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Happy birthday Charlie! You is now 69!
I know the year (or past 2 years) have been marred in freakin rumors of you leaving the Stones. I know that is never true, but it's always a bit scary because that means not good news. I hope you're in good heath too because, unlike Keith, you actually have a good restraint. Now, I know that you can leave the Stones anytime, but I don't want you too. I am so selfish dude.
But anyways, it's still pretty cool that you've never attempted a drum solo and you mainly stick to jazz, which is cool. You still do your thing when other drummers just copy. I liked how you didn't feel the need to be one of those overtly flamboyant drummers who believe they need to solo and act all crazy. I like your laid back style and how you produce your own grove to yourself. You've got some complex drumming styles on many Stones songs.
I especially liked the style on "Monkey Man" and you have great uses for cymbals.
Now, mini Charlie spam:
Oh hey Mick! I see you feeling up hugging a certain birthday boy.
Currently listening to The Rolling Stones live at the New Musical Express (NME) Poll Winners concert in '64. Includes the songs "Not Fade Away" by Buddy Holly, "I Just Want To Make Love To You" by Muddy Waters, and "I'm Alright" by The Rolling Stones.
