When the Stones first appeared on UK tv with “C’mon” in 1963.
I rather liked Charlie Watts, he was a quiet calm person who nevertheless played drums.
Sat towards the back behind the many poses of Jagger, he sometimes had a sly smile at camera, I liked him a lot.
I was 13 at the time and although I adored the Beatles mainly for John, rhythm and blues were just beginning to interest me ….and the Stones had the British R and B sound of the time, more than the Fab Four.
My Mom hated the Stones and used to turn the tv off !!! When they appeared.
(The crazy world of Arthur Brown had a similar affect on her)
For a few short years I liked the Stones, loved The Beatles, listened to early Fleetwood Mac…..and then my music tastes changed..but wonderful memories of early teenage years, listening to the Stones first Album in my bedroom with the sound turned way up….
RIP
|