Sad sad news – Passing of Charlie Watts

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Charlie Watts - Credit: Roling Stones Facebook
Charlie Watts – Credit: Roling Stones Facebook

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.

Andy Fairweather Low, Briwn May, Paul Rodgers and Charlie Watts
Andy Fairweather Low, Briwn May, Paul Rodgers and Charlie Watts

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