Another great gone, this time its Charlie Watts

I always had the feeling that he was a nice but quiet person, and I liked him...but, as far as his talent as a drummer, I think it was a bit weak. I'd like to hear from bdp24 and others who are drummers, or like me, just wannabees who closely watch drummers in bands.
As an example of what I consider to be his substandard technique, I would suggest listening to Sway from Sticky Fingers. He literally stumbles through a couple of the fills, especially right before Mick Taylor's brilliant solo which closes the song. One of my favorite Stones songs.
Well, that's what I've always thought about his playing, but he's been a part of my life for many years, and I'll miss him.   

RIP Mr. Watts, thanks for the music and memories.

A great one! 

He really lays it down on "Midnight Rambler" live.
R.I.P. Mr. Watts

He was the rock solid foundation The Rolling Stones were built on.

roxy54, I don’t so much think of Charlie Watts as a drummer as much as I think of him as a musician. Too many drummers believe that a flashy technique is required but typically the opposite is true. Studio drummer Gary Chester, who was also a great pedagogue, would tell his students that if they planned to make a career from playing drum solos, that they needed to find a good job to fall back on.
To me, drummers who can support the musical strengths of those around them, are extremely valuable and difficult to find. Some drummers can do this and solo too. Some drummers are strictly ensemble players. There is no doubt that The Rolling Stones are one of the greatest pop/rock bands of all time and Charlie Watts helped to make that happen. I don’t believe any other drummer in the world could have done as much for the Stones as what Charlie Watts did.