician I instinctively admire, the dependable craftsman behind the low end. Best known for Foreigner, he also lent his bass to Small Faces, Roxy Music, Peter Frampton, David Gilmour and Bad Company, an almost absurd resume of trust. What interests me is the temperament that role demands, the willingness to build the foundation rather than chase the spotlight. Bassists like Wills rarely get the credit, yet they are exactly why the records feel solid. I think the history of rock is quietly written by people like him, and he deserves a louder thank-you.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rick Wills
- Name (Japanese)
- リック・ウィルス
- Reading
- りっく・うぃるす
- Born
- December 5, 1947 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Boar
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Barnet and Southgate College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rick Wills born?
Born December 5, 1947 (age 78).
Where is Rick Wills from?
Rick Wills is from London, Roman Empire.
What does Rick Wills do?
Rick Wills works as musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.