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Hamlette

(15,556 posts)
Wed Aug 25, 2021, 03:15 AM Aug 2021

I love Brian Williams. His tribute to Charlie Watts made me cry.

Last edited Wed Aug 25, 2021, 03:18 PM - Edit history (1)

"he left us anthems to mark out time together here on earth."

"He sketched every hotel room he stayed in the last 50 years." Never heard that, i'd love to see them.

"If the Beatles changed the world, the Stones taught us how to dance."

Watch it if you can.

Video below (thanks)

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I love Brian Williams. His tribute to Charlie Watts made me cry. (Original Post) Hamlette Aug 2021 OP
Best 2 minute eulogy Ive ever seen plus Cheezoholic Aug 2021 #1
Indeed Hamlette Aug 2021 #2
Here ya go: Remembering Rolling Stones Legendary Drummer Charlie Watts - The 11th Hour - MSNBC Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #3
The hotel room sketches are amazing to me underpants Aug 2021 #6
Much obliged for your post above! n/t MFGsunny Aug 2021 #7
That was beautiful. Thanks for posting. JoanofArgh Aug 2021 #4
I agree, he did a marvelous job Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #5
had to be a fan Hamlette Aug 2021 #8
I love Brian Williams, too renate Aug 2021 #9

Cheezoholic

(3,719 posts)
1. Best 2 minute eulogy Ive ever seen plus
Wed Aug 25, 2021, 03:47 AM
Aug 2021

He was the only TV reporter to give Charlie 2 minutes.

Rhiannon12866

(255,525 posts)
3. Here ya go: Remembering Rolling Stones Legendary Drummer Charlie Watts - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
Wed Aug 25, 2021, 05:13 AM
Aug 2021


MSNBC's Brian Williams takes a look back at the life and legacy of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts who has died at the age of 80.

underpants

(196,490 posts)
6. The hotel room sketches are amazing to me
Wed Aug 25, 2021, 06:13 AM
Aug 2021

He was a graphic artist He had a hand in designing Stones sets from what I’ve heard.

renate

(13,776 posts)
9. I love Brian Williams, too
Wed Aug 25, 2021, 03:30 PM
Aug 2021

If Nicolle doesn't want Rachel's spot next year, I hope Brian gets it. In fact, as much as I love Nicolle, I still kind of hope he gets it. His humor seems right for a prime time show.

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