I very much appreciate the kind words from all of you. I am so glad that you enjoyed my tribute.
@eg4449
3 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely priceless! Thank you for being a good friend to Charlie. And for sharing a little bit with us. ALL THE BEST.
@a.p.5906
3 жыл бұрын
Great stories Sir, thank you so much for sharing them with us. Loved the part when you were crawling around opening boxes, and boxes of great drums. Awesome back drop with all the classic kits sitting behind you. Especially the Orange Sparkle Ludwig drums. What sizes are with the kit??
@garysmith3173
3 жыл бұрын
A beautiful tribute. Thank you.
@jeremycook4080
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for those memories. Your stories about Charlie's relationship with Joe Morello was beautiful. I had the honour to study with Joe for 7 months in 1980 when I was over from Australia and he was a fantastically generous and gifted teacher. For Charlie to help him the way he did without hesitation speaks volumes for his respect for the musical lineage that Joe was part of.
@a.p.5906
2 жыл бұрын
I said Orange Sparkle, my mistake, I think they are Gold Sparkle.
@johnedwardday3255
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad l met you Charlie back in the 60s when you corted your wife from Fulham you never let fame change you God bless
@drhappyyy
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve. In my opinion, tributes like this are way more important than musical ones.
@stillphil
3 жыл бұрын
The Rare Humble and Classy Stone! Rest in Peace Charlie Watts.
@tonyeckman4822
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tribute to Charlie. R.I.P (rest in percussion)
@eoinodunlaing4391
3 жыл бұрын
Ha Ha!
@josevi5835
Жыл бұрын
The charm of Charlie was irresistible. His way of playing the drums, his fidelity to the Stones and his integrity are an example, not only for musicians, but also for all people. I am still processing his passing.
@petertuplin7759
2 жыл бұрын
Charlie Watts was a very modest person, it would be cool if his sketches of his hotel rooms were released in a nice book.❤
@stuenglefield4176
3 жыл бұрын
What an amazing tribute from you Steve. Charlie was unique! Nobody sounds like him.
@johnmccorry2397
2 жыл бұрын
My wife and I were very fortunate to catch a few of the Iridium gigs they were very special and yes he was one classy gentleman he will be missed
@cjansenATL
3 жыл бұрын
A wonderful tribute. We should all aspire to be as class an act as Charlie Watts.
@jerrytanenbaum2374
3 жыл бұрын
This was really very sweet. Good for you Steve Maxwell. In describing the heart of Charlie you have also revealed a peek at your own.
@JackyK555
3 жыл бұрын
Charlie was a great influence to many drummers, he created great grooves, beats and complemented the music he played. He will be missed but never forgotten. Thank you Charlie.
@ramencurry6672
2 жыл бұрын
I love how he basically proves that a Gretsch jazz kit can be also great for rock music.
@polara01
3 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful tribute to a great musician and human being. Charlie was blessed to have Steve as a friend as well. He is smiling down from heaven. They say birds of a feather flock together... here is proof. Thank you so much Steve for this beautiful tribute, really enjoyed it and learned some very interesting things about Charlie. R.I.P.
@petergoddard1960
3 жыл бұрын
I very briefly met Charlie in Mole Jazz a record shop in Kings Cross London. Just a random meeting, whilst searching through the racks of LPs and there was Charlie doing the same. We spoke briefly and pleasantly for a minute and just carried on browsing. He was friendly and just like any dude you might meet in a record shop.
@petergoddard1960
3 жыл бұрын
I should say this was back in the mid eighties.
@binkwood
3 жыл бұрын
Aside from his musical contribution Charlie Watts was one of, if not THE classiest rock star of all time!
@the6ig6adwolf
3 жыл бұрын
Not to take anything away from Charlie, Geddy Alex and Neil are up there in the class department.
