Grim Reaper 186 Posted August 15, 2004 Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones drummer, apparently receiving treatment for lung cancer... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/3566160.stm Doesnt sound too serious but maybe one to keep an eye on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faustus 9 Posted August 15, 2004 I hope it is serious, I have had enough of seeing ageing has beens trying to act as though they are still in their 30's....They were good in their day, but I think its time to quit now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted August 15, 2004 The Daily Mail seemed to think it was quite a big event. I can confirm that even British seaside town pubs hold copies these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted August 16, 2004 I hope it is serious, I have had enough of seeing ageing has beens trying to act as though they are still in their 30's....They were good in their day, but I think its time to quit now... Charlie Watts is the only one of the Stones to retain any shred of dignity. He always seemed to be the old man roped in to help his snotty-nosed nephews and now at least he acts his age rather than prancing around embarrasingly with girls young enough to be his grandaughters or rambling incoherently with Johnny Depp. Don't really want to see him on DL but needs must... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poetry Man 2 Posted August 16, 2004 I heard on the grapevine that Charlie is fine. They rolled him down a hill and he gathered no moss, and as we all know a good and fit rolling stone gathers no moss. If he has shown signs of moss debris, we would have had cause to worry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted August 17, 2004 Charlie is fine. They rolled him down a hill and he gathered no moss, and as we all know a good and fit rolling stone gathers no moss ...ah, what's known as a drum roll, no doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Typhoid Harry 23 Posted August 17, 2004 Charlie is fine. They rolled him down a hill and he gathered no moss, and as we all know a good and fit rolling stone gathers no moss ...ah, what's known as a drum roll, no doubt. Actually, more commonly known as a rim shot... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted August 17, 2004 You filthy swine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted August 17, 2004 Very good I was reaching for the drum encylopedia myself there, until I read that post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted August 17, 2004 Very good I was reaching for the drum encylopedia myself there, until I read that post. I laughed so much I almost paradiddled myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,018 Posted August 24, 2021 Apparently Charlie Watts had his own thread a millennia ago. (Ok, 17 years ago, ha!) For the record, he died today. But you know that. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,018 Posted May 18, 2022 Nearly £30 million estate in the UK, with perhaps millions more in France. Sounds like he left it in trust for his missus: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/18602176/rolling-stones-charlie-watts-will-estate-millions/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,337 Posted December 19, 2022 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11554957/Shirley-Watts-wife-late-Rolling-Stones-drummer-Charlie-died.html Charlie Watts widow Shirley dies aged 82. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
