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Charlie Watts was the rock-steady heart of the Rolling Stones for 60 years. A stellar cast of musicians look at Charlie’s brilliance as a drummer and his unique personality. Show more Charlie ...
The New Pornographers drummer Joe Seiders has been arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography and other sex offenses. Seiders, 44, was arrested on April 9 in Palm Desert, Calif., after a ...
Lead guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend has announced that the band's longtime drummer, who is the son of Beatles legend Ringo Starr, is still a part of the "Baba O'Riley" group. "He's not ...
SEATTLE — Friends, family, and fans gathered Thursday to celebrate the life and legacy of Donald “Slick” Watts, the Seattle Supersonics icon who left an enduring mark both on and off the ...
As a kid, Portnoy's biggest heroes were Ringo Starr of The Beatles, Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, The Who's Keith Moon and Kiss drummer Peter Criss.
The Who has reportedly fired longtime drummer Zak Starkey. The news first surfaced on Tuesday night, with a spokesperson for The Who providing a statement to The Mirror that “the band made a ...
Starkey had been The Who’s full-time drummer since their Quadrophenia Tour in 1996. A spokesperson told the Mirror: "The band made a collective decision to part ways with Zak after this round of shows ...
usually telling them the ins and outs of being professional and even getting Charlie Watts on board because of his interest in jazz textures. “And in a way, it’s his band still.” Even when Jagger and ...
Mitch Mitchell was a journeyman. He was hopeless. John Bonham, Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts… they’re a three or four.” This was mainly because Ginger Baker saw himself as a jazz drummer. He hated being ...
Rolling Stones star Charlie Watts' widow Shirely leaves huge £18million in will to family and staff ...
A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician is dead at 70. Blondie drummer Clem Burke died of cancer, the iconic group announced Monday. No additional details were provided. “Clem was not just a ...
Blondie drummer, Clem Burke, lifted the lid on what it was really like being part of the iconic band a year before his death, which was announced today. The talented musician, who has died aged 70 ...