By 1986, Charlie Watts was vocal about his frustrations with being a Rolling Stone
In a clip from this same interview with BBC, Watts even said “the name ‘Rolling Stones’ doesn’t mean anything to me”.
But Charlie maintains a dry wit despite his frustrations – saying that playing for the Stones felt like 5 years of work and 20 years of hanging around
It’s clear that the rock & roll lifestyle took a toll on a lot of rockers, especially when you’re sharing a stage with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. But Charlie deserved the same appreciation – not just for his drumming, but for his honesty about the ups and downs of the rock lifestyle
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