It was an old Watts performance that occurred during a “crossfire hurricane.”
The late and great Charlie Watts managed to end his nearly 60-year history with The Rolling Stones with a blast – making an electrifying final show at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, as a hurricane ended.
At the time, fans had no idea August 30, 2019 would be the last time they would see Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood and Watts sharing the stage, Rolling Stone reported. In fact, the final stage of the “No Filter” tour began with a strong look: initially, the concert was postponed from April to August so that Jagger could be heart operated. He then moved one night because Hurricane Dorian was approaching Miami.
However, the Stones proved that they had indeed been born in a “crossfire hurricane” after provoking a twinkling performance in front of an angry and rain-soaked audience.
At one point, Jagger even apologized to the crowd for “grabbing” his weekend plans because of the storm, the Miami New Times reported.
Watts and company, without being discouraged by the downpour, avoided their basic success, such as “Start Me Up,” “Sympathy For The Devil” and “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” The iconic group also released some deeper cuts, including “Dead Flowers” and “Out of Control” and ended the night with a melting rendition of “Satisfaction”.
The most memorable moment of the show came when the legendary quartet sang “Sweet Virginia” and “Dead Flowers” from a mini-stage set on a catwalk that dramatically penetrates the center of the stadium.
In his last stone-like hurray, Watts sat characteristically and unstoppably behind his Spartan drum kit.
In fact, when ill health forced Watts to abandon the Rolling Stones’ upcoming U.S. tour, it marked the first time the Hall Of Fame drummer had missed a concert since joining the band in 1963. inform Rolling Stone.
Percussionist Steve Jordan will fill Watts ’drum chair when the Stones’ next tour begins in St. Louis. Louis on September 26, though it is unlikely that anyone will fill his shoes.
