RIP Charlie Watts

[Hibernia&Alba]

Away to play his drumkit in the sky. A true rock legend.

[lord bunberry]

Away to play his drumkit in the sky. A true rock legend.
I just saw that, really sad news.

[Hibernia&Alba]

I just saw that, really sad news.

Yes, a true legend has left the stage. The Stones of the late sixties and early seventies were a truly great band. They went on far too long, in my humble opinion, and became a parody of themselves as old men, but in their pomp they were just brilliant.

[lord bunberry]

Yes, a true legend has left the stage. The Stones of the late sixties and early seventies were a truly great band. They went on far too long, in my humble opinion, and became a parody of themselves as old men, but in their pomp they were just brilliant.
Definitely, they’re arguably the best band of all time. Not everyone would agree they are, but few would argue that they’re in the conversation. I loved some of the stories about him, he was quite eccentric.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Definitely, they’re arguably the best band of all time. Not everyone would agree they are, but few would argue that they’re in the conversation. I loved some of the stories about him, he was quite eccentric.

Aye, Charlie was his own man who avoided the crazy life of the other Stones. A humble, private guy who managed to keep a separate life amidst the madness. He had no interest in being a star and just loved playing.

[Hiber-nation]

Sad news, I remember using a variety of household items to try to recreate the intro to Honky Tonk Women when I was a 10 year old.

RIP Charlie.

[O'Rourke3]

Thats a big name and a big loss. RIP Charlie.

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[lord bunberry]

Aye, Charlie was his own man who avoided the crazy life of the other Stones. A humble, private guy who managed to keep a separate life amidst the madness. He had no interest in being a star and just loved playing.
I remember Ronnie Wood on top gear telling a story about him having a few classic cars in his house, he didn’t have a driving license, but he liked to get dressed up and sit in them with his driving gloves on and just listen to the engine. Quality stuff :greengrin

[speedy_gonzales]

Absolutely gutted, I missed out on tickets when the played Murrayfield in the late 90's.
I eventually got tickets to see them in Tampa last July, but then Covid hit.
Charlie was, although subtly, an amazing drummer. Discretely (and sometimes not so) dropped his jazz rhythms in to many tracks. Along with Micks voice and Keiths guitar, one of the big talents that made the Stones standout without peers.

[Northernhibee]

I was never in love with that era of guitar music but took advantage of the 'lucky dip' tickets to see them at Murrayfield back in 2018. Blown away by how good they were, a band at that age have no right to be as good as they were.

A very talented drummer and from all accounts one of the good guys.

[CropleyWasGod]

I was never in love with that era of guitar music but took advantage of the 'lucky dip' tickets to see them at Murrayfield back in 2018. Blown away by how good they were, a band at that age have no right to be as good as they were.

A very talented drummer and from all accounts one of the good guys.

I was there. Like you, I went without any expectations.

The way Jagger played the crowd was phenomenal. And the blues improv by Keef and Ronnie stunning.

I do, though, get a bit pissed off with comments about their age. They were one of the first, back in the day when rock n roll was itself very young. Who is to say at what age they "should" stop doing what they do? Particularly if, as in their case, they're still doing it well.

[hibsbollah]

I listened to Last Word on the radio tonight who had managed to quickly get together a nice eulogy. Apparently he was always slightly behind the beat, unusually and deliberately, which gave the band its distinctive sound. They played Honky Tonk Woman and it was clear, what an intro.

[CropleyWasGod]

I listened to Last Word on the radio tonight who had managed to quickly get together a nice eulogy. Apparently he was always slightly behind the beat, unusually and deliberately, which gave the band its distinctive sound. They played Honky Tonk Woman and it was clear, what an intro.

I read a quote from a drummer tonight.

"You listen to their songs and think "that's easy. I can play that". And then you try it, and it sounds nothing like them."

[Northernhibee]

I was there. Like you, I went without any expectations.

The way Jagger played the crowd was phenomenal. And the blues improv by Keef and Ronnie stunning.

I do, though, get a bit pissed off with comments about their age. They were one of the first, back in the day when rock n roll was itself very young. Who is to say at what age they "should" stop doing what they do? Particularly if, as in their case, they're still doing it well.

There comes an age where a voice is no longer nearly as good as it used to be, the fingers don't move as quickly, someone can't hit the drums as hard etc. and although technical ability can oversee some of that, you just have to look at Paul McCartney nowadays to understand what I'm on about.

I also seen Kris Kristofferson in 2017 and he was absolutely dreadful.

[patch1875]

Such a cool guy. Seen them a couple of times thankfully was at the Murrayfield gig a few years ago.

RIP Charlie

[Pretty Boy]

I've always appreciated the Rolling Stones without being a huge fan. I think you can appreciate their musicality and craft without loving them.

I'm sure others are more able and/or inclined to comment on Charlie Watts the drummer. Personally I loved his dress sense. He was a man who knew how to dress. Whether dressed up to the nines in his Saville row suits or going smart casual, he was effortlessly stylish.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kl6q_9qZOs

Superlative. RIP Charlie Watts.