A brilliant drummer. A gentleman. A Rolling Stone. Thanks for everything Charlie God love you.

@nartarlyiatremaynne1239

2 жыл бұрын

I concur with your sentiment 100% Your words were fabulous. Australia.

@lesliegoodman-malamuth9796

2 жыл бұрын

And a faithful husband to Shirley Watts-no small thing in a ‘60s rocker. May she and their daughter be comforted. May Charlie’s memory endure as a blessing.

@subwaygoddess1

2 жыл бұрын

I’m still crying. Charlie was my favorite Stone. R.I.P., Sweetness

@MannyG32968

2 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@matthewfmontgomery7678

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

This guy seems like the most normal, humble guy and he just happens to be the drummer for one of the biggest rock bands of all time. RIP Charlie.

@4465Vman

2 жыл бұрын

He didnt care about the limelight the way that Jagger and richards did at some point. He was shy, but even he got hooked on heroin late 70'sto mid80's...Keith Richards of all people helped him get off!!

@Losrandir

2 жыл бұрын

@@4465Vman Difficulties with heroin? Keef to the rescue!

@paulhenson4434

11 ай бұрын

I'm not sure if Charlie ever drove a car. I believe he had a chauffeur drive him everywhere. He also owned a few horses which I don't believe he even rode. I believe he said he just likes to watch them.

Ahh, I just love him, he always seemed so humble and kind in interviews. Sleep tight Charlie ❤️

@santitofelipe6283

2 жыл бұрын

Well said Old bean --- Well said!

@LorenScott69

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was just about to type. For a guy in one of the most famous and successful bands ever on the entire planet, he is (was) insanely humble and down to Earth. Classy chap, he was.

@charlemaineyoung2709

2 жыл бұрын

Q

@andreabelle478

2 жыл бұрын

Again sleep well well maybe we don't have to maybe but head sre ya at the gym soon . you so kool let m e see.... ❤

What a wonderful, humble superstar. "Class is real and cannot be faked."

@dogbone2774

2 жыл бұрын

You nailed it. Well done. RIP Mr. Watts.

@BaffledApe

2 жыл бұрын

Spot On! "Class is real and cannot be faked." Sadly in 2021 we live in a world of 'Fakes' :(

Saw the stones in 2006. He never missed a single beat flawless drummer, absoulte class and a gentleman. RIP Charlie.

@leostawicki7283

2 жыл бұрын

Very average drummer....Get real.

@denniskwahl

2 жыл бұрын

@@leostawicki7283 Do the intials F. O. mean anything to you ?

@christopherrankin4769

2 жыл бұрын

I last saw them also in 2006, in Chicago! Godspeed, Charlie!

@jaset362

2 жыл бұрын

@@whiteninja9481 It is funny fact that idiots like you and Leo Stawicki always can find each other everywhere. Stench of your stupidity will stick with both of you forever.

@majorlaff8682

2 жыл бұрын

Saw them in Hyde Park in 1969. Even then he was a gentleman.

Love the way Charlie answers simply, 'Yeah!' to that final question. Modest and self-effacing, but also not a man to be messed around! Great drummer, lovely human being. Pure class!

@samil5601

Жыл бұрын

Definition of class, was our Charlie.

I always liked Charlie the best; quiet, unassuming, modest, decent guy. He was the anchor and we will sorely miss him. God love him.

Saw the Stones around 20 times. Charlie always got the loudest and longest ovation. I swear we did it to embarrass him. And because we loved him dearly. Rest In Peace Mr. Charlie Watts.

@SUGAR_XYLER

2 жыл бұрын

🎇 I saw them twice....absolutely *the best* concert out of all the ones that I've attended

@ezkibela

2 жыл бұрын

I just saw them twice and i think Keith had the long and loudest one , maybe depends on the country or i dont know i love them all including Darryl who i think he should be put as theyr official bass player by now

@flem123a

Жыл бұрын

Saw them in ‘81, didn’t tour again til ‘89. I got busy thinking each tour was their last. Next thing I knew, 20 shows and counting. Met Bill at a party in LA, then he quit lol.

