WheelHead Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 It is reported that Charlie Watts drummer of the Rolling Stones has died at 80. No cause of death has been given yet WH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjosko Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Was about to write the same news. Rest in peace, old drummer https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58316842 Quote /Bjørn - old gearjunkie, still with lot of GAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 dammit!!!! Quote David Gig Rig:Roland Fantom 08 | Roland Jupiter 80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docbop Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Thanks for all the memories Charlie RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 https://variety.com/2021/music/news/charlie-watts-rolling-stones-drummer-dead-dies-1235047778/ Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawback Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Oh man. Lost for words here. Quote ____________________________________ Rod Here for the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Lobo Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Damn. Yeah, just saw this on another page. Rest in peace, Charlie Watts. Your legacy is that you made some of the most danceable drum beats in all of popular music. Quote These are only my opinions, not supported by any actual knowledge, experience, or expertise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyray Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 You could argue that Charlie and Ringo were the drummers of the most popular bands in the world. For me they were so steady and underrated at there craft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0Ampy0o Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Sad for the living. He seems to have lived a full life. He has been part of something which inspired joy and significantly impacted the world he lived in. He had more than 15 minutes and will be remembered through the music and videos as well as the place he earned in the history records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefDanG Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I remember hearing 'Satisfaction ' for the first time. That beat! That fill after 'â¦no no-no noâ¦'. My life immediately veered off in the R"n"R direction. First drum lessons, later piano. RIP, Charlie. Quote Professional musician = great source of poverty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannis D Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 End of an era R.I.P Quote Be grateful for what you've got - a Nord, a laptop and two hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrrtyuuiioop Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Very sad news RIP Charlie Quote Feck u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 So sorry to hear this. Charlie Watts was the backbone of one of the best rock bands of all time, my favorite rock band. I'm grateful for his music. He will be sorely missed. Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Curious website tracking the Stones" ages. http://pontoondock.nfshost.com/combined-age-of-rolling-stones.php Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montunoman Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Think how many people have grooved, danced, partied, and had a good time to Mr. Watts beat. Such a sad day. RIP Charlie Watts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Many he influenced so many people. Kenny Aranoff, Max Wienberg, etc. He meant so much to so many people. Quote "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I am so bummed to hear this. I have loved the Rolling Stones since my very first time riding in the car with my mom in the '70s and I heard Beast of Burden on the car radio. My friend's older sister brought over her albums and we listened to Some Girls and Emotional Rescue in that era. One of the first albums I bought was Tattoo You and I still listen to all of those things quite often. I saw the Stones a few times live and have always been a big fan. Rest easy, Mr. Watts. I'll be playing a constant Rolling Stones playlist in the coming days. My band will be playing Miss You at our gig this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Don't forget to check out Exile On Main Street. I love the way Charlie Watts could vary the beat, while still keeping it driving. Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Emm Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 "Don't you ever call me 'your drummer' again! You're my f*cking singer!" ~ Charlie Watts to Mick Jagger "Charlie Watts has always been the bed that I lie on musically." ~ Keith Richards Quote "Well, the 60s were fun, but now I'm payin' for it." ~ Stan Lee, "Ant-Man and the Wasp" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderton Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Keith Moon, Ginger Baker, John Bonham, Hal Blaine, Mitch Mitchell...not too many giants left from the 60s. The thing about Charlie Watts is he defined "cool." Quote Craig Anderton Educational site: http://www.craiganderton.org Music: http://www.youtube.com/thecraiganderton Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/craig_anderton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docbop Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 And Charlie's main love was playing big band music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S_Gould Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 at least Sweet Connie's waiting to greet him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I am so bummed to hear this. I have loved the Rolling Stones since my very first time riding in the car with my mom in the '70s and I heard Beast of Burden on the car radio. My friend's older sister brought over her albums and we listened to Some Girls and Emotional Rescue in that era. One of the first albums I bought was Tattoo You and I still listen to all of those things quite often. I saw the Stones a few times live and have always been a big fan. Rest easy, Mr. Watts. I'll be playing a constant Rolling Stones playlist in the coming days. My band will be playing Miss You at our gig this weekend. Eric they are coming out with a new Tattoo You commemorative album with 9 additional tracks. It's a great album. Quote "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgoo Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I learned to rock listening to the Stones. Huge fan, always loved his playing. One of my favorite moments happens on "Get Yer Ya's out" where there's some back and forth between Jagger and Charlie, complete with guitars feeding back, right before they launch into "Honkey Tonk Women". Pure rock rawness. I'd be very surprised if it was staged. It beautifully illustrates Charlie's swinging jazz feel put to rock. RIP Charlie. Thanks for the grooves, the impact, the music. Quote Custom Music, Audio Post Production, Location Audio www.gmma.biz https://www.facebook.com/gmmamusic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCoscia Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 RIP Charlie. There were rarely any surprises with Charlie Watts. He held down the rhythm with almost the same drum set for decades. But every now and then....like his drum lick at the start of Let It Bleed's Monkey Man, Charlie would play with bedlam and fury. Quote Steve Coscia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 One of the things I thought was really cool on the later Stones studio albums was how prominent they made the drums. For example, right off the bat, the first track on Bridges to Babylon, Flip the Switch, starts out with Charlie before the guitars come in. Boom! And of course he doesn't let up for the rest of the track nor does he disappear in the mix. The drums are clear as day. Quote "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markay Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Well my days of going to a live Stones concert are over, no drummer can ever replace Charlie in reminding Keef or Ronnie where 1 is. Quote A misguided plumber attempting to entertain | MainStage 3 | Axiom 61 2nd Gen | Pianoteq | B5 | XK3c | EV ZLX 12P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuruPrionz Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I learned to rock listening to the Stones. Huge fan, always loved his playing. One of my favorite moments happens on "Get Yer Ya's out" where there's some back and forth between Jagger and Charlie, complete with guitars feeding back, right before they launch into "Honkey Tonk Women". Pure rock rawness. I'd be very surprised if it was staged. It beautifully illustrates Charlie's swinging jazz feel put to rock. RIP Charlie. Thanks for the grooves, the impact, the music. Yeah, that's awesome. The version of Midnight Rambler from Ya Ya's is a deep lesson in using tempo change as a form of expression, Charlie is flawlessly raw and perfect at the same time. It almost sounds like he is playing Keith's guitar too, they are locked. Quote It took a chunk of my life to get here and I am still not sure where "here" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgoo Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 ... The version of Midnight Rambler from Ya Ya's is a deep lesson in using tempo change as a form of expression, Charlie is flawlessly raw and perfect at the same time. It almost sounds like he is playing Keith's guitar too, they are locked. Someone just asked me what would be the definitive must listen for anyone who wanted to appreciate his playing. Without hesitation, I said "Midnight Rambled from Get Yer Ya Ya's Out". Quote Custom Music, Audio Post Production, Location Audio www.gmma.biz https://www.facebook.com/gmmamusic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 We're going to be doing a bunch of Stones songs in tribute at rehearsal tomorrow, including "Midnight Rambler". Years ago, I thought Charlie Watts was the "old man" of the Stones, but actually that was Bill Wyman. It's amazing how most of the great rock drummers of the 60's started in jazz (even Ringo had a bit of Big Band in him). Quote Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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