Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger says he still finds it difficult to perform without the band’s drummer Charlie Watts behind him after his death in 2021.
Sadly, Charlie passed away in August 2021 at the age of 80, following complications from emergency heart surgery.
The Rolling Stones performed the first night of the US leg of their tour in Texas on Sunday night as they show no signs of slowing down.
Steve Jordan has taken Charlie’s place on drums, but Sir Mick says he still misses being on stage with his old friend years after his death.
Percussionist Charlie first joined the Stones in 1963 with Sir Mick, Keith Richards and Brian Jones before they became one of the most successful groups of all time.
Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger (pictured) says he still finds it difficult to perform without the band’s drummer Charlie Watts behind him after his death in 2021.
Sadly, Charlie passed away in August 2021 at the age of 80, following complications from emergency heart surgery (Charlie pictured in 2019).
According to the Mirror, Sir Mick said: ‘Of course, it’s difficult. I mean, it’s my whole life, since I was 19 or something, it’s always been Charlie.
‘Of course, it’s emotional, but you have to overcome that in life.
“I love Charlie and all that stuff, but I still want to keep making music.”
Keith said: “It was because of Charlie’s death that we felt that if the Stones were going to continue, then we’d better leave an imprint of what the Stones are now.”
The rockers put on a spirited performance at Houston’s NRG Stadium over the weekend and have been on the road for more than 60 years.
The rockers put on a spirited performance at Houston’s NRG Stadium and have been on the road for more than 60 years.
Singer Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards are now 80 years old, and guitarist Ronnie Wood is 76 years old.
Steve Jordan (right) took Charlie’s place on drums, but Sir Mick says he still misses going on stage with his old friend years after his death.
Singer Sir Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards are now 80 years old, and guitarist Ronnie Wood is 76, and the band will perform in Houston, Texas, at the weekend.
The band will tour through 16 cities in the United States and Canada, ending on July 17 in California.
Mick came on stage and said, “It’s great to be back in the Lone Star State.”
The band are busy touring their new album Hackney Diamonds, which is their first album release of original music since 2005.
The band played 18 songs at their last show, including new song Angry but also some of their older songs, Sympathy for the Devil, Gimmer Shelter, Honky Tonk Women and Start Me Up.
It has been reported that the musicians will share the stage with Lady Gaga, after their set list was leaked, confirming that the band will perform their track Sounds Of Heaven, which features the Poker Face hitmaker.
He Mirror have revealed that die-hard fans managed to track down where the band were rehearsing for their sold-out tour.
After listening to rehearsals at a venue in Burbank, Los Angeles, they heard Lady Gaga and the Stones’ shared song, fueling rumors that she will join them for an onstage duet for their Los Angeles dates in July.
It has been reported that the musicians will share the stage with Lady Gaga after their setlist was leaked (Lady Gaga, Sir Mick Jagger, Steve Jordan and Keith Richards pictured last year).
One fan outside the Burbank rehearsal space told the publication: “From what we’ve heard this week, these concerts are going to be absolutely magical and people should be begging, borrowing or stealing tickets.”
‘As well as all of Hackney Diamonds’ hits and classics, there’s a good chance they’ll be performing some songs for the last time live.
“Opening night in Houston will be a real party and people will be talking about seeing the Stones there for a long time.”
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Lady Gaga and The Rolling Stones for comment.