Sunday, July 8, 2012

I Love Charlie Watts

Charlie Watts is the most bemused drummer in rock and roll. Potentially the most bemused participant in rock and roll.
Check out footage of The Stones concerts and you will see him with a wry smile on his face as he sits above and behind it all with magisterial splendor.
He plays in a jazz band on the side and has done it forever. He prefers that.
He is cultured, dresses impeccably, is soft spoken and sparing with words.
He is respected as a drummer.
Musically Keith Richards has the closest connection to Charlie; he looks to him and up to him all the time. Considers him the rock of the band. Respects him.
And musically The Stones are Keith's band, so that says a lot.
Check out their concerts and watch Keith keep an eye on Charlie, taking cues from the man, following him, digging the man, smiling and joking with him during songs.
Immense respect.
I love Charlie Watts, man.

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