Sad sad news in the passing of Charlie Watts. Oh Lord.
Deepest sympathies to his family – and to Keith, Mick and Ronnie to whom he was certainly beloved family. First picture is as I remember him, smiling and calm – from the Rolling Stones Facebook page. The second picture here is from a session I did with Charlie some years ago – the song was “Reaching Out” – with Paul Rodgers on vocal, Andy Fairweather Low on rhythm guitar and myself on electric guitar. It was a lovely moment.
For some people this might be a cliché – but in Charlie’s case it’s the absolute truth – he was the nicest gent you could ever meet. And such a pillar of strength for the Rolling Stones – to whom he brought a touch of Jazz and a mountain of pure Class.
Bless you Charlie. Rest in Peace and Rock on.
Brian May: Charlie Watts Tribute – Reaching Out lyrics/video
– https://youtu.be/8mxbGOCDmIE
Reaching Out – in memory of dear Charlie Watts. “Rock Therapy” Written by Andy Hill and Don Black. On vocals, Paul Rodgers; on lead guitar, me; on rhythm guitar, Andy Fairweather Lowe; on drums – the great Charlie Watts.
RIP Charlie.
Bri