RIP Charlie Watts

DaMuleRules · Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:27 am Post subject: RIP Charlie Watts

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80

Had a feeling something was up when it was announced he wouldn't be on tour. Pretty much a legend from a preeminent band. Glad I got see him both with the Stones and with ARMS tour way back in the day.
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non-player zealot · Franchise Player Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 21365

Ah, heard Get Off Of My Cloud earlier. Now I know why. And not, Time Is On My Side.

Liked the cymbalwork in Emo Rescue. RIP.
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panamaniac · Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:42 am Post subject:

Got to see them in 2016 and it was one of the best gigs I’ve witnessed. Charlie was on that night. Loved his groove and steady hand. Definitely a quintessential guy in that band. The man embodied elegance, tastefulness and consistency through his playing.

Rest easy Charlie.

DaMuleRules · Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:54 am Post subject:

jodeke · Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:10 am Post subject:

Wasn't Rolling Stones magazine inspired by the group? RIP
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venturalakersfan · Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:21 am Post subject:

The best drummers seem to be the ones that fade into the background. Charlie, John Densmore, their only objective is to keep the beat, not to be the show. I saw the Stones many times, RIP Charlie Watts.
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Omar Little · Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 12:08 pm Post subject:

Charlie was the least flamboyant of the stones, on and off stage, and was probably the best musician in a band full of them. Just the consummate drummer who could play to any groove you wanted, give you tasty fills where needed, and never drop a beat.
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I liked how understated he was...never made it about himself.

And was the only drummer The Stones ever had, very impressive career.

RIP Charlie....
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angrypuppy · Retired Number Joined: 13 Apr 2001 Posts: 32754

Very good drummer and a real contrast to Jagger and Richards. Lent a quiet, quirky dignity to the Stones.

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Heartburn · Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 2:01 pm Post subject:

I had the distinct pleasure of doing some work for Mr. Watts about 20 years ago and I'm very proud of the few, little bits of things that I was able to for him.

RIP Charlie.
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