@binkwood
3 жыл бұрын
I certainly a much bigger fan of Rush than I am of the Stones but there are some early clips of Geddy sounding pretty arrogant. I do agree Neil seemed to always be a complete gentlemen and in fact Charlie was a big Neil fan.
@the6ig6adwolf
3 жыл бұрын
@@binkwood it seems to me that Geddy's perceived arrogance from the earlier years came from him simply being tired during interviews which would obviously come from playing 300+ shows a year.
@stevetrivago
3 жыл бұрын
Seemed like the smoothest Stone to me… What a gift he left us ✊🏼
@nancyp3949
Жыл бұрын
Charlie had class, style, grace and dignity. A true English gentleman.
@LTColumbOX
5 ай бұрын
Found that a little emotional. I must be getting old. Great stories about old friends make the world go round
@brianpatterson2316
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your stories about Charlie…touching. I miss him.
@dorling91
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing tribute Steve. Charlie was a legend. I’ve used Charlie’s signature sticks all the time for over 10 years as I just love them - to know he generously dedicated the royalties to Joe is just amazing. What a legend. Thank you for the stories. True hero of mine
@robertweingartner2055
3 жыл бұрын
I loved watching this video. It's always great to hear about Chalie. I've been a Stones fan for 42 years and have to say even though he's going to be missed, Charlie had a great life. His music will live forever.
@maxmartino8979
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Mr. Steve 🙌🙏 Charlie will be forever in our ❤❤
@michaelrizzi6448
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this,and bless you brother…I played drums in a stones tribute band in the 90s out of tampa bay,played a maple 70s gretsch kit with stop sign 🛑 badge…..rip my brother….
@gordgibson6654
2 жыл бұрын
Thank-you Steve for these touching and heartfelt stories of Charlie
@ToddTheJoker
3 жыл бұрын
They were very enjoyable Steve and thank you for sharing them! I can't believe that Charlie is now in that echelon of musicians who are no longer with us. He was a major influence on me, not only in my drumming but in style as well. He was one of the best! RIP Charlie Watts
@Johnny-te4rv
Жыл бұрын
Ashes to ashes, funk to funky.
@paulevans3827
3 жыл бұрын
You clearly loved Charlie, we did too❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧
@Ramshackled17
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I bought my Ludwig drumkit in your NY store back in 2010. I play it everyday here in Brasil. Great video, thank you!
@rummagingthru
3 жыл бұрын
Kia ora from NZ. Thank you so much, I thoroughly enjoyed your stories about marvelous Charlie Watts.
@jmc2567
3 жыл бұрын
I have always like Charlie,I saw pictures of him,when I was a kid,(i,m 55 yrs old now)before I ever heard him play,and from that first picture,I liked him,his cool,smooth,sophisticated,style,suave,classy,impeccable appearance,like James Bond but so much better,like Steve said,the best dressed man on the planet,and the coolest,smoothest drummer,he made his drumming look effortless,unbelievable,so awesome,true class,thankyou so much Steve for this tribute,it means so much to me to hear what a true gentleman he really was,and to hear your kind words..
@bobc.5698
3 жыл бұрын
When I started playing drums Charlie's signature sticks were my favorite.
@gillianshaw9403
3 жыл бұрын
A heartening tribute, Steve! You know, drummers really are a world-wide family! As a teenager in Britain in the 1960s I hero worshipped Joe Morello. (Met him 3 times.) I had no idea he was financially in need. So the news that Charlie was such a help to Joe & Jean was great news. God bless all 3 of 'em!! They ALL brought such joy. (At a clinic Joe introduced Jean as "the best thing that's ever happened to me"!) As it says in the Good Book: "And there were giants in the land in those days." So true.
@hitital
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your recollections of your friendship with Charlie Watts. I really appreciate that you’ve taken the time to share some of your memories with all of us. Well done Steve👏🏻👏🏻😊
@michaeltocker2817
3 жыл бұрын
Great heartfelt personal remembrances of your friend,Steve. Thank you for sharing. Charlie certainly was a Legend...in every way.