Charlie, I didn't know you. I wish I did. You are a proper English gentleman. Rest your soul. 🥁 🙏

@Segotti

2 жыл бұрын

I'm ur 100th like bro! Can I get a like for that?

We knew this day would eventually come, but silently hoped it never would. The man is gone but his legacy lives on. R.I.P. Charlie. Thanks for the memories and the music.

@heartbeat3960

2 жыл бұрын

True but I didn't think Charlie would be the first to go..

2 жыл бұрын

@@heartbeat3960 He wasn't. In my mind, the first to go was *Brian Jones.*

@Thejbirdy

2 жыл бұрын

@ Very true. An original Stone...RIP Ian Stewart too.

2 жыл бұрын

@@Thejbirdy Yep, the humble one who stayed on in the background shadows. Remained as important as any of the band members.

@SUGAR_XYLER

2 жыл бұрын

His death was no doubt caused by botched heart surgery!

Charlie has such a nicest way of saying good things about his band mates..so humble and gentle. R.I.P...🙏😔👏👍🙏

@tonyt8805

2 жыл бұрын

🤗 😎 🤗

Such a Humble Shy Man with such Talents that whole of the World could look as example of how to conduct oneself as a Rocker.

The more I hear Charlie's points of view the more I love him. Such a kind and gentle soul. My favorite drummer. He passing has really affected me personally. RiP Charlie 🙏

I loved Charlie watts wisdom, honesty, and straight up. He loves playing in the band, and knows that’s his profession. What a good hearted man. And stayed that way with all the craziness that band went through. Rest in peace, steady

@acousticshadow4032

8 ай бұрын

I agree with the spirit of your statement, but he did have a mid-80s Heroin addiction.

Charlie and Ringo inspired me to play drums as a teen. I’m 68 and still playing. Thanks Charlie, you will be missed.

RIP to 2 legends. Charlie. Also Legendary old school Journalist Ed Bradley as well.

A talented, handsome, chill and gentlemanly soul if there ever was one. RIP Charlie Watts. 💙🎵

RIP Charlie. what a career and Legacy. My deepest condolences to all his family and the whole Rolling stones family and fans.

Even when he has to show Mick a little "tough love", he is so humble. I'm certain Charlie helped keep the Stones Grounded. Playing the way they did, being a popular as they were, it would be hard to stay humble or grounded. Thank you Charlie for not only your most excellent drumming, but for keeping the band grounded. RIP beautiful one.

" Keith is the leader, he's the heart! " What honesty. God, I miss him already. RIP Charlie.

Charlie Watts was never the most flashy drummer. He wasn't known for the frenzied solos of Cream's Ginger Baker, or for placing explosives in his kick drum like The Who's Keith Moon. Instead, he was the subtle, stoic heartbeat of The Rolling Stones for almost 60 years. We all Brazil fans will miss Charlie. RIP 🇧🇷

@jasonraczkowski6001

2 жыл бұрын

Or the heavy handed john bonham

@zulmarlopes6021

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonraczkowski6001 🤟

Unquestionably, one of the greatest drummers and solid timekeepers the world of rock has ever witnessed. A wonderfully gracious man as well as a true English gentleman. He will be sorely missed on both accounts. RIP Charlie, I would love to meet you when my time's up. Bert Burgess

A sad farewell to a rock legend. R.I.P. Charlie.

@oldrrocr

2 жыл бұрын

May I state that most of my generation feels we have lost one of our most cherished friends... RIP Charlie.

Rest in Peace our beloved Charlie💞🙏

Sad day, but also a time for appreciation and reflection. Life and death is the way of all things. I hope I make it to 80. Got 15 more years before that happens and a hope I get there. God bless you Charlie. Rest in peace, friend. Thanks for everything. You brought happiness to a lot of people.

That story about Charlie punching Mick in the face is one of the greatest in all of rock n' roll. Mick may have been the best frontman in the world but Charlie was not to be f*cked with.

