CHARLIE WATTS: R. I. P.

[DrummerCA35]

One of my many favorites. RIP.

 

[TJK]

Possibly my fav drummer ever.

Best Charlie Watts story excerpted from Rolling Stone mag:
As one famous story from the band’s heyday goes, Jagger once phoned Watts’ hotel room in the midst of an all-night party asking “Where’s my drummer?” Watts reportedly got up, shaved, dressed in a suit, put on a tie and freshly shined shoes, descended the stairs, and punched Jagger in the face, saying: “Don’t ever call me your drummer again. You’re my fucking singer!”

Great
Could not stand jagger

 

[iCe]

Sad news indeed. A great influence to countless drummers. Digital hug for everyone who has the downs now

 

[spleeeeen]

Ain’t nobody like him. He will continue contributing to my musical life for the rest of my days.

 

[GetAgrippa]

My condolences to his family and friends. A great loss to music, culture, and humanity. He was the classy gentleman amongst the strutting punks of the band.

 

[Pootle]

Sad news indeed, just stuck my china on my crash stand and banged out You Got Me Rockin’ in honour.

 

[Skrivarna]

An icon. Style. Grace. Swing. Integrity.
RIP, Charlie.

 

[newoldie]

Loved you, Charlie. Class act, the great rhythmic touch behind The Stones.

 

[drumdevil9]

R.I.P Charlie Watts. What a legend in every way.

 

[Larry]

Wow. Thanks Charlie. He gets to move on while we're stuck here without him.

Did Keith Richards really outlive Charlie Watts???

Say it ain't so

 

[SomeBadDrummer]

Not much to add except that I’ll pile on the compliments of not only one of the greatest drummers of the last century, but also equally important for the likes of the rest of the drummers around the globe is the fact that he was a Class Act of the very highest nature.

Charlie Watts was a genuinely good guy by every account I’ve ever heard or read. What a loss to the music world and frankly everyone globally.

 

[SomeBadDrummer]

Wow. Thanks Charlie.
Did Keith Richards really outlive Charlie Watts???

I’m laughing and crying simultaneously. Sounds impossible but true

 

[pinstripe]

I like the "bemused" characterization mentioned upthread.

 

[basset52]

Growing up in the early 60's Charlie, (along with Ringo, Keith Moon and a bit later Ginger and Mitch Mitchell) was an inspiration and idol. He was one of the primary reasons why I wanted to learn drums. I suspect I'm one of countless others. RIP Charlie and thanks.

 

[TheLowerTownSound]

Well here's another goodbye to another good friend...

Charlie Watts was proof you can be a bigger than life rockstar, legitimate living legend, and still be gracious, classy and a gentleman through it all. He should be held as an example to any musician or artist that thinks their record sales, instagram followers or spotify downloads is entitlement to be anything but.

Keep swinging Charlie.

 

[rain dog]

well I figured one last tour for Charlie. I guess not. No Rolling Stones without Charlie Watts.

 

[spleeeeen]

Every time I see a drummer omit the hi-hat whilst playing a backbeat on the snare, I immediately think of Charlie.

 

[Fred D]

RIP! He had one hellava ride!!!

 

[Darth Vater]

 

[jimb]

He was so different to the myriad of super technical chops players out there. A totaly unique economical style with an uber cool image to boot....he cannot be replaced.