@johndef5075
3 жыл бұрын
Charlie didnt miss a show in my lifetime! Glad I got to see him in 2015. Nice to hear that he was a genuinely nice person. RIP ❤
@davemandaro2138
3 жыл бұрын
Ginger Baker wasn’t shy about his “frank” opinion of “famous “ drummers, but he loved Charlie’s drumming and spoke very highly of him.
@morbidmanmusic
3 жыл бұрын
ginger has no pull.
@johngore7744
2 жыл бұрын
Ginger was great. Also very jazz influenced from way back. His drumming on Do What You like by Blind Faith is very ‘Take Five’ ish (Joe Morello ) but Ginger was a right c. And very bitter and even beat the shit outa Jack Bruce on stage apparently. Clapton couldn’t stand his abusive anger. Nope he was good but he wasn’t half the human being our Charlie was. Thanks Mr Watts.
@markfehrenbacher3837
3 жыл бұрын
My two favorite drummers.
@larrymccracken6681
3 жыл бұрын
This story sharing is rich, and I appreciate so much what you gave us here.
@davidbaber5445
Жыл бұрын
That was so pleasant,from obviously a pleasant man,thank you 🙂
@jeffreystaley5266
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Steve. Charlie Watts was an interesting human and musician. I only witnessed the Stones play live once. it was an amazing experience. As a drummer, I watched Charlie's unusual technique and appreciated its sonic results. Unconventional technique yielded epic results...I still can't explain it. Perhaps that is why I am a conventional drummer and Charlie was not.
@kathywiebusch3687
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Steve, for sharing some of your great memories of Charlie. I’m just a fan… knew a few things about each of them. Always had the impression that Charlie was a very nice man. But listening to your stories made Charlie Watts an iconic figure. A super neat man.
@pavia1414
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve Maxwell for always being there for us drummers no matter how famous 🤙
@PeterMosley
3 жыл бұрын
Over the years I have heard hundreds of musicians if not thousands who said when they saw the Beatles that change their life especially the drummers seeing Ringo and that propelled them and some of them famous drummers to a life of drumming Well as a kid when I saw the Beatles and the Stones I had already been drumming for several years in Drum Corps so it was pretty high-level rudimental snare and I remember sitting at a friends place - my closest friend also a drummer - we were huge Stone's fans and I was sitting by his bed with my 3S tapping away to a tune and my friend said "What the hell are you doing?" in my then sheltered all-rudiments-all-the-time modality I said "Well drumming?" My buddy said "idiot listen just listen" and I did and now having retired from almost 50 years of professional playing I always looked to that moment hearing Charlie ... truly hearing him when I was on stage "Am I serving the music?" and tried all my career to do just that and if I was ... I thank Charlie for that inspiration. Missed.
@paulrevelli
3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed hearing you reminisce, sir. Thank you. I've been celebrating Charlie's life through listening to a lot of Stones recordings, both live and in the studio. Such an amazing body of work. And he was such a good sport with the Stones, falling in line with all their trappings and foibles, personnel changes. Never forgetting what he was there to do. I will miss him. No offense, but it's is truly amazing (ironic?) that Keith outlived him!
@DavidSmith-ss1cg
3 жыл бұрын
Keith - of all people - appreciated the integrity Charlie provided; the opposite of his entropy. It's the two of them together that made the chug of the mighty engine of the Rolling Stones. Thanks for sharing this.
@josevi5835
Жыл бұрын
@@DavidSmith-ss1cg agree with you, but I consider Keith a person with a lot of integrity and consistency but different style than Charlie. Charlie was a gentleman while Richards is a bohemian. However, it does not matter at all, their friendship was charming.
@malcolmharley9826
3 жыл бұрын
Very well done, particularly your reference to Joe “Castilian Drums “ Morello, 1965, Stagg High School , Stockton, Ca. Dave Brubeck Quartet played and out door concert in the Senior Quad, Morello went off on the Castilian Drums solo, changed my life, experience of a lifetime.