@jamessmythe1891

2 жыл бұрын

He knew Krays gang, one of their mates,

@danielfisch389

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, sometimes lead singers with a big ego need some grounding. Best story in Keef‘s book LOL

@alexsilva-vn7jc

2 жыл бұрын

Mick Jagger is an arrogant ******, as opposed to Charlie, who was a perfect gentleman and a kind soul. RIP Charlie 💖

The spine of the Stones!

Rock on Charlie Watts. You blessed all of us with your beat. Rip

Ringo and Charlie have the same thing and thinking in common. They dont like Solo, they helped the band to perform. RIP CHARLIE WATTS❤️

@rubygreta1

2 жыл бұрын

Ringo had one and only one solo - The End on Abby Road. Did Charlie have a solo?

@douglasnewman2299

2 жыл бұрын

And we see how humble Charlie was. Ringo, from what I understand, was the same way - zero celebrity factor whatsoever.

@irfanmustafa_sonikbingit

2 жыл бұрын

@@rubygreta1 i dont know if Charlie have a solo in the Rolling Stones catalogue. In Ringo case, Paul insisted him to do the solo. He doesnt want it actually. But for the sake of the masterpiece he do it.

@irfanmustafa_sonikbingit

2 жыл бұрын

@@douglasnewman2299 I agreed with you! They dont want to overshadow their bandmates.

@rubygreta1

2 жыл бұрын

@@irfanmustafa_sonikbingit And we are all so glad he did!

A great loss..a gentleman he was...RIP

Mr Watts, like The Kinks' Mick Avory, was one of the most versatile AND solid drummers of his generation. Anything required by their band-mates was served up and became the foundation for greatness.

@jimfritz2087

11 ай бұрын

And , if I'm not mistaken , played in the Stones briefly. Before Charlie joined.

You know one has lived a proper life when after that one is gone, people speak in reverence to the character of the person above all else, including above one’s musical/technical talent that propelled the fame. RIP Charlie Watts, a true gentleman.

Charlie was the backbone, the core, of one of the greatest R&R bands in history.

Very sad indeed. The world has lost another music pilar. Part of a rock solid foundation that inspired today's artists. Rest in peace true gentleman. An honor to witness your humility and talent.

a true legend in the music business has left us. Sad day. RIP Charlie watts

Impossible not to love this guy ,so classy ,humble , unpretentious, as unassuming as could be.Charlie had one of the best, most enviable jobs in the world ,played drums for the world's greatest rock band for some five and a half decades ,yet with all the fame , success and notoriety he never changed , stayed the same ole Charlie we loved ,adored ,and admired.RIP Charlie, we miss ya bud .

The fact that Charlie Watts was already a jazz legend before the stones even began just shows the scale of the legend we've lost.

@darcyperkins7041

10 ай бұрын

How was he a jazz drumming legend? He wasn't known worldwide before the Stones took off in 1963.

@Paulstrickland01

10 ай бұрын

@@darcyperkins7041 You're definitely a baby because you don't have to be known world wide to be famous or a legend, just because you have no concept of appreciation of professional reputation doesn't make a person's renown any less valid especially when mick and Keith themselves called him that not me.

Devastating news ths morning, as the radio guy said" it's a sad day as we remember Charlie Watts the Drummer of the Rolling Stones who has passed away overnight aged 80 " Charlie was a very talented Drummer, in a class of his own. One of the best and greatest Drummers. He was a very clever Graphic Artist as well. Charlie was a man of dignity and integrity. Faithful to his wife of 57 years, he never strayed. Apart from all of thiis, the best action he ever took was to punch Jagger in the face. " I'm not your Drummer boy, I'm The Rolling Stone's Drummer " Good onya Charlie!!

