ROLLING Stones drummer Charlie Watts has had to pull out of the band’s US tour after having an emergency op. The 80-year-old legend had a “successful procedure” in London after a problem was found during a routine check-up.
He faces weeks of recovery and is set to miss the rescheduled 13-date No Filter US tour, which starts next month. Charlie — regarded as one of rock’s greatest drummers — joked last night: “For once, my timing has been a little off.” He will be replaced by hot session drummer and friend of the band Steve Jordan — but still plans to rejoin bandmates Sir Mick Jagger, 78, Keith Richards, 77, and Ronnie Wood, 74, later this year.
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