Drummer Charlie Watts Quits The Rolling Stones - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-02-2009, 11:27 PM

Undercover has learned that Charlie Watts has quit The Rolling Stones.

A source within the Stones inner-circle says, “Charlie Watts has quit the band. He will never record or tour with the band again”.

The news does not come as a surprise. It was common knowledge that Keith Richards had to talk Charlie into contributing to the A Bigger Bang tour but this time it seems there is no calling Charlie back to active duty.

“The Stones are looking to Keith's Expensive Winos drummer Charlie Drayton to fill the void in all future Stones' callings,” our source says.

With Mick Jagger planning more Stones activity next year, the departure of Charlie will be a huge blow to the band. Charlie was the backbone of the band.

The 68-year old drummer simply doesn't want to do it anymore.

Charlie joined the Rolling Stones in January, 1963. He didn’t expect it would last. In fact, he kept his day job for several months until the band started to feel like a career.

Charlie’s decision to quit the band comes a three years short of the Stones 50th anniversary.

http://undercover.com.au/News-Story....ie_Watts_Quits

catlover79 · 09-02-2009, 11:31 PM

Wow, first Bill Wyman and now Charlie Watts. So does this mean that Mick and Keith are the only original members left? I think Ron Wood is still there, even though he wasn't there at the beginning.

Marvo301 · 09-02-2009, 11:37 PM

It's just not right to up and quit a band after only 46 years. If you join a band you should be in it for the long haul! Come on show a little loyalty to your mates! At least wait until you know whether or not the band is going to hit it big!

catlover79 · 09-03-2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marvo301

It's just not right to up and quit a band after only 46 years. If you join a band you should be in it for the long haul! Come on show a little loyalty to your mates! At least wait until you know whether or not the band is going to hit it big!

Nighthawk76 · 09-03-2009, 02:41 AM

I think if Charlie does infact leave, the band should just call it a day. Even though Charlie isn't as high profile as Mick and Keith, he's too much a part of the band for them to be able to continue without him.

Cactus Jack · 09-03-2009, 08:05 AM

Did he run out of drums and not wnat to use his dentures or something?

Cactus Jack · 09-03-2009, 08:36 AM

But wow yeah, he's been with the band forever so why leave?

I guess Mick and Keith will have to call it a day now, or re-name the band The Zombies..oh wait...

ABlairican Pie · 09-03-2009, 08:54 AM

Story here:

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/b...lie-watts.aspx

phoebe7165 · 09-03-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

Story here:

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/b...lie-watts.aspx

Thanks for clearing that up. I read about Charlie quitting on another forum, but their publicist was also saying it wasn't true.

Cactus Jack · 09-03-2009, 10:41 AM

LOL I thought it may have been BS

catlover79 · 09-03-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

Did he run out of drums and not wnat to use his dentures or something?

EEEW.

MickeyMac · 09-03-2009, 03:50 PM

Well Charlie has been with them since they first started back in 1962. Maybe he is ready to retire. This is a blow since his has been so crucial to the Stones. I cant picture the band without him really, but Mick and Keith are not the stay home kind of guys so they may decide to find somebody new.

Regardless the Stones still kick ass.

70s show watcher · 09-03-2009, 09:20 PM

im glad hes not quitting i just cant picture the stone without charlie and his lopsided grin behind the drums

catlover79 · 09-03-2009, 10:43 PM

Exactly - he's just as integral to the Stones' success as Mick and Keith.

MickeyMac · 09-04-2009, 11:29 AM

I just heard that this was a rumor. Nice.

09-02-2009, 11:27 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Drummer Charlie Watts Quits The Rolling Stones Undercover has learned that Charlie Watts has quit The Rolling Stones. A source within the Stones inner-circle says, “Charlie Watts has quit the band. He will never record or tour with the band again”. The news does not come as a surprise. It was common knowledge that Keith Richards had to talk Charlie into contributing to the A Bigger Bang tour but this time it seems there is no calling Charlie back to active duty. “The Stones are looking to Keith's Expensive Winos drummer Charlie Drayton to fill the void in all future Stones' callings,” our source says. With Mick Jagger planning more Stones activity next year, the departure of Charlie will be a huge blow to the band. Charlie was the backbone of the band. The 68-year old drummer simply doesn't want to do it anymore. Charlie joined the Rolling Stones in January, 1963. He didn’t expect it would last. In fact, he kept his day job for several months until the band started to feel like a career. Charlie’s decision to quit the band comes a three years short of the Stones 50th anniversary. http://undercover.com.au/News-Story....ie_Watts_Quits
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09-02-2009, 11:31 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Wow, first Bill Wyman and now Charlie Watts. So does this mean that Mick and Keith are the only original members left? I think Ron Wood is still there, even though he wasn't there at the beginning.
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09-02-2009, 11:37 PM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	It's just not right to up and quit a band after only 46 years. If you join a band you should be in it for the long haul! Come on show a little loyalty to your mates! At least wait until you know whether or not the band is going to hit it big!
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09-03-2009, 08:05 AM	#6
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	Did he run out of drums and not wnat to use his dentures or something?
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09-03-2009, 08:54 AM	#8
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Charlie Watts is NOT leaving the Stones Story here: http://network.nationalpost.com/np/b...lie-watts.aspx
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09-03-2009, 02:41 AM	#5
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I think if Charlie does infact leave, the band should just call it a day. Even though Charlie isn't as high profile as Mick and Keith, he's too much a part of the band for them to be able to continue without him.

09-03-2009, 08:36 AM	#7
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	But wow yeah, he's been with the band forever so why leave? I guess Mick and Keith will have to call it a day now, or re-name the band The Zombies..oh wait...

09-03-2009, 10:41 AM	#10
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	LOL I thought it may have been BS

09-03-2009, 03:50 PM	#12
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	Well Charlie has been with them since they first started back in 1962. Maybe he is ready to retire. This is a blow since his has been so crucial to the Stones. I cant picture the band without him really, but Mick and Keith are not the stay home kind of guys so they may decide to find somebody new. Regardless the Stones still kick ass.

09-03-2009, 09:20 PM	#13
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	im glad hes not quitting i just cant picture the stone without charlie and his lopsided grin behind the drums

09-03-2009, 10:43 PM	#14
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Exactly - he's just as integral to the Stones' success as Mick and Keith.

09-04-2009, 11:29 AM	#15
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	I just heard that this was a rumor. Nice.