Watts' legacy will always be part of Rolling Stones' lore

Some Girls album cover; inset Charlie Watts (Courtesy/ClickOnDetroit)

Facebook asked me today to name an album I can confidently say that I have listen to over 100 times. Some Girls by the Rolling Stones would fit that bill! One of the first LPs I ever owned, it has easily been listened to over 100 times. I wore it out. In an age where Disco was popular, this album was different. The artwork was so unique. It had die cut openings on the front of the album and you would slip the printed dust cover in and faces would line up to show through the holes.

I later learned the group got into some trouble for using some of the famous "Girls" faces amongst their own without permission. I wish I still had that original album with its controversial art!

The Rolling Stones have always had a place in my record collection, not just for their catchy artwork but for their unmistakable music. When I first saw "the Stones" I remember watching the drummer and thinking what an amazing drummer. He could change his style from a really bluesy number to a hard rocking song without missing a beat. Well this week The Rolling Stones lost that amazing drummer, when Charlie Watts peacefully passed away.

May you show those in heaven how to bang those drums only like you can Mr. Watts! Thank You for over 50 years of amazing Rock and Roll.

Now here is what is happening in the area for live entertainment this weekend...

Thursday

Tom Boisse at the Lilac City Grille in Rochester NH, 6-9 p.m.

Marcy Drive at the Garage at the Governors Inn in Rochester NH, 7-10 p.m.

Friday

Henry Goodwin at the Lilac City Grille in Rochester NH, 6-9 p.m.

Tyler Pane at Mitchell Hill BBQ in Rochester NH, 6-9 p.m .

Tom Boisse at Porters Pub in Rochester NH, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Aunt Peg at the Garage at the Governors Inn in Rochester NH, 7-10 p.m.

Rosie at the Shanty in Portsmouth NH, 7-10 p.m.

Saturday

Dakota Smart at Mitchell Hill BBQ in Rochester NH, 6-9 p.m.

Gary Boisse Band at the Lilac City Grille in Rochester NH, 6-9 p.m.

Austin Pratt at Porters Pub in Rochester NH, 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Rosie at the Garage at the Governors Inn in Rochester NH, 7-10 p.m.

Brian Munger at the Leavitt Theatre in Ogunquit ME, 7-10 p.m.

Wreckless Child, Badtude, and 25 Cent Habit at the Strand in Dover NH, starting at 7 p.m.

Sunday

Lewis Goodwin at the Lilac City Grille in Rochester NH, 11 a.m.-2p.m.

Frank McDaniel at the China Palace in Rochester NH, 6-10 p.m.

Get Out and About!

CC Bissett is a longtime Rochester music scene aficionado. She lives in Lebanon, Maine. You can contact here at ccbissett603@gmail.com