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Janice · 08-14-2004, 05:39 PM

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Rolling Stones Drummer Watts Has Cancer

LONDON (AP) - Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts is being treated for throat cancer, a spokesman for the band said Saturday.

Watts, 63, was diagnosed in June and has completed four weeks of a six-week course of radiotherapy at London's Royal Marsden Hospital.

"He is expecting to make a full recovery and start work with the rest of the band later in the year," the spokesman said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

He said Watt's treatment had not interfered with any tour or recording plans for the Stones, who have been "relaxing between work commitments" following a world tour last year.

Known as the most laid-back member of the band he joined more than 40 years ago, Watts has also performed with a variety of jazz ensembles.

AKA · 08-14-2004, 05:41 PM

I just read that on Yahoo! News. That's awful. Aside from Mick, he's my favorite members of the Stones.

Janice · 08-14-2004, 05:43 PM

Cancer is always serious, but throat cancer is often one of the deadly forms....George Harrison.

AKA · 08-14-2004, 05:49 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
Cancer is always serious, but throat cancer is often one of the deadly forms....George Harrison.

Yeah. George had throat cancer in 1997, but was later given a clean bill of health. But in 2001 he was diagnosed with lung cancer, which spread to his brain.

That's what happened to Carl Wilson, as well. Lung cancer that went to his brain.

Yet people are still smoking.

ABlairican Pie · 08-14-2004, 06:24 PM

That is very sad.

Nighthawk76 · 08-14-2004, 06:40 PM

I wish Charlie a fast recovery. One of rock's great drummers. Along with Keith Richards, Charlie IS the stones.

Jrnygrl · 08-14-2004, 09:01 PM

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I wish Charlie a fast recovery. One of rock's great drummers. Along with Keith Richards, Charlie IS the stones.

Ditto! Charlie is the coolest. I always love seeing him drum, he just does it like its second nature.

08-14-2004, 05:39 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Rolling Stones Drummer Watts Has Cancer http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D84F7K180.html Rolling Stones Drummer Watts Has Cancer LONDON (AP) - Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts is being treated for throat cancer, a spokesman for the band said Saturday. Watts, 63, was diagnosed in June and has completed four weeks of a six-week course of radiotherapy at London's Royal Marsden Hospital. "He is expecting to make a full recovery and start work with the rest of the band later in the year," the spokesman said, speaking on condition of anonymity. He said Watt's treatment had not interfered with any tour or recording plans for the Stones, who have been "relaxing between work commitments" following a world tour last year. Known as the most laid-back member of the band he joined more than 40 years ago, Watts has also performed with a variety of jazz ensembles.

08-14-2004, 05:41 PM	#2
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	I just read that on Yahoo! News. That's awful. Aside from Mick, he's my favorite members of the Stones. Attached Images

08-14-2004, 06:24 PM	#5
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	Poor Charlie. That is very sad.
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08-14-2004, 05:43 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Cancer is always serious, but throat cancer is often one of the deadly forms....George Harrison.

08-14-2004, 06:40 PM	#6
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I wish Charlie a fast recovery. One of rock's great drummers. Along with Keith Richards, Charlie IS the stones.