The Wick wrote on Aug 4
th, 2021 at 11:20pm:
I am not doubting that this is true, but the article definitely sounds dodgy, or the quotes attributed to him sound like they were written by a publicist or someone in their office. When would Charlie Watts every say this:
“For once, my timing has been a little off.”
That sounds completely unlike him. The rest of the article sounds similarly shite.
Of course its true. He's issued a statement - with his trademark wit - through the band's publicist. Its now on all of the Stones official social media channels and each of his 3 band mates as well as Steve Jordan have put out statements
All a bit of a shocker, although thankfully the headline about 'emergency surgery' makes things a bit more dramatic than the statement suggests. Procedure completely successful and he seems in good spirits. Thats the main thing.
Also interesting that the band's official statement that he is 'unlikely to be available for the resumption of the ..tour' and Steve Jordan's comment that he'll be happy 'to give up my seat on the drum riser as soon as Charlie tells me he is good to go' would suggest that there might be a chance he could play some of the shows, although how practical that would be with minimal rehearsal I'm not so sure.
Sadly another reminder - as if we need it - how fragile things are with the Stones at this stage of their careers
Get well soon, Charlie!