Another great gone, this time its Charlie Watts

I always had the feeling that he was a nice but quiet person, and I liked him...but, as far as his talent as a drummer, I think it was a bit weak. I'd like to hear from bdp24 and others who are drummers, or like me, just wannabees who closely watch drummers in bands.
As an example of what I consider to be his substandard technique, I would suggest listening to Sway from Sticky Fingers. He literally stumbles through a couple of the fills, especially right before Mick Taylor's brilliant solo which closes the song. One of my favorite Stones songs.
Well, that's what I've always thought about his playing, but he's been a part of my life for many years, and I'll miss him.   

frogman,
Agree with your assessment. I had heard the jazz thing he did, and it wasn't very good. I really didn't mean to be a hair-splitting critic of the guy. He was a good fit for the Stones, personality wise and of course the way he played. I think his simplicity was brilliant on songs like Brown Sugar and Paint it Black, two that come to mind. He did his own thing, and it is sad to see him gone.

Not sure what all that meant goofyfoot.

bdp24,
A different style completely, but for technical ability as well as impeccable taste, what do you think of Aynsley Dunbar?