So many of them died before their time: drugs, suicide, murder, car crash, airplane accident, drowning - you name it. A Stones fan since 1963; and Charlie somehow never had the adulation as a musician that fell to Mick, Keith, Brian, Mick Taylor, Ron or even Bill Wyman.
My favorite story about Charlie, confirmed by Keith in his book. Late one night, a drunken Jagger was calling out: "Where's my fucking drummer?" As I said, it was late. Charlie got out of bed; shaved; put on a suit; and went to find Mick. And punched him on the nose. "Don't ever call me your fucking drummer again. You're my fucking singer."
Harmony was restored.
Goodbye Charlie and thank you for the music
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Re: Goodbye Charlie and thank you for the music
Love that story. Charlie was one of the best drummers ever; and, apparently, a pretty good social worker as well. RIP Charlie, and may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.