Elton John on Charlie Watts: "A very sad day. Charlie Watts was the ultimate drummer. The most stylish of men, and such brilliant company. My deepest condolences to Shirley, Seraphina and Charlotte. And of course, The Rolling Stones."
I have always said that Chuck Leavell had the best job in rock 'n roll for many years. He plays keyboards, and for a while he toured with The Allman Brothers Band. When they were not on the road he toured with The Rolling Stones. Does it get any better than that?
Chuck's words on Charlie Watts: "We are all shocked and devastated to lose Charlie. I feel broken. There has been no man finer, more elegant, and more beautiful to walk the Earth than Charlie Watts. All class. As a musician, his timing and beat were impeccable, his touch delicate yet so powerful. His sense of what and what not to play was unsurpassed. It has been the honor of my life to have played with him over the last 40 years, and to have called him a friend. My heart goes out to his beautiful family."
I am sure there are hundreds more sentiments expressing the same thoughts about Charlie Watts.
Ultimate, stylish, brilliant company, fine, elegant, beautiful, class.
These are not typical compliments for a rock 'n roll drummer.
The man had his own unique presence.
Hearts are broken all over the world.
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