Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,595 posts)
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 12:12 PM Aug 2021

RIP - Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80

Musician’s publicist says he died peacefully in a London hospital surrounded by his family

Link: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/aug/24/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-dies-aged-80

Full article......
The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died, his publicist has said. The musician, who marked his 80th birthday in June, had been a member of the rock group since 1963.

A statement from his London publicist, Bernard Doherty, to the PA news agency said: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts.

“He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.”

More to follow …


Rest in peace, Charlie. We've been fortunate to enjoy your work for a very long time and it will forever be timeless.

KY.........
8 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RIP - Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80 (Original Post) KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2021 OP
I heard this on my car MuseRider Aug 2021 #1
Time to put some Stones on exboyfil Aug 2021 #2
Driving down the Columbia River highway in 1964.. Permanut Aug 2021 #3
Yep, and it would have been a tube radio with that vibrator hum. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2021 #4
Oh, man ... BUMMER!!! Hugh_Lebowski Aug 2021 #5
RIP - one of greatest drummers in one of the greatest bands of all time! walkingman Aug 2021 #6
Great jazz drummer! bif Aug 2021 #7
Thank you, Charlie. world wide wally Aug 2021 #8

MuseRider

(34,368 posts)
1. I heard this on my car
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 12:34 PM
Aug 2021

driving in to the cardiologist appointment. I felt so sad I was a bit weepy. They played Paint It Black, one of my favorites, followed by Run Around Sue, good grief! We all get there at some point. He was always so good.

exboyfil

(17,995 posts)
2. Time to put some Stones on
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 12:35 PM
Aug 2021

My dad's favorite band. One of my dad's best experiences was attending the Stones concert in the late 1970s with my older brother. My dad was amazed at how rocking and in shape they were even then. They seemed timeless.

Comfort to his family and friends. He made the world a brighter place with his music.

Permanut

(6,636 posts)
3. Driving down the Columbia River highway in 1964..
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 12:48 PM
Aug 2021

with a car full of teenagers in my '56 Chevy hardtop, with the radio turned up to eleven playing "I can't get no satisfaction".

Those were the days.

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,595 posts)
4. Yep, and it would have been a tube radio with that vibrator hum.
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 01:09 PM
Aug 2021

I had a '65 Impala Super Sport with a 327 and wish I still had it.

KY

bif

(23,973 posts)
7. Great jazz drummer!
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 02:09 PM
Aug 2021

Saw him perform a few years ago. The Stones were in town (Detroit) and the band's sax player who's from Michigan was performing the night before the Stones concert. Charlie sat in on a couple numbers. He was an amazingly tasteful jazz drummer. He only played rock to pay the bills. Jazz was his first love.

If you want to hear a great album, check out the "Charley Watts Big Band, Live at Ronny Scott's."

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Musicians»RIP - Rolling Stones drum...