Charlie Watts Dies

 

Charlie Watts has died. He was a great drummer. Some drummers are more celebrated for their attention-grabbing performances. This is not what good drumming is about. The drummer is responsible for the roll in rock and roll, and this means consistency, not flash. Watts was flawless.

On Aussie TV, remembering Watts, the presenters shared opinions of the best Stones song. One suggested "Wild Horses." A great song, but not a true Stones song. The best Stones song, to my mind, against stiff competition, is "Gimme Shelter."