Charlie Watts, the drummer who anchored the Rolling Stones throughout their reign as the World’s Greatest Rock & Roll Band, died on Tuesday. His death was announced by a spokesperson for the group: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He had not missed a Rolling Stones concert since joining the band in 1963. (Associated Press)In 2004, the Charlie Watts Tentet released the live album “Watts at Scott’s.” By the time of its August release, Watts was diagnosed with throat cancer. That year, the Rolling Stones released “Blue & Lonesome,” a collection of blues covers, and the final album Watts would play on.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 24, 2021 16:47 UTC