R.I.P. Charlie Watts
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Topic: R.I.P. Charlie Watts
Posted By: The Dark Elf
Subject: R.I.P. Charlie Watts
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 11:20
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Drummer of the Stones, dead at 80. Bon voyage, Charlie. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/aug/24/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-dies-aged-80" rel="nofollow - https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/aug/24/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-dies-aged-80 Slow and steady -- a rock... ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
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Posted By: dougmcauliffe
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 12:15
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Rest easy, I wonder if this will be the end of the band. He was such a constant throughout the bands history, what a fulfilling life that must've been. ------------- The sun has left the sky... ...Now you can close your eyes |
Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 12:20
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Rip to the ro k beat to rock and roll for the past 60 years. Few can say they have played concequitly in 6 decades of rock musics lifetime. -------------  
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Posted By: The Anders
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 12:34
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R.I.P. Like many of his peers, f.e. Ringo, he was no virtuoso, but that's not necessarily what makes a great musician for me. His feeling was unique, and a crucial part of the band's sound. A virtuoso would have ruined their music. My favourite moment might actually be his playing on Their Satanic Majesties Request.
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Posted By: jamesbaldwin
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 12:44
I agree. At this point, Paul and Ringo (vocals, bass and drums) could join Mick and Keith (vocals and guitar), two founders of the Beatles with two founders of the Rolling Stones, most obviously Ron Wood. Name: The BeaStones ------------- Amos Goldberg (professor of Genocide Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem): Yes, it's genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. |
The Anders wrote:Posted By: JD
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 12:56
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RIP, to not a virtuoso, but to a solid anchor in a rhythm section of a classic Blues Rock band. I did wonder how bad his health was when I heard he wouldn't be touring with them. Now, sadly, it becomes very apparent. ------------- Thank you for supporting independently produced music |
Posted By: omphaloskepsis
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 12:58
| Oh, no! RIP, Charlie. |
Posted By: Easy Money
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 13:10
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Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 13:15
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RIP Mr Watts....one of my all time favorite bands especially the earlier material up to Exiles. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 15:38
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Whoopse...didn't see this thread when I started mine. Feel free to delete that one. RIP to CW. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 17:02
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Vintage Charlie. Nothin' fancy, but memorable. ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 18:39
| Sad news. RIP Charlie. |
Posted By: Frenetic Zetetic
Date Posted: August 24 2021 at 23:51
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This guy was the epitome of rock and roll drumming, of which, most of the bands from this site that we love wouldn't have even been inspired to pick up a pair of sticks and start jamming. Virtuosity is absolutely irrelevant here; this guy was a legend. RIP Charlie Watts, I'll be blasting Best of and Sticky Fingers. ------------- "I am so prog, I listen to concept albums on shuffle." -KMac2021 |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 01:02
| Never a Stones fan but can't deny their importance. Watts always seemed to be the master of minimum effort to achieve maximum affect. RIP Charlie. |
Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 02:38
 Well said.
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Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: August 25 2021 at 03:00
I completely agree. He was a solid and steady drummer, which worked perfectly with their music. He had a distinctive sound and style, and not all 'virtuoso's' can say that; chops without feel wouldn't have worked with the Stones. ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |