As part of Radio 2's season celebrating 50 years of The Rolling Stones, Jamie Cullum meets up with Charlie Watts in Paris to talk about The Rolling Stones, drumming, and his lifelong passion for jazz.
Charlie remembers the artists he first heard when he was younger that inspired his style of drumming, from Howlin' Wolf to Earl Palmer, and the pair discuss the slick fashion of jazz musicians, who have influenced Charlie's own style.
Charlie also confides in what it was like drumming with The Stones, and shares some great memories from the last fifty years
BBC R2 20/11/12.
Charlie Chat14 Min. @ 128. Wtrns link expires 12/12/12.
Only a taste of the interview; full interview to be broadcast soon.
BBCEDIT:
Wish BBC wouldn't use Americanisms like "JC meets up with CW." What's wrong with "JC meets CW?"
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2012-11-28 08:00 by belubettlo.