The Rolling Stones Deny Charlie Watts Departure From Tours
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Written by Jon Stickler
In other news concerning the Stones, a few days ago it was claimed for the second time in eight months that drummer Charlie Watts was to quit touring with the band due to his age. The Rolling Stones have now rubbished such claims issuing a statement denying that Charlie Watts is departing.
Australian media reported that the 68-year-old drummer’s membership of the band had been called into question and a report on the website Healrdsun.com.au claimed that sources within the Rolling Stones told them that Watts was to be replaced on forthcoming tour dates by "US drummer Steve Jordan".
Despite such allegations, The Rolling Stones released a statement last Monday (24th May) denying such claims.
A spokesperson explained, "Contrary to a fabricated and ill informed report that appeared yesterday on a small music website in Australia, we would like to make it clear that drummer Charlie Watts has not left The Rolling Stones.”
"Charlie is currently being interviewed by the media promoting their latest project - the release of the album 'Exile on Main Street' and the forthcoming film Stones In Exile, released on DVD next month.’
The re-release of The Rolling Stones’ ‘Exile On Main Street’ album topped the UK album chart last week, the spokesperson added that
"Watts will be with his bandmates celebrating with the rest of the Stones… as the 'Exile' album is Number One in the UK charts".
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