What a charming eloquent gentleman he was. I think Charlie and Bill were the anchors of the Stones. In the beginning or the first 10-15 years when turmoil and drugs made headlines they kept this band stabilized. I love how he admires his friends and feels honored to be part of something so expansive and vast. Truly one of history's greatest bands ever. I never get tired of them. Have every album and even some rare Eurpean releases. Farewell Charlie, you sir will be missed very much.💔

What a set of eyes when he said Keif is the leader of the band RIP Charlie 🔥

R.I.P. Charlie Watts, your music will carry on forever

That was some real sweet words he had of his band mates❤️. RIP Charlie🥀You were also the heart of the Stones❤️😭

Loved him. He totally anchored that band…never knew just how much until I first saw them Live in concert. Masterful. Subtle power, but it truly held the whole thing together. Rest easy, Charlie. And thanks for the memories. The music never dies, and you therefore left us with an embarrassment of riches.

@tygrkhat4087

2 жыл бұрын

Great bands have great drummers. Everyone acknowleges Charlie, Ringo, Peart, Bonham, Moon; but there are a lot of underrated drummers that really were the backbones of their band. Guys like Roger Taylor, Clem Burke, Alex Van Halen, Martin Chambers, Frank Beard and so many others.

@allysonhanks9159

2 жыл бұрын

Hello James how are you doing😊

Charlie is now drumming for the angels in heaven. I'm grateful he was in all of my 69 years of life.

@allysonhanks9159

2 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing😊

@c.s.jackson7214

2 жыл бұрын

Drum session with Graeme, Bonham and Keith moon.

8/24/21 today Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones died. My heart sank. Reminded again of the loss the past few years of some of my favorite artists: Neal Peart (Rush), Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave), Prince, David Bowie, and of course, Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead). Thank you Charlie. For everything.

Charlie you were beyond fabulous. The universe was showing off when you were made. As the trumpets sound as you enter Heaven may you rest in total Peace forever. Many blessings for your music. A rose still grows beyond the world. Melbourne Australia.

All the old 1960s rockers are getting in to old age. Life is short, time goes fast and in the name of a stones song with Mick Taylor on guitar..'Time waits for no one'

I had tickets to the Stones fall of 2019. Covid ended it. A lifelong dream.I’ve had chances but never did. A good man died. That’s the tragedy.

@americantoycoon9206

2 жыл бұрын

My best friend and I saw them at the Pasadena Rose Bowl in August 2019 after the show had been postponed from May (when Mick had medical issues). We had the best friggen' time and I was so happy to have shared that experience with my lifelong buddy. In January of 2021, my best friend died unexpectedly and now, Charlie is gone, too. It's almost too much to handle....

@jamescarr2121

2 жыл бұрын

Got tickets for charlotte... Sept 30...no charlie...no Stones!

@SUGAR_XYLER

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamescarr2121 I saw them twice in Charlotte in the late 1990s..... the electricity was in the air 🎇 Bridges to Babylon tour ROCKED !!!

Perfectly lovely, humble man. Drummer extraordinaire, no glitz, stricly business. Cool cat. We'll miss you, Charlie.

"and im yelling at the kids in the back cos they're bangin like Charlie Watts!" Godspeed Charlie!

Charlie was such a sweetheart of a guy. Hard to imagine the music world without him.

Charlie was the counter balance to the other personalities in the band. Without him the Stones would be too hot to handle.

@geoffpoole483

2 жыл бұрын

He seemed a bit "awkward" in this clip, possibly because he's not so used to being interviewed as Mick and Keith are. I guess he was the calming influence in the band, like John Paul Jones in Led Zeppelin.

All day I've been feeling so sad. But right now I'm feeling so down. The Stones have been the soundtrack to my life since the mid 60s when I first got into them. All these years, I know they've elderly, but they will always be forever young. RIP Charlie much loved and never forgotten.

RIP Charlie. You grooved.

