CHARLIE WATTS

The Stones guitarist, and frontman of Keith Richards & the X-Pensive Winos, talks about his solo career; the passing of Stones drummer Charlie Watts; writing new music with Mick Jagger; and how he kicked his most persistent addiction.

Britain Ronnie Wood Photo Call British musician and painter Ronnie Wood poses for photographers with a paintbrush after signing his name, at a photo call to unveil his new artwork entitled 'Abstract Performance' at Wood Lane, west London on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP) (Joel C Ryan)LONDON — (AP) — Ronnie Wood had to use stairs to sign his name on his latest work of art — a giant abstract painting of the Rolling Stones. “It’s great because they finally discovered I can paint,” exclaimed Wood. The Rolling Stones hope to play a summer tour this year. Wood also discussed painting a portrait of the Duke of Edinburgh, which was finished shortly before his death in April 2021.

Ronnie Wood has unveiled his latest work of art: a giant abstract painting of the Rolling Stones.

It's never easy to define a year in pop culture, especially in a rollercoaster year like 2021, when we were up and down again, and again, and again.

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — The Rolling Stones have played large stadium venues with more than 50,000 fans in attendance, but they ended their No Filter Tour on Tuesday night in a relatively intimate setting. >> Read more trending newsThe Stones wrapped up their tour in front of 7,000 fans at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, WPLG reported. ROLLING STONES IN TOWN - The Rolling Stones are wrapping up their latest U.S. tour at Hard Rock Live. The band played many of its standards on Tuesday, including “Street Fighting Man,” “Sympathy for the Devil,” “Paint It Black” and “Honky Tonk Women,” the magazine reported. The “World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band” ended its set with “Satisfaction.”Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 22 1965 English drummer Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones, circa 1965.

Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood, from left, Mick Jagger, Steve Jordan and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones perform during the "No Filter" tour at The Dome at America's Center, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in St. Louis. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)The Rolling Stones are no longer playing their ‘70s hit “Brown Sugar” at their live shows, according to The Los Angeles Times. But they’re trying to bury it.”>> Related: Mick Jagger tours Nashville sites on eve of concertMick Jagger told the newspaper that the Stones have played “Brown Sugar” every night since 1970. I can’t just write raw like that.’”>> Related: Rolling Stones pay tribute to Charlie Watts at start of US tourThe Rolling Stones kicked off their “No Filter” tour in St. Louis on Sept. 26. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 14 The Rolling Stones: 2021 "No Filter" Tour Opener - St. Louis Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones perform during the 2021 "No Filter" tour opener at The Dome at Americas Center on September 26, 2021 in St Louis, Missouri.

The Rolling Stones paid tribute Sunday to their late drummer, Charlie Watts, while kicking off the first date of the U.S. leg of their “No Filter” tour in St. Louis. Photos and videos of Watts were projected on four huge screens as a crowd of about 60,000 people shouted, “Charlie,” according to Reuters. It marked the start of the first Rolling Stones tour without Watts since 1963. >> Related: Charlie Watts, drummer for the Rolling Stones, dies at 80“It was quite emotional seeing those pictures of Charlie up on the screen,” Mick Jagger said after appearing onstage alongside Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, according to Reuters. Steve Jordan, a longtime Stones associate who was a member of Richards’ side project, X-Pensive Winos, played drums in Watt’s place Sunday, according to Rolling Stone.

ST. LOUIS — (AP) — The Rolling Stones are touring again, this time without their heartbeat, or at least their backbeat. The legendary rockers launched their pandemic-delayed "No Filter" tour Sunday at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis without their drummer of nearly six decades. Except for a private show in Massachusetts last week, the St. Louis concert was their first since Watts' death. The tens of thousands of fans wore masks as required by St. Louis' anti-virus protocol. Jezewski and her 60-year-old husband, Brad, brought their 30-year-old daughter, Sarah, to St. Louis for the concert.

The Rolling Stones are touring again, this time without their heartbeat, or at least their backbeat.

