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The ‘Between the Buttons’ tune was inspired by the band’s battle with British authorities over their drug use

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The ‘Between the Buttons’ tune was inspired by the band’s battle with British authorities over their drug use

The show marked the unofficial debut of new touring drummer Steve Jordan, and the live premieres of “Troubles a-Comin'” and “Living in a Ghost World”

The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney and the E Street Band’s Max Weinberg join Rolling Stone Music Now for a look back at a rock legend

With 400 Unit drummer Chad Gamble pounding away at his kit, Isbell and Spencer summon Mick Jagger and Merry Clayton magic

“People sit there and go, ‘Yeah, I’m dancing along with Mick Jagger,'” the Metallica drummer says. “No, you’re dancing along with Charlie Watts”

Promoter announces tour kickoff on September 26th in St. Louis is still on: “The Rolling Stones’ tour dates are moving ahead as planned”

In a previously unpublished interview from 2013, Watts goes deep into his favorite drummers, what the Stones do better than the Beatles, and outlasting almost every band

This rain-soaked “Satisfaction” was the final moment of Watts’ 58-year stint in the Stones

“Charlie Watts wept at Keith Moon’s funeral,” Townshend wrote. “I wish I was capable of such tears today. Instead, I just want to say goodbye”

Rock’s ultimate drum god didn’t want the spotlight. He was there to do a job, which was knocking people off their feet, night after night, year after year