The Stones Have Been The Soundtrack For Most of Us But 58 Years Is Beyond Amazing Of The 11 Concerts I Saw of Them 78 to 2002 I Feel Suddenly So Much older Today ,Charlie Now Gone Its Going To Be Most Likely The End Now Even With Sept Tour Coming It Wont Nearly Be The Same Without Him At The Drums , We Knew The Day Would Come And It Did To Early I Think 80 May Sound Old But Mr Watts Had A Child like Manner A Wit No Ego To Him And Mick Keith Ronnie Yes Bill Wyman Also And Mick Taylor These Memories Will Last At Least Another 50 or More So Many Generations Still To Discover There Music ,RIP Mr Watts There Is Just Not Enough Words or Praise For You

This is deeply sad …….one of the most gracious souls I have ever met. My life was & always will be ,surrounded by music 🎵 of the BEST BAND IN THE WORLD.

I don't think there would be any musicians as famous, yet so humble, as Charlie. No one else would agree that he was "just the drummer". RIP Charlie.

Honestly, I really never knew much about Charlie. All I know is that if you are good at something then there is no need to brag about it. Your work speaks for itself. And from a lot of videos I have seen about Charlie recently, that is him. A humble guy that was good at what he did.

Charlie you'll never be replaced in our hearts. Thank you for bringing us so much joy.

No Charlie, YOU where the heart of the band.

@aaronm.3581

2 жыл бұрын

Rude to correct a dead man.

@petermills542

2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronm.3581 Not rude at all in this context.

@aaronm.3581

2 жыл бұрын

@@petermills542 Especially rude in this context. Give the man his say, and respect his deadness.

@metallion0738

2 жыл бұрын

No that's not right, he was essential, not the heart of the band, the heart of the band is Mick, the soul is Keith, Charly keeps the beats.

@superstardestroyer92

2 жыл бұрын

@@metallion0738 I'm afraid I have to differ. To me, Mick is the brain of the band, the face and the p*nis. Keith is the soul, the integrity. But the beating heart of the band was Charlie.

Rest In Peace to a legend

@allysonhanks9159

2 жыл бұрын

Hi

@cameronwiththecam943

2 жыл бұрын

@@allysonhanks9159 hi

Rest in peace, I can't think of enough words to describe what you have accomplished, I love your music and you'll never be forgotten.

The last thing Charlie says in this interview is “yeah!”, in response to a question about Mick. It it quite telling because his self-assured confidence is fully on display.

@hazelwray4184

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean. It was subtly ambiguous. He was proud of the fact that Mick would want to claim him as his drummer; and yet he felt belittled at the same time. He wanted to remind Mick they were a band.

@Losrandir

2 жыл бұрын

"Thanks sport - but don't get cocky"

Definition of class and what it means to be humble and awesome all at the same time. One of my favorite drummers of all time but it had nothing to do with being a drummer. He was just an awesome human that we got to experience in our life time. And we learned from his example…

In the four times I have seen the Stones in concert ( three here in Miami the other one in Puerto Rico) Charlie always got the bigger ovation from the crowd....God rest his soul.

RIP 🌹 I can only hope to age that flawlessly! Impressive...

@bobbyjuju7442

2 жыл бұрын

Fr. Man was handsome to the end.

Rest in Power Charlie Boy We always love you 😔💔

RIP in Peace Charile ~ a man of "class" and I am so fortunate to have seen you perform live with The Stones!!!! Your an absolute LEGEND!!!!!!

Beautiful man. What you see is what you get.

RIP Charlie at the Memory Motel.

One of the greatest rock drummers ever. RIP Charlie, you will be missed 💔

@metallion0738

2 жыл бұрын

He was good but not one of the greatest, he was made for the Stones period.

Charlie Watts , we will never forget you, we will never see another like you. We were blessed to experience your drumming ! A true class act …Thank you Charlie 😎🥁well done cousin !

What a man, what a soul, what a gentleman and what a beautiful one at that.

May God bless you Charlie Watts, a legend, humble man, I hope Brian Jones has a big welcome for you in heaven. R.I.P. CHARLIE WATTS.

