Time to start talking refunds...

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Some Guy wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2021 at 4:37pm:

If this really happens, it will be the second time the Stones play without Charlie since he joined the band in January 1963. The first was on the Stu tribute show at the 100 Club in 1986 and it was only for a few minutes as Charlie was late, the drummer with the stones was Simon Kirke (Free/Bad Co.)

Oh man. Had a feeling this might happen one of these days. uckily it doesn;t seem too bad. Get better Charlie. Keep on banging!!

Yes, get well Charlie! This sucks

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.

If they tour without out him it means the death of the stones

The Wick wrote on Aug 4^th, 2021 at 11:20pm:


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!

The official announcement :

https://twitter.com/RollingStones/status/1423161159813828610/photo/1

I'm happy for Charlie he's doing well, but this is some serious bullshit!!!

Shut it down.

Just give the damn refunds. Don't get cheap now. We will not support.

Gazza wrote on Aug 5^th, 2021 at 4:38am:


I actually think it's probably understated a bit. With his previous health issue and age, it's probably more serious. Also, just speculating, but "emergency" allows them to get out of legal commitments, whereas if this is a longer standing issue, there is less wiggle room. Nonetheless, there will clearly be a winding down of the band coming up in the next year or so I guess, which is reasonable. For now, I just wish all of them, especially Charlie and Ronnie good health.