# Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** celebrity-death\ **Created:** [August 24, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444 "2021-08-24T16:37:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/1 "2021-08-24T16:37:38Z")
I just saw a news flash from my BBC app, indicating that the publicist for Stones drummer Charlie Watts announced that Watts has died, at the age of 80. A few weeks ago, Watts had to bow out of an upcoming Stones tour; it was said, at that time, that he was recovering from a medical procedure. > **[Charlie Watts: Rolling Stones drummer dies at 80](https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58316842)** > > The music world pays tribute to "one of the greatest drummers of his generation". ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/2 "2021-08-24T16:41:34Z")
Damn. RIP, Charlie. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Thing.Fish](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thing.fish/32/9168_2.png) [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/3 "2021-08-24T16:42:06Z")
RIP Charlie ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Si\_Amigo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/si_amigo/32/2877_2.png) [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/4 "2021-08-24T16:42:20Z")
Sucks. Thought they would all live to a 100. RIP dude. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/5 "2021-08-24T16:47:02Z")
Another of the old Gods gone ☹. RIP Charlie, what a life you had! ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/6 "2021-08-24T16:47:54Z")
RIP to the drummer who made it look the easiest, which I’m sure wasn’t easy. ---
**Author:** ![Exapno\_Mapcase](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/exapno_mapcase/32/1051_2.png) [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/7 "2021-08-24T16:50:20Z")
He was a Stone for 58 years. That number boggles the mind. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/8 "2021-08-24T16:50:46Z")
Damn. RIP Charlie Watts. Favorite (probably most well known as well) Charlie Watts story: Charlie heard Mick Jagger on the phone refer to Charlie as “my drummer” once. Went up to Mick, punched him in the face and said “_you’re my singer!_” ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/9 "2021-08-24T16:52:53Z")
Well, nuts. Things you always knew would happen but can hardly believe when they do. RIP, Charlie. ---
**Author:** ![alovem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b38774/32.png) [@alovem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alovem)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/10 "2021-08-24T16:58:44Z")
My condolences to his family and friends. He brought much joy to my life for many years and will be missed. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/11 "2021-08-24T17:00:28Z")
FUCK. RIP, Charlie. You were always there. ---
**Author:** ![medstar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f07891/32.png) [@medstar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/medstar)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/12 "2021-08-24T17:14:06Z")
I thought he was the classiest member of the Rolling Stones. ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/13 "2021-08-24T17:15:18Z")
A lovable guy, a true gentleman, and one the most defining drummers of rock history. RIP, Charlie. ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/14 "2021-08-24T17:31:01Z")
> [@medstar](#): > > I thought he was the classiest member of the Rolling Stones. Classiest, and best dressed. Been married to his wife since 1964… ---
**Author:** ![Akaj](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/akaj/32/145_2.png) [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/15 "2021-08-24T17:34:07Z")
My wife put on _Sticky Fingers_ as soon as I told her. What’s your vote for most memorable Watts performance? Right off the bat I’m torn between “Sympathy for the Devil” and “Rip This Joint,” but there must be 100 other possibilities. ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/16 "2021-08-24T17:35:51Z")
> [@Akaj](#): > > What’s your vote for most memorable Watts performance? Right off the bat I’m torn between “Sympathy for the Devil” and “Rip This Joint,” but there must be 100 other possibilities. “Rocks Off”. I love the intro when his drums set in. ---
**Author:** ![opiewan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/opiewan/32/3566_2.png) [@opiewan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/opiewan)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/17 "2021-08-24T17:36:00Z")
> [@solost](#): > > Charlie heard Mick Jagger on the phone refer to Charlie as “my drummer” once. Went up to Mick, punched him in the face and said “ _you’re my singer!_ ” Just to add to this, the version I always heard had Charlie taking the time to put on a suit and tie first, then going to Mick’s room and punching him in the face. What a legend he was. RIP Charlie. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/18 "2021-08-24T17:39:59Z")
> [@opiewan](#): > > Just to add to this, the version I always heard had Charlie taking the time to put on a suit and tie first, then going to Mick’s room and punching him in the face. Yep, that’s right-- I was telling the story from memory-- I should have taken 20 seconds to look it up and do it proper justice.Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![jsc1953](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/19 "2021-08-24T17:40:57Z")
Not being versed in drumming vocabulary I’ll probably butcher this: but in the fade out “gotta roll me…” end of Tumbling Dice, he adds fills with an accent on the 3rd beat – tick-a-TICK-a tick-a-TICK-a and I love that. ---
**Author:** ![Akaj](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/akaj/32/145_2.png) [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2021, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444/20 "2021-08-24T17:41:24Z")
> [@EinsteinsHund](#): > > > [@Akaj](#): > > > > What’s your vote for most memorable Watts performance? Right off the bat I’m torn between “Sympathy for the Devil” and “Rip This Joint,” but there must be 100 other possibilities. > > “Rocks Off”. I love the intro when his drums set in. True that. Hell, I nominate the entirety of _Exile on Main Street_. > [@jsc1953](#): > > … Tumbling Dice … Like I said … [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-drummer-charlie-watts-has-died/949444.md?page=2)