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Cool post from the Hip.

This shot was taken in Belgium in 1995. We had opened 4 European shows for The Stones that summer. After we had finished our set at the first show we walked backstage and right past Charlie who gave us a nod and his signature half smile. We were so excited that he nodded and looked toward us.


The following day Charlie sought us out to apologize for ‘being so rude’ to us. He explained that he thought we were German crew and as his German wasn’t good, he had said nothing. He later realized we were the opening band, and he made a point of telling us that he had heard our set and had enjoyed it but had not seen us so didn’t recognize us. We were speechless.

Charlie Watts was the consummate gentleman and a huge inspiration to all of us in The Hip.

Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and band mates.