The Rolling Stones are touring again, this time without their heartbeat, or at least their backbeat. The legendary rockers launched their pandemic-delayed “No Filter” tour Sunday at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis without their drummer of nearly six decades. It was clear from the outset just how much the band members — and the fans — missed Charlie Watts, who died last month at age 80.

The best lessons that investors can learn from the Rolling Stones do not come from charismatic lead singer Mick Jagger; they come from drummer Charlie Watts.

The Rolling Stones paid tribute to their late drummer, Charlie Watts, with a two-minute video that showcased his ability and versatility behind the drum kit. >> Read more trending newsThe video, shared on the band’s Twitter and Instagram accounts, is a montage of photographs and videos of Watts playing, Variety reported. Watts, who joined the band in January 1963, died Tuesday at the age of 80. >> Charlie Watts, drummer for the Rolling Stones, dies at 80“So when the Stones asked me to join, they talked in terms of a band, a commitment in other words. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 22 1965 English drummer Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones, circa 1965.

Stones' tour continues: The Rolling Stones announced that the U.S. segment of their No Filter tour will continue after the death this week of drummer Charlie Watts. “The Rolling Stones’ tour dates are moving ahead as planned,” promoter Concerts West said in a statement, according to Rolling Stone. The show must go on: The Rolling Stones' U.S. tour dates this fall will proceed as planned after Charlie Watts' death, the band's concert promoter has announced. >> Charlie Watts, drummer for the Rolling Stones, dies at 80Three weeks ago, the band announced that Watts would be unable to join them on the road. >> Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts drops out of US tour after medical procedureWatts had successful treatment for throat cancer in 2004, Billboard reported.

Obit Charlie Watts FILE - Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts performs at the Rose Bowl, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. Watts died in London on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021 at age 80. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) (Chris Pizzello)LONDON — (AP) — Members of the Rolling Stones have saluted their unshakeable drummer Charlie Watts, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. Mick Jagger, the legendary rock band’s frontman, posted a photo on Twitter of a smiling Watts seated behind a drum. Having joined the Stones in 1963, the drummer ranked just behind Jagger and Richards as the group’s longest lasting and most essential member. He had previously announced he would not tour with the Stones in 2021 because of an undefined health issue.

Members of the Rolling Stones have shared tributes to their unshakeable drummer Charlie Watts, who died Tuesday at the age of 80.

Members of the Rolling Stones have saluted their unshakeable drummer Charlie Watts, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. Mick Jagger, the legendary rock band’s frontman, posted a photo on Twitter of a smiling Watts seated behind a drum. Lead guitarist Keith Richards shared a picture of a drum set with a hanging “Closed” sign.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A Tiitusville foster mom is behind bars, charged with child abuse. READ: Coronavirus: Study finds unvaccinated people 29 times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19The report states that Mitchell told officers the child had been throwing a temper tantrum. Mitchell told officers she ignored the tantrum. Mitchell told police she believed the child was faking being unconscious. According to the report, the child had bruises above her left eye, bruising and swelling to the forehead and scratches to her throat.

Watts' publicist said he passed away peacefully in a London hospital surrounded by his family.

Watts provided the backbone of the Rolling Stones' songs for more than half a century.

Obit Charlie Watts FILE - Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts performs at the Rose Bowl, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. Watts died in London on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021 at age 80. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) (Chris Pizzello)The death of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts drew swift reaction, including from rock ‘n’ roll royalty including Elton John and Paul McCartney. Charlie Watts was the ultimate drummer. "Charlie Watts was the most elegant and dignified drummer in rock and roll. Herein lies the band's secret; there is no greatness- without a great drummer.

Rock ‘n’ roll royalty are among those mourning the death of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts.

Watts was famous for his potent beat and unflappable style, featured on all 26 Rolling Stones studio albums and numerous live albums.

Watts provided the backbone of the Rolling Stones' songs for more than half a century.