God Bless You Charlie. Thank you for all the great music and memories 🙏

Charlie was the band member that the rest of the band looked at him and thought we better slow down,,he was the logical one that kept it simple and wasn’t gonna be engulfed into that life other than just make good music

@thomassiegler9898

2 жыл бұрын

That's right, he was a musicians musician, just keen on playing. All the other stuff related to it, like stardom, glamour, touring etc. he was rather bothered by, and took it as the grain of salt to cope with.

RIP Rock Legend,you live with us,when rock will be on stage,amaizing man,.will be remember,.Charlie,.love from New Zealand

In 1964, I was in my uncles, flat , in palmers green , the day charlie +shirley got wed, and shirley appeared at the door ,with charlie behind her , said hi stayed 5 minutes and left, Ive never found out, about the connection , with my family, but RIP charlie and thanks for everything

Generous heart of a super smooth Master Musician Charlie Watts of the legendary ROLLING STONES. Genuine Interview w/the Anch🌠r Drummer Mr. Watts. Heartfelt Condolences to the WATT Family & the Rolling Stones. Always cherished.-🕯

Rest in love dearest Charlie 🤍😭

The coolest of cool! I’m going to miss you my friend

Cheerio Charlie. I'm sure some people will be hurting for some time after your passing. Personally, I'll be rocking to some Stones again today. Rest easy. 😔✌️💕

A really beautiful guy. The World is a much poorer place without him. Go well Charlie.

insane all of these deaths. Neil Peart, Eddie Van Halen, now this... Unreal, everybody getting older and this will continue over time... I saw the stones in 1981,, then again several times, the last in 1999 during their no security tour in Philadelphia. We had floor seats. I will never forget when about half way through the show the lights went out, they walked down the middle of the floor, then all of a sudden a small stage popped up and the guys took their positions. I was about 3 rows from them, so close it was crazy. They played like 4-5 songs from that little stage. Charlie was just drumming along, no nonsense, never missed a beat. Amazing guy.. RIP...

Drumming until almost 80. He was a Rock. Such a shock being no mention of any heart problems. Mick has a heart issue and recovered quickly from his surgery. Damn cigarettes. Yet he had quit for a bit over 3 decades. Got through his cancer. Just thought nothing much of his resting up. Very sad. So looking forward in seeing Charlie jam.

RIP Charlie. I grew up listening to the Stones, and the drumming you did on 'Miss You' is one of my favorite songs to air drum to. Say hi to Vinnie Paul, Neil Peart and Dime for me.

I think sometimes we forget these guys are old men and not immortal so for me when they pass its not really a shock but still they leave behind them something that will last forever and thats a life well lived ..rip Charlie.

RIP Charlie we love you so much...that foot...the groove!!! So sad today...

It's obvious he loves his bandmates. RIP 🥁

Charlie was an open book. Straight forward and honest and Humble with it. R.I.P. Charlie. You will be missed by your millions of fans... and not forgetting the remaining original Stones, Mick and Keith. Enjoy your Retirement. Peace and Love to you and your family.

@denniswahl-ds2jo

7 ай бұрын

You forgot an original remaining stone ; Bill Wyman. Even though he is no longer an active band member, he is still with us ,and a class act as well. I think Wyman, and Watts were the solid members that kept the Stones on an even keel throughout the life of the band.

Charlie and keef were the two halves of the heart pumping against each other

Best drummer... 🤗...... Charlie..... I MISS you😥

It's kind of a trip (as we used to say) that the "World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band" had a jazz drummer.

Bless you Charlie. Your grooves have inspired mine and millions of players. Thankyou for a massive contribution to the greatest of arts. Rest in peace.

R.I.P. Charlie there will never be another one like you, the straight man of the stones.

The end of an era. Superb musician and all round great guy.

Such a humble and gracious man.

RIP Charlie. We love you!

These two chaps shooting the breeze right about now, one of the greatest drummers and journalists.

Charlie was beautifully understated seemingly in most things with a band personally who outstayed their welcome Tumbling dice 🎲 was their last great record all of their best is from The 60s I know you will RIP Charlie 🙏💔❤