rest in peace charlie watts: you ROCKED our world

It ripped me up to hear today that brother Charlie Watts, drummer extraordinaire with the Rolling Stones, went home to that never-ending sacred concert beyond this realm today. As others have wisely noted: Charlie NEVER played too much or too little. Just what was needed to rock the house and keep the rest of the band grounded.

Damn but that boy could play - and tears are flowing listening to Charlie kick ass while Keith, Mick and Ronnie tear it up at the front of the stage. My band, Creepin' Jesus, used to play "Gimme Shelter" and it is still as fresh in 2021 as it was in 1969. There isn't a shitty version out there on You Tube but this is one of the hottest with GREAT sound. And dig the fact that it's Charlie holding it all together when it could become a run away train at any moment. (And don't miss Ms. Lisa Fischer who takes it to another level!)

Another ALL TIME favorite where the whole band is sublime happens in "Can't You Hear Me Knockin!" Keith explodes with his opening riff, but Charlie slams a punch to the gut with his off beats and snare/kick drum finesse. Mick is a monster before the whole groove shifts and Bobby Keyes wreaks havoc with his sax. OMG this is STILL pure bliss.

Whether it's "Satisfaction" or "I'm Just Waitin' on a Friend," or even "Jump on Top of Me, Baby" dear Charlie of blessed memory brings home the bacon with his spot on drumming. I would be remiss if I didn't add this... Rest in Peace and thank you for the ride. It was ecstatic.