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angee
I was going to ask you the same question, but I figured if you knew you would have said.
Would love to know. Maybe ask the Twitter poster of the pic?
Deborah Feingold
Thanks Lien.
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Doxa
Indeed, a very nice tribute by Nettie Baker. Probably Charlie was one of a very few people Ginger seemed to go along pretty well with - which alone says a lot what an unique person Charlie was. Everybody seemed to like and respect him as a musician and as a person deeply.
Interestingly, along these many, many beautiful tributes by many, many people even some little new details of Charlie joining the Stones are popping up. At least they've been news to me.
Just a while ago Ray Davies - in a joined Kinks tribute to Charlie - recalled that once they were having a drink, Charlie said that the Stones had asked him to join, and he wanted to know what Ray thought about it. Ray recommended it warmly and said the Stones were a great band.
Now we heard that it was Ginger Baker who had recommended Charlie for the Stones.
How much Ray's or Ginger's advices had an actual role, we don't know, but funny little details in the grand story...
- Doxa
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Doxa
Indeed, a very nice tribute by Nettie Baker. Probably Charlie was one of a very few people Ginger seemed to go along pretty well with - which alone says a lot what an unique person Charlie was. Everybody seemed to like and respect him as a musician and as a person deeply.
Interestingly, along these many, many beautiful tributes by many, many people even some little new details of Charlie joining the Stones are popping up. At least they've been news to me.
Just a while ago Ray Davies - in a joined Kinks tribute to Charlie - recalled that once they were having a drink, Charlie said that the Stones had asked him to join, and he wanted to know what Ray thought about it. Ray recommended it warmly and said the Stones were a great band.
Now we heard that it was Ginger Baker who had recommended Charlie for the Stones.
How much Ray's or Ginger's advices had an actual role, we don't know, but funny little details in the grand story...
- Doxa
My thoughts as well, Doxa.
This part jumped out at me from Nettie's tribute, and was curious as to the timing, mainly if Charlie had secured a "job" with the Stones prior or not yet.
A generous gesture for certain on Charlie's part.
"In 1962, Charlie had secured a coveted place in the very happening Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated, but he had heard about town that dad was at that time looking for a gig.
The following legend was told to me repeatedly by both my parents for many years to come:
Charlie said ‘Its not right me being in this band whilst such a great talent as Ginger Baker is out of work’, and with that, he abdicated the hallowed drum chair to dad, even helping him set up his kit at the first rehearsal. ‘I could hardly believe it!’ said dad. ‘On my recommendation’ said Charlie".
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Nikkei
I will always remember how the B-stage in 2006 looked as if Charlie was driving a tractor
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Nikkei
I will always remember how the B-stage in 2006 looked as if Charlie was driving a tractor
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IanBillen
Over two weeks since he has passed and we still don't know what the cause was what-so0ever. In modern times I've never heard of a rock star passing (especially suddenly) and two weeks pass and there is no information / reason given as to what occurred.
Not saying it's a conspiracy .. but they are hiding the facts, obviously (and the world press is obliging that).
Anyone?
Ian
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IanBillen
Over two weeks since he has passed and we still don't know what the cause was (no info on that at all?). In modern times I've never heard of a rock star passing (especially suddenly) and two weeks pass and there is no information / reason given as to what occurred.
Not saying it's a conspiracy .. but they are hiding the facts, obviously (and the world press is obliging that).
Anyone?
Ian
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Lady Jayne
I am hugely impressed that Charlie has been accorded the dignity of absolute media privacy he would surely have wanted concerning the details of his last illness and death and a private funeral. All the publicity has centred on celebrating his extraordinary life and qualities as a man and a musician. That's what matters.
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IanBillen
Over two weeks since he has passed and we still don't know what the cause was what-so0ever. In modern times I've never heard of a rock star passing (especially suddenly) and two weeks pass and there is no information / reason given as to what occurred.
Not saying it's a conspiracy .. but they are hiding the facts, obviously (and the world press is obliging that).
Anyone?
Ian
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Charlie was a very private man in life and it makes sense that people, media included, respect his privacy in death as well.
"Natural causes" has been reported in a couple outlets, which is not unusual given his age. I'm sure "complications due to___" will be disclosed by friends/family in due time.
Not sure who the "they" you are referring in regards to "hiding facts", but I would characterize it more as not disclosing info, which is their (family/friends) prerogative.
If he was younger, the media would be more pressing, but there is no need for that.
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Manofwealthandtaste
Well said Lady Jayne. I agree wholeheartedly.
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IanBillen
Over two weeks since he has passed and we still don't know what the cause was (no info on that at all?). In modern times I've never heard of a rock star passing (especially suddenly) and two weeks pass and there is no information / reason given as to what occurred.
Not saying it's a conspiracy .. but they are hiding the facts, obviously (and the world press is obliging that).
Anyone?
Ian
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I am hugely impressed that Charlie has been accorded the dignity of absolute media privacy he would surely have wanted concerning the details of his last illness and death and a private funeral. All the publicity has centred on celebrating his extraordinary life and qualities as a man and a musician. That's what matters.
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IanBillen
They meaning the Stones themselves (and media outlets). Charlie did not die from natural causes ... He was gravely ill for a while..
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IanBillen
Over two weeks since he has passed and we still don't know what the cause was what-so0ever. In modern times I've never heard of a rock star passing (especially suddenly) and two weeks pass and there is no information / reason given as to what occurred.
Not saying it's a conspiracy .. but they are hiding the facts, obviously (and the world press is obliging that).
Anyone?
Ian
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Charlie was a very private man in life and it makes sense that people, media included, respect his privacy in death as well.
"Natural causes" has been reported in a couple outlets, which is not unusual given his age. I'm sure "complications due to___" will be disclosed by friends/family in due time.
Not sure who the "they" you are referring in regards to "hiding facts", but I would characterize it more as not disclosing info, which is their (family/friends) prerogative.
If he was younger, the media would be more pressing, but there is no need for that.
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They meaning the Stones themselves (and media outlets). Charlie did not die from natural causes ... He was gravely ill for a while. Kenny Jones disclosed that in an interview.
In fact Kenny Jones expected Charlie to pass a good month before and was suprised he had made it to that point. Those are basically his words. It wasn't like Charlie simply died in his sleep at home. He had a bad situation going on.
I disagreed at first with this notion here but it is my belief The Stones knew
from the outset of the tour reschedule he was not going to make it .. meaning not only the tour but in living
Ian