After their first few singles failed to make waves, 1964’s “Where Did Our Love Go” hit number one, soon followed by “Baby Love,” “Come See About Me,” “Stop! In the Name of Love,” and “