@jmc2567
3 жыл бұрын
At the Rolling Stones voodoo lounge concert in Auckland,New Zealand,half way thru Mick introduced the band members,Charlie last,but when Mick said Charles name,every person in the audience started yelling,Charlie,Charlie,Charlie,Charlie,no one had planned it,no word of mouth to do it,it just happened,only 50-60,000 people,out of the blue,it was like magic,somehow,psychic or telepathy,I don,t know,but Charlie got 10x the cheers and appreciation than anyone,and he deserved it,and i was so rapt it had happened,something I will never forget,R I P CHARLIE,the coolest drummer of all time.🥁🎼🎵🎶🥁❤⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👄love,from,Auckland,New Zealand.
@ChrisOmfHare1
3 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful tribute to a man I've spent my whole life listening to - I'm sad that he's gone, but what a life & what a wonderful legacy he leaves behind. I'll spend the rest of my life listening to him too. Thank you so much for sharing this!
@brent3760
2 жыл бұрын
Steve, wonderful job. I cant hit the like button enough on this video.
@TonyCuscina
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent tribute Steve! I hope someday we shall meet. Thank you. 👍
@jimmypage9198
3 жыл бұрын
Vernon from Massachusetts here Steve. Thanks for sharing your stories. I really enjoyed them.
@bonitabill2596
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You Sir, how beautiful
@stevelunney
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for these reminiscences of Mr. Charlie Watts. Well done Steve
@samlagreca9283
Жыл бұрын
Just watched this for the second time and loved it ! ❤️Thanks Steve for sharing
@inspectortrout99
2 жыл бұрын
So lovely. Thank you.
@user-xe6gx6wh4g
3 жыл бұрын
Loved the tribute and hearing the stories. It makes me sad to know that a man who was there for me, groovin in the pocket and giving me so many great moments in all my 57 years is really gone now. Will miss him. RIP my man.
@johnpanick6080
2 жыл бұрын
A book of Charlie's collection, as you mentioned, would be fabulous!
@matthewpaluch777
3 жыл бұрын
😎👍a fitting tribute Steve... Rest easy Charlie, thank you for the music, stories & great memories!
@michaelfulgenzi7445
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Appreciated. We'd love to see that book!
@geneahart5607
3 жыл бұрын
Steve, you should finish the book. This video is invaluable, thank you.
@lightanddreamsphotography7140
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful stories, the best Charlie tribute I've heard, thanks for that :)
@neil2550
3 жыл бұрын
RIP Charlie watts, thank you for your tribute to your mate
@bgwcl
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these great stories Steve.
@vaquero4495
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this Steve.
@joewar-booker5485
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks... Charlie❤ without its sinuosity the stones would not have been rolling
@jimwarnock1250
3 жыл бұрын
Stories mean so much! Thanks for sharing them. Finish the book!
@paulunde
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. I also saw your post on Instagram. That was where I learned of Charlie's fondness for Joe Morello. How was a dear friend of mine and I was another of his devoted students. AND in 2010 I bought my beloved Maple Craviotto kit from you Steve. You made it possible by taking a trade on my DW's at the time. You were so kind to me. I hope our paths cross again some day.
@donf3739
3 жыл бұрын
Thank your for sharing these stories. I loved every word.
@trommelprof
3 жыл бұрын
Thank for your heartfelt words about a beautiful musician and person.
@thomaskauser8978
2 жыл бұрын
It was a tough ticket and very tight act. It was a different kind of show! The crowd in boulder really had a bucket list feel to it, in a happy to be alive time? START ME UP - best open!
@robinwebster4431
2 жыл бұрын
Lovely.
