Bill Wyman Reflects On The Rolling Stones Continuing After The Death Of Charlie Watts

In a new interview with Classic Rock, former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman shared his thoughts about his old band continuing on after the death of their longtime drummer, Charlie Watts. Wyman left the Stones back in 1993, but he paid tribute to his former bandmate when Watts died in 2021 at the age of 80. “Charlie, you were like a brother to me. In the band and in life. Rest in peace,” Wyman wrote at the time. The 88-year-old musician was surprised that the Stones continued on without their celebrated drummer, but understands why they carry on. “When Charlie left, I thought they would close. I really did,” Wyman admits. “They could replace the bass, but I didn’t think they could replace Charlie, and his charisma, and what a great guy he was. But they went on, which surprised me. I think it would’ve been a good time for them to (end). But I don’t think they’ve got anything else to do – otherwise they’d do it, wouldn’t they?” (NME)