Dean Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) Absolutely devastated. 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. "He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family." It said he was "a cherished husband, father and grandfather" and "one of the greatest drummers of his generation". The statement added: "We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time." https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58316842 Edited August 24, 2021 by Dean 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 We made threads at the same time. I concede to you. RIP Charlie. Goddammit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAU3R Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 No way! I’m absolutely devastated RIP Charlie Watts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 A cool fucking cat. Took no shit from Jagger and his theatrics in their pomp. Seemed the best of the bunch to me, as a bloke. As a drummer, he ticked all the boxes for what The Stones required and was essential to their sound. Absolutely gutted. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Rest in Peace. His name will be remembered as one of the most significant drummers in rock and roll history. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stay.Of.Execution Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Hell of a combo brewing with Brian and Stu... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mini Mite Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) Sad sad sad and shocking news.... Such a great drummer, one of the best... This kind of news make me feel old (though i'm in my thirties) and somehow vulnerable Edited August 24, 2021 by Mr Mini Mite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lame ass security Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Wow, I hate to hear this. Charlie was the perfect drummer for the Stones who kept that looseness from going off the rails and would pull it back. Loved his attitude, he loved his gig with the Stones but was probably happier playing in his jazz combo. Such a cool guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadApples87 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 RIP to a legend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAU3R Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 What a feel, what a groove! He can’t be replaced.. I was hoping to see the Stones in their 60th anniversary next year but now I just hope they fulfill their contractual obligations this fall with Steve Jordan and then call it a day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dando Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 The stones are the best band ive ever seen, hyde park 2013 was epic!... So was old Trafford The stones tracks are simple to drum to, nothing technical but what an icon & legend... RIP Charlie ♥, im cut up like when Bowie died If jagger has anything about him he'd retire the stones in memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 RIP, what a great run he had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padme Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Dean said: Absolutely devastated. I'm devastated too The guy never was the typical rock drummer. He was a quiet man playing drums. And yet we could felt his presence. He added his style, at the shows and also to the albums RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Fuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SAU3R Posted August 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2021 You can say what you want, but his last official performance was absolutely legendary: 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Powderfinger Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 RIP Charlie! Be good tonight wherever you are. Ive caught the stones a bunch of times over the years. Jaggers voice live was in question in the 80s & 90s, Question marks have hung over Keef ability to play numerous times in the last 20 years. Ronnie has been drunk-sober-drunk and finally sober for a while now. But throughout the years I’ve caught them, Charlie Watts was solid as a rock. Midnight Rambler will never be the same. My favourite Charlie moment was in London Stadium 2018, the Friday night show. During the chorus of satisfaction, Jagger turned the vocals over to the crowd, Charlie was on the big screen and his mouth kinda dropped into an O at the noise the crowd threw back. It was a genuine reaction of wow! Then it changed to a big smile. All down the line. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontdamnmeuyi2015 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Stay.Of.Execution said: Wow! I know GNR opened for the Stones in the 80's. Must have been one hell of a tour. My mom remembers seeing the Stones first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show back in the 60's and how laid back both Charlie and Bill were as Jagger was super hyper. They performed a week or so after the Beatles. My mom was around 8 and her and her friends were like after seeing how cute the Beatles were, none of them were impressed with the way the Stones looked lol Silly little girls Anyway, the Decades channel has had reruns of the Ed Sullivan's shows and the one of the Stone's appearance was to sing "Let's spend the night together" anyway, Ed said can't sing that so they changed it to "Let's spend some time together. Every time Jagger sang it he rolled his eyes. it must have been a very early appearance since the Stones didn't want to rock the boat like the Doors did. Anyway, RIP Charlie. hate all these rock Gods dying. it sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson87 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 He lived a life we can only dream of. Rest easy, Charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We love Axl Rose Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Do you wanna hear sad, sad song? This is sad, sad song! RIP Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Sad, sad news... I've seen them live only once, but that was an outstadning experience (also, Mick Taylor was a guest). Charlie's Good Tonight…! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-W.A.R- Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderfinger Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 41 minutes ago, Daedalus said: Sad, sad news... I've seen them live only once, but that was an outstadning experience (also, Mick Taylor was a guest). Charlie's Good Tonight…! Was that one of the O2 shows in London a few years back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicDwolfwood Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 RIP to a certified legend, Charlie Watts. Gonna miss seeing him sitting behind the kit. But man what a life he lived, being the backbeat to arguably the greatest Rock n Roll band to have ever done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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