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Very sad and can't help but feel that the end of this great band is nearly upon us as Mick and Keef have always said they'll stop as soon as Watts does...
My dad was a professional drummer and had to give it up in his early 70's. Even if Charlie has others to lug the kit around (my Dad didn't!) it's still hard work so at 80 years old I think he should have a break from it, medical reasons or not.
Hope he recovers and is back in the saddle soon enough though.
My dad was a professional drummer and had to give it up in his early 70's. Even if Charlie has others to lug the kit around (my Dad didn't!) it's still hard work so at 80 years old I think he should have a break from it, medical reasons or not.
Hope he recovers and is back in the saddle soon enough though.
The Stones are a hard working band and, as you say, it's a hard life being a drummer at that age anyway.
Hope he does one more tour rather than bow out like this.
Steve Jordan did some work with the Xpensive Winos so he comes with Keef's seal of approval but it won't be The Stones for me.
In fairness, they have continued to tour when many of their peers are either no longer with us, or are living inactive lives in retirement. Every tour is celebrated like it's going to be the last one. But just like Neil Warnock, there always seems to be just one more gig to play.
If this is truly the moment when the tour bus is parked for good, then we should simply thank them for the pleasure they have given to several generations of fans over the decades. Amazingly and against all odds, they have survived, but their legacy will endure forever.
In fairness, they have continued to tour when many of their peers are either no longer with us, or are living inactive lives in retirement. Every tour is celebrated like it's going to be the last one. But just like Neil Warnock, there always seems to be just one more gig to play.
If this is truly the moment when the tour bus is parked for good, then we should simply thank them for the pleasure they have given to several generations of fans over the decades. Amazingly and against all odds, they have survived, but their legacy will endure forever.
I saw them at the Olympic stadium a couple of years ago and they still put on a great show,but how much longer can they carry on for?I suppose the money they make from touring softens the pain a bit,but how much more do they need? Jagger has had health issues in the last couple of years,and now this with Watts
I saw them at the Olympic stadium a couple of years ago and they still put on a great show,but how much longer can they carry on for?I suppose the money they make from touring softens the pain a bit,but how much more do they need? Jagger has had health issues in the last couple of years,and now this with Watts
Saw them there too (the night Liam Gallagher supported) and they were phenomenal. Far better than 2002 when I had last seen them.
As you say though, over the last few years Watts and Woods have, thankfully recovered from cancer, Jagger has had heart problems and Keef, albeit it a while ago, had brain injuries after he fell out of the tree.
We're lucky to still have them but I can't it lasting too much longer.
If thermonuclear war broke out tomorrow and an asteroid hit the same time as a solar flare, the cockroaches would still have Keef to keep them company. Only way he’s going to peg it is if he goes vegan and starts yoga!
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