Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman expressed surprise that the band continued after drummer Charlie Watts' death, suggesting they persisted because they had no other pursuits. Wyman, who left the band in 1993, noted that while he had various interests outside music, the Stones seemed to focus solely on the band. He recalled the band's initial disbelief when he announced his departure, which they only accepted two years later.
Keith Richards appeared on The Howard Stern Show and discussed various topics including writing Stones hits, the origin of the band's new album Hackney Diamonds, and his memories of late drummer Charlie Watts. Richards also talked about his grandfather teaching him guitar and his continued passion for playing every day. He praised Watts' feel and intelligence as a drummer and discussed the importance of silence in music.
A two-part auction with Christie's will feature the extensive collection of literature and memorabilia owned by the late Rolling Stones drummer, Charlie Watts. The collection includes first edition copies of classic novels such as F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby and Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles, as well as rare editions of works by James Joyce, PG Wodehouse, and Agatha Christie. The auction also includes jazz memorabilia and rare recordings. Part one of the auction will take place in London on September 28, with part two running online from September 15 to 29.
A collection of over 500 items, including a first edition of "The Great Gatsby" with inscriptions by F. Scott Fitzgerald, belonging to the late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts will be auctioned off in September. The collection features rare first editions by renowned authors and jazz memorabilia, such as personal possessions of jazz legends like Charlie Parker. The items are expected to sell for prices ranging from £800 to £300,000 ($1,020 to $383,000). Highlights from the collection will be displayed in Los Angeles and New York before the auction.
The book collection and jazz memorabilia of Charlie Watts, the late drummer of the Rolling Stones, will be auctioned off by Christie's. The collection includes rare first editions, such as a signed copy of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby and a first edition of Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles. Watts' love for literature and jazz is evident in his collection, which also features books by Agatha Christie, P.G. Wodehouse, and James Joyce, as well as memorabilia related to jazz musicians like Charlie Parker. The auction will take place in September, with highlights displayed in New York, Los Angeles, and London.
