WhoTom Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58316842 Quote Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80, his publicist has said. "It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts," a statement said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Keith Richards must have stumbled upon the right mix of drugs for immortality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 This is very sad news. RIP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 OMG 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Glad I had the opportunity to see the Stones once in my life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Stunning. -even if he was 80. It seemed he’d live forever.. Thank you for your life’s work, Charlie! Little known fact; while Charlie is an original RS along with Mick, Keith and Brian Jones, he never set the beat as their drummer, instead always following Keith’s tempo on his guitar. To know anything about music is to know this isn’t done as it can be and usually is catastrophic in performance. And it Did cause beat/tempo changes throughout his illustrious career -think ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ for reference. Yet, it’s this oddity that so wonderfully made their sound unique. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Very sad news to read this morning. RIP Charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Bad Things said: Very sad news to read this morning. Among many things, that simple opening beat to Honky Tonk Women is one of my all-time favourite grooves. RIP Charlie. Edited August 24, 2021 by Bad Things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 😞😞😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: Little known fact; while Charlie is an original RS along with Mick, Keith and Brian Jones, he never set the beat as their drummer, instead always following Keith’s tempo on his guitar. To know anything about music is to know this isn’t done as it can be and usually is catastrophic in performance. And it Did cause beat/tempo changes throughout his illustrious career -think ‘You Can Always Get What You Want’ for reference. Yet, it’s this oddity that so wonderfully made their sound unique. Sort of like Keith Moon who was notorious for just jamming along with the melody or playing directly to Daltry's lyrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Some nice reaction quotes from other rock icons on Watts' passing/ RIP Charlie https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/elton-john-ringo-starr-and-more-pay-tribute-to-charlie-watts-a-hero-is-gone/ar-AANHesP?ocid=msedgntp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 RIP to a legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 RIP Mr Watts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 You can try, but you can't replace Charlie Watts.... I am pretty devastated. It feels almost like losing my brother (also a Stones fanatic) all over again. RIP Charlie! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Sad sad sad But you're gonna be fine RIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 It hurts to lose these R n R treasures 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 1 minute ago, stuvian said: It hurts to lose these R n R treasures Agreed. We always expected the hard living to take its toll when they were younger, but when age begins to claim them it sends a chill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 19 hours ago, PastaJoe said: Keith Richards must have stumbled upon the right mix of drugs for immortality. I once heard a comedian say, "After a nuclear holocaust, the only things to survive will be cockroaches and Keith Richards." RIP, Charlie. You will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoMAn Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 19 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: Stunning. -even if he was 80. It seemed he’d live forever.. Thank you for your life’s work, Charlie! Little known fact; while Charlie is an original RS along with Mick, Keith and Brian Jones, he never set the beat as their drummer, instead always following Keith’s tempo on his guitar. To know anything about music is to know this isn’t done as it can be and usually is catastrophic in performance. And it Did cause beat/tempo changes throughout his illustrious career -think ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ for reference. Yet, it’s this oddity that so wonderfully made their sound unique. Not exactly. Tony Chapman was the original drummer (briefly). Charlie and Bill held down the groove while Keith could do riffs, fills, and weaving with Brian, Mick Taylor, or Ronnie. Keith was never a straight-ahead rhythm player. The amazing thing about the Stones live performances is that they're always right on the edge of the whole thing falling apart, but they always manage to keep it together. Have seen them 3 times. Twice in the 70's at Rich, and 2015 at Georgia Tech stadium. Last time I went with the Mick Jagger look-and sound-alike from our Stones tribute band. Since the show was work related, the tickets were tax deductible. 🙂 here's the tribute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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