@sjirk
2 жыл бұрын
thank you sir for sharing these amazing stories! Charlie still is one of my main influences. grtz. from Holland
@brunositbon939
3 жыл бұрын
Charlie the Magic man , Charlie forever
@pricolo67
3 жыл бұрын
Great stories about Charlie!! Thank you for sharing them with us Steve!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️
@michaeldinanno
Жыл бұрын
my Fav.
@petervandolah5322
3 жыл бұрын
What excellent stories, Thank You ...
@michaellowe17
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this sir. Charlie was a very special person.
@mikejohnson2226
3 жыл бұрын
What a warm, interesting and engaging tribute befitting a man of Charlie's accomplishments, impact, class and humanity. Thank you so much for sharing Steve. You've helped ease the sorrow of losing one of the great ones.
@willwatz7065
3 жыл бұрын
Loved your talk...Charlie was my mentor during my drumming years. I think the idea of a book with some great photos of and descriptions of famous people's drum sets would sell big time.
@lance4613
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, Thanks Steve. Best wishes, Lance. ( UK ).
@cecilefox9136
3 жыл бұрын
It's all so sweet and touching.
@charlestea3642
2 жыл бұрын
What a story Steve! That was a great memory of one of the greatest. Incredible episode!
@hippydippy
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Tribute to a Wonderful Man.
@Austin4098
3 жыл бұрын
That was a nice tribute. Thank you.
@peterblack1639
3 жыл бұрын
He is one of the most reserved humans to ever walk the Earth which is in direct contrast to his employement for decades........
@harveywebb6776
3 жыл бұрын
No THANKYOU I really love what it is that you have shared so eloquently 🖖🏻
@travismatern6359
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve, and Thank you Charlie.
@kingbeastie
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, amazing to hear such lovely stories. Charlie's been my drumming hero for many many years for many reasons. Your tribute was perfect. I've got my own lovely story about when I met Charlie once, many years ago. I'll email it to you, I think you'd appreciate it. Thanks.
@alanbrown8639
3 жыл бұрын
As a British drummer growing up in the 60,s I appreciate your input about Charlie ..I always will remember the great times I had playing in London where I was born ..and had the highest regard for this very humble man and his playing a great human being!
@ranjacobovitz2280
2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Maxwell, you are a sweet gentleman.
@itsjjp6070
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice, Steve. Thanks for sharing some of your experiences with Charlie. This was a pleasant surprise for me late this evening, and the perfect way to cap off the day.
@karlsonkab51
2 жыл бұрын
Of all the tributes I've seen, , yours comes across as probably the finest and ultimately, most touching.
@stevemaxwelldrums
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much! Steve
@karlsonkab51
2 жыл бұрын
@@stevemaxwelldrums and you are very special too - its a wonderful pleasure to see and hear your drumming on those old and precious kits.
@noelmcmurray6147
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That was a wonderful video of my main musical influence being Charlie Watts and incredible insight into other sides of CW.
@rhythmsaint73
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this Steve. Charlie would not expect it but would for sure appreciate it. I met him in Ronnie at Ronnie Scott’s And he was a gent we spoke for an hour . We talked music drums and cars. He knew my drum teacher I had as a kid who was from London . I was thrilled to hear him speak of him . What a diamond Geezer
@dancusack1966
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve
@mikeobrien1559
7 ай бұрын
A lovely tribute.
@johnfrei9057
3 жыл бұрын
Great stories about a great man.
@paulbruno8327
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve for sharing your memories of Charlie. In numerous interviews I kept hoping somebody would say something about his Ludwig sky blue pearl set! Finally!!! I’m so glad to hear that it’s still around and in his collection! I really hope you can do a book on his drum collection. God Bless Always Charlie 🙏🏻🥁
@timothymckenna1702
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Steve!
@roscoenyc
3 жыл бұрын
Great stories. Thank you so much.
@brucejohnston3199
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve, I can see the pain in your face and the emotion in your voice.
@edjestone11
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Steve. Your story brings me some comfort, i'm very happy with it. Still miss Charlie, words can't tell how much....
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