RIP Charlie Watts

[scott craven]

60 years with the Rolling Stones the man had quite a career !

 

[GLG]

Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones Drummer, Dies at 80​

Drummer Charlie Watts, whose adept, powerful skin work propelled the Rolling Stones for more than half a century, died in London on Tuesday morning, according to his spokesperson. No cause of death was cited; he was 80.

A statement from the band and Watts’ spokesperson reads: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.

“Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also a member of the Rolling Stones one of the greatest drummers of his generation.

“We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time.”

More...
https://variety.com/2021/music/news/charlie-watts-rolling-stones-drummer-dead-dies-1235047778/

 

[ab1752]

This is a real loss, if you follow Charlie's career, and his love of jazz, you can see a lot of his style came from the jazz world. Great loss for sure.

 

[SpringVelocity]

So lame. He won't be last one. All the legacy bands are on borrowed time.

 

[Sea Chaser]

RIP one of the greats for sure

 

[Totally unexpected]

If there is an afterlife they have one helluva house band !! RIP Charlie Watts

 

[scott craven]

Anybody catch the show last night ?
Pretty incredible performance for a bunch of 80 year olds !

 

[Fishalot]

Yep we were at the show and it was indeed awesome. Saw their show during COVID in Vegas and last show in Van in 2006 as well and this show was on par.

 

[baddogg]

I have only seen them once and it was in Buffalo, NY. 80,000 people, outdoors. 1978. Stones, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Journey and April Wine. Was quite the event.