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Aug 28, 2021,12:43 PM
 

... was told by Keith Richards in his autobiography.
In 1984, the Stones were in Amsterdam. Keith and Mick returned to the hotel at 5:00 AM. Mick wanted to talk with Charlie.
“Don’t call him, not at this time,” said Keith. “But he did, and said: ‘Where is my drummer?’ There was no answer, and he hung up the phone.”
According to Keith, 20 minutes later someone knocked on the door of the room he was in with Mick. It was Charlie, who, far from showing up in his pajamas at that hour, looked perfectly dressed in a suit, tie and perfume.
“I opened the door and he didn’t even look at me, he walked right past me, stood in front of Mick and said, ‘Never call me your drummer again. I am not your drummer, you are my damn singer.' Then he grabbed him by the lapels of his jacket. and gave him a right hook “, Richards recounted.
Rest in the pocket, Charlie.

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Which Watch Is Charlie...

 
 By: elliot55 : August 27th, 2021-17:02
... Wearing? I bet it's an Omega DeVille because Mr. Watts was a super classy guy. - Scott ...  
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Glad you asked, Scott. My sense is he wasn't a watch guy . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 27th, 2021-17:57
. . . and from the few images available seemed to wear mostly dress watches. However, I do recall seeing a video clip of him wearing an Eterna Madison. Maybe he wore the Zenith tribute. [photo credit: FX] On second thought: nah. Way too classy a guy to be...  
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Not to be mean, but he looks terrible for 80...

 
 By: mdg : August 27th, 2021-20:13
...I know he was a rock star, but Mick and Keith look much better...
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How Charlie Has Passed And...

 
 By: elliot55 : August 27th, 2021-20:24
... Keith Richards still walks the earth is a mystery
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Him and Willie Nelson : )

 
 By: mdg : August 27th, 2021-20:33
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Let's wish the best to Keith ( and Mike ) but I wonder how they will do without Charlie...

 
 By: amanico : August 27th, 2021-22:42
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He may outlive everyone

 
 By: NautNut : August 28th, 2021-03:08
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Perhaps Mick and Keith have been living a virile adventure

 
 By: Gelato Monster : August 28th, 2021-03:41
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They are not called Strolling Bones for nothing..

 
 By: Centurionone : August 28th, 2021-12:29
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He looks very frail indeed in this

 
 By: Gwai : August 27th, 2021-22:38
picture. Then, we all will if we don't check out earlier, right? Cheers Marc
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This story

 
 By: Centurionone : August 28th, 2021-12:43
... was told by Keith Richards in his autobiography. In 1984, the Stones were in Amsterdam. Keith and Mick returned to the hotel at 5:00 AM. Mick wanted to talk with Charlie. “Don’t call him, not at this time,” said Keith. “But he did, and said: ‘Where is... 
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Was it in "Life"?

 
 By: Ivan5 : August 28th, 2021-18:05
Must have missed it...
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Cool story...

 
 By: Mostel : September 2nd, 2021-02:26
I def do not believe this story tho.... RIP CW
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Mick's never denied the story publicly to the best of my knowledge . . .

 
 By: Dr No : September 3rd, 2021-23:49
. . . so my sense is there's more substance than fluff to it. ;-)
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