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Title: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 6^th, 2010 at 4:39pm

The one and only Carlo Little passed away five years ago today, a lot of Stones connection and one of them, the drummer who turned down Brian Jones' invitation to join the Rolling Stones

This is how his cool and groovy graveyard looked before our tribute

Picture with thanks to you know who ;)

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Gazza on Aug 6^th, 2010 at 4:59pm

Nice. His daughter used to post on here occasionally. She was a very sweet lady.

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Heart Of Stone on Aug 6^th, 2010 at 5:22pm

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Aug 6^th, 2010 at 4:39pm:

Was this invitation before Charlie joined? never heard this one before.

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 6^th, 2010 at 5:57pm

Yes, before Charlie but the stones couldn't afford his salary (1962) Carlo was with Cyril Davies and the rollin' stones opening for them :o; Carlo then recommended Charlie to the Stones, Charlie was Alexis Korner's drummer and was the same story, they couldn't pay his salary so they had bad and very bad drummers in the beginning. It was until early 1963 that the Stones hired Charlie

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 6^th, 2010 at 6:02pm

BTW, even that the Rolling Stones couldn't hire Carlo, he played some live gigs with the Stones in 1962 and 1963, his last gig was just three days before Charlie joined, literally Charlie replaced Carlo

Check our website for details http://rocksoff.org/1962.htm and http://rocksoff.org/1963.htm :willya

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Sioux on Aug 6^th, 2010 at 6:17pm

I can't believe it's been 5 years since Carlo passed away. :( I know he was present at some of the Brian gatherings at the graveside and pub, usually during the week of July 3, I think....

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Heart Of Stone on Aug 6^th, 2010 at 6:32pm

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Aug 6^th, 2010 at 6:02pm:

Thanks Voodoo for the information, now I know something I didn't before.

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 6^th, 2010 at 8:26pm

It's always nice to learn all days, if we don't learn each and everyday we're wasting time, it's nice too when you help to learn

Well, some pix, this was taken backstage in Paris by his wife Iris

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Bitch on Aug 6^th, 2010 at 9:02pm

Wow I never knew this story either! Cool gravestone. RIP

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 6^th, 2010 at 10:23pm

These pictures were taken in 1998 in Wembley when the Stones played during the Bridges to Babylon Tour, the news with these pictures were that "Carlo Little was approached by the Rolling Stones when they were forming, Carlo declined their offer and advised them to ask Charlie Watts. Carlo now runs a burger van in Wembley"

More later

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Kilroy on Aug 7^th, 2010 at 1:29am

THANKS FOR THIS POST....I NEVER KNEW THIS INFORMATION. I don't think I've ever said this before........and at the risk of sound incredibly crass.......... but that is one the coolest grave markers I've ever seen.............being a drummer...."I Love it" "Rock on Mr Carlo Little"

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Gazza on Aug 7^th, 2010 at 6:38am

Bitch wrote on Aug 6^th, 2010 at 9:02pm:

Wow I never knew this story either! Cool gravestone. RIP

Yeah - Carlo got a bit of media coverage around the time of the Stones' Wembley shows in '99. The press obviously loved the story of him running a burger stall while the Stones were playing to 140,000 people in two shows just up the road. It was good publicity for him and the band he was still playing with at the time and to his eternal credit, he used it in a very positive manner. It was great that he also got to meet the Stones again as a result of it.

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by corgi37 on Aug 7^th, 2010 at 8:18am

I am positive i read in a Aussie mag years ago that Carlo said to Keith Moon "I dont know what you're doing, but dont stop". Or words to that effect.

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 7^th, 2010 at 11:14am

Carlo was a teacher in London and was the teacher of Keith Moon when Moonie was a teenager, Keith Moon was not just his pupil but his fan and learned not just the technique but the savage way to play it

Check his website http://www.carlolittle.com/

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 7^th, 2010 at 11:38am

Backstage at the Olympia in Paris on July 11, 2003

Hi Fotini!!

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Gazza on Aug 7^th, 2010 at 12:34pm

I think the blonde girl in the first pic is Carlo's daughter.

When I saw the 4th pic, my first reaction was 'how the hell did Jumacfly get backstage with the Stones?'

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by jackson cotone on Aug 7^th, 2010 at 2:19pm

:smilestu Didn't he teach Keith Monn how to play the drums?

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 7^th, 2010 at 3:51pm

jackson cotone wrote on Aug 7^th, 2010 at 2:19pm:

:smilestu Didn't he teach Keith Monn how to play the drums?

Yes, just read the post three above yours

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Honky Tonk Man on Aug 8^th, 2010 at 6:55am

Fabulous story and great pictures. I had no idea about the burger van!

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 8^th, 2010 at 10:50am

Our tribute to Carlo, see the vase, we're there in a humble tribute

Incense Burning

Carlo's Family Floral Tribute

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Gazza on Aug 8^th, 2010 at 2:33pm

Nice job, mate. :booze

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Sioux on Aug 8^th, 2010 at 6:17pm

Voo, that's wonderful!!!! ;D Thanks so much for having us represented. :-*

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 10^th, 2010 at 9:04pm

BTW; just in case you didn't visit http://www.carlolittle.com his album "Never Stop Rockin'" is available there via Amazon (UK) but it's also available in Amazon (US) and other on-line stores. Musicians playing are CARLO LITTLE, LONG JOHN BALDRY, MATTHEW FISHER, ART WOOD, RON WOOD, ALEX CHANTER, RICK BROWN, GERAINT WATKINS, EDDIE ARMER, CHANTER SISTERS,JOHNNY CASSANOVA

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 10^th, 2010 at 9:11pm

:areyoufuckingserious

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 10^th, 2010 at 9:13pm

Here with Nicky Hopkins with his band The Savages (more info at Carlo's website and at our Nicky Hopkins website too http://www.rocksoff.org/nicky.htm)

'Copyright Carlo Little, 1999, 2010. Not to be reproduced without permission'
This picture by courtesy of and with lot of thank yous to Giselle Rawlins, Carlo Little's daughter

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 10^th, 2010 at 9:21pm

With his band "Hurricane" in the 70's probably 1978

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Ade on Aug 11^th, 2010 at 2:28am

a lovely guy -met him on a number of occasions.
The 'Night Of Honour' concert, celebrating his life, held in 2006, was a great night.

Checkout 'Never Stop Rockin'. Contributing artists include Ronnie Wood, Jeff Beck & Long John Baldry

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Never Stop Rockin on Aug 12^th, 2010 at 6:00am

I would like to take this opportunity from the bottom of my heart,to thank the members of Rocks Off who visited Carlo’s grave last Friday and left flowers on the 5th anniversary of his death.

It’s so hearting to see that Carlo is not forgotten.
He was a wonderful Husband, Father and Friend as well as a very talented Drummer who is still very sorely missed :'(

Iris Little
xx

BTW the blonde in the photo is myself, not our Daughter

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by Gazza on Aug 12^th, 2010 at 6:30am

Never Stop Rockin wrote on Aug 12^th, 2010 at 6:00am:

I hope you were a little bit flattered by my mistake, Iris!

Thanks for your kind words. Carlo won't ever be forgotten on this site. Our thoughts are with all of your family at this sad time of the year.

Title: Re: 5 years gone - Carlo Little
Post by FotiniD on Aug 12^th, 2010 at 11:33am

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Aug 7^th, 2010 at 11:38am:

Backstage at the Olympia in Paris on July 11, 2003

Hi Fotini!!

Hehe, how well you know me Voodoo ;D

Very nice thread and a great story.