Another great gone, this time its Charlie Watts

Pat Metheny said in his recent (fantastic interview btw) with Rick Beato, something to the effect that, a drummer is the most important person in a band. RIP Charlie. 

Plus, He did not have to try and “look” cool...he WAS cool.

My set of drums are old (from the late '60s) Gretsch white pearl.  My son uses them now, along with two or three other Gretsch sets.  The sound is oh so wonderful.  

 I’m glad I am not the only one who loved his perpetual smirk from behind Keith and Mick.

His talents will be missed!

JD

Richards made the comment in his book. " Watts is the essence of it all..."
 I liken his importance to the band to Pick Withers of Dire Straits. After he left that band was never the same. Like Watts , Withers had a distinctive style , subtle precision.  Jim Keltner in that class as well.
This my favorite Watts vidhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3FUA0Hj7fI
Good cover of his contribution in NYThttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/24/arts/music/charlie-watts-rolling-stones.html?searchResultPosition...