Obit Charlie Watts FILE - Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones poses for a portrait on Nov. 14, 2016, in New York. Watts' publicist, Bernard Doherty, said Watts passed away peacefully in a London hospital surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP, File) (Victoria Will)LONDON — (AP) — Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock’s greatest rhythms sections and used his “day job” to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his publicist. Watts had announced he would not tour with the Stones in 2021 because of an undefined health issue. The Stones began, Watts said, “as white blokes from England playing Black American music” but quickly evolved their own distinctive sound.

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died, according to his publicist. >> Read more trending newsWatts’ publicistRolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at the age of 80, his publicist says https://t.co/7Siet8SskY — BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) August 24, 2021Check back for updates to this developing story. ©2021 Cox Media Group

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80.

Music - The Rolling Stones FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2019 file photo, Ronnie Wood, from left, Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones perform in East Rutherford, N.J. The Rolling Stones are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their album “Tattoo You” with a remastered collection that includes nine previously unreleased tracks. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File) (Greg Allen)NEW YORK — (AP) — The Rolling Stones are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their album “Tattoo You” with a remastered collection that includes nine previously unreleased tracks. The Grammy-nominated “Tattoo You” remains the last Stones album to hit No.1 in the U.S. charts, peaking at the top spot on Sept. 19 and remaining there for some 10 weeks. The Rolling Stones received their first Grammy nomination for album of the year for “Some Girls” in 1978.

The Rolling Stones are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their album “Tattoo You” with a remastered collection that includes nine previously unreleased tracks.

Charlie Watts out Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts will not be part of the band's "No Filter" tour in the U.S. because of an undisclosed medical procedure. (Roberto Ricciuti/Getty Images)Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts will miss the band’s upcoming U.S. tour after undergoing an unspecified medical procedure. >> Read more trending news“For once, my timing has been a little off,” Watts, 80, who has been with the band since 1963, said in a statement. Charlie Watts has dropped out of the Rolling Stones' entire U.S. tour due to an unspecified medical procedure. He will not be playing on the Stones upcoming tour.

LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts will likely miss the band's upcoming U.S. tour to allow him to recover from an unspecified medical procedure. A spokesperson for the musician said the procedure was “completely successful” but that Watts needs time to recuperate. The Stones are set to resume their No Filter tour with a stadium show on Sept. 26 in St. Louis. Watts, 80, said in a statement he did not want his recovery to further delay the tour, which is set to visit several U.S. cities including Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. I am working hard to get fully fit but I have today accepted on the advice of the experts that this will take a while,” Watts said.

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts will likely miss the band’s upcoming U.S. tour to allow him to recover from an unspecified medical procedure.

Music Rolling Stones Return FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2019 file photo, Mick Jagger, center, performs with his Rolling Stones bandmates, from left, Ron Wood, Charlie Watts and Keith Richards during their concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. The Stones announced Thursday, July 22, 2021, that they will relaunch their U.S. tour on Sept. 26 in St. Louis. Their revived tour will include some new dates in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and a show at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The Rolling Stones announced on Thursday the relaunch of their U.S. “No Filter” tour, which had been derailed by the pandemic, beginning in St. Louis on Sept. 26. See you there!”The 2021 No Filter tour begins Sept. 26 at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, followed by rescheduled stops in Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Minneapolis, Tampa, Dallas, Atlanta, Detroit and Austin.

Rolling Stones fans in the United States will finally be getting, yes, some satisfaction: The band announced it was relaunching its “No Filter” tour, derailed by the pandemic, this fall.

FILE - Ron Wood, from left, Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones perform during their concert in Pasadena, Calif. The Rolling Stones are releasing a new version of their 1973 album Goats Head Soup with three unheard tracks. The album coming out on Sept. 4, 2020 will have a four-disc CD and vinyl box set edition with ten bonus tracks. The Stones also released a video for one of the unheard songs, called Criss Cross. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)The Rolling Stones will release a new version of their 1973 album Goats Head Soup featuring three unheard tracks, including one featuring Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page.