Charlie Watts spent nearly 60 years as a member of the Rolling Stones. As the band's drummer, he was known for his steadiness, not the type of guy to throw in a needless fill or an indulgent solo.
In 1996, coinciding with the release of his solo jazz album, Long Ago and Far Away, the typically untalkative Watts broke character and agreed to an interview with Rolling Stone magazine. He explained ...
During his 58 years with the Stones, Watts, who died Aug. 24, often let the other members of the band take the spotlight on stage and in the press. Originally broadcast in 1991. This is FRESH AIR.
Sept 26 (Reuters) - The Rolling Stones kicked off the U.S. leg of their "No Filter" tour on Sunday with a video tribute to their late drummer Charlie Watts. The veteran British band, on their first ...