August 2021 Recap: Charlie Watts Dies, John Lydon Loses LawsuitAugust 2021 Recap: Charlie Watts Dies, John Lydon Loses LawsuitMonth's other major headlines included Kiss' COVID-19 battles and a reunion between Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Rolling Stones Salute Late Charlie Watts at Secret Tribute ShowRolling Stones Salute Late Charlie Watts at Secret Tribute ShowBand members plus former bassist Bill Wyman attended the exclusive event.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Rolling Stones Were Certain Charlie Watts Would ReturnRolling Stones Were Certain Charlie Watts Would ReturnStand-in drummer Steve Jordan said he expected his position to be temporary. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Why Rock Hall's All-Star Charlie Watts Tribute Jam Didn't HappenWhy Rock Hall's All-Star Charlie Watts Tribute Jam Didn't HappenGo-Go’s bassist Kathy Valentine says rehearsal for closeout song was a highlight of their induction experience.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Keith Richards Says Charlie Watts Is ‘Smiling Down’ on the StonesKeith Richards Says Charlie Watts Is ‘Smiling Down’ on the StonesGuitarist reflects on “seamless transition” to drummer Steve Jordan.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Rolling Stones Producer Never Knew Why Charlie Watts Was a MemberRolling Stones Producer Never Knew Why Charlie Watts Was a MemberChris Kimsey recalls learning that drummer “was not like the others.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ronnie Wood Recalls Final Hospital Visit With Charlie WattsRonnie Wood Recalls Final Hospital Visit With Charlie WattsBandmates "watched horse racing on TV and just shot the breeze" in London room where Wood was treated for cancer in 2020.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Stones Studio Sessions Will be ‘Difficult’ Without Charlie WattsStones Studio Sessions Will be ‘Difficult’ Without Charlie WattsMick Jagger recalls recent final recording work with late drummer.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Mick Jagger Calls Late Charlie Watts Rolling Stones' 'Heartbeat'Mick Jagger Calls Late Charlie Watts Rolling Stones' 'Heartbeat'“He was a very reliable person, wasn’t a diva," singer said of late bandmate. "That’s the last thing you want in a drummer.”Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Rolling Stones Shows Will Still Have Charlie Watts’ Stamp on ThemRolling Stones Shows Will Still Have Charlie Watts’ Stamp on ThemBand's longtime production director says there "is always a piece of Charlie in the show."Gary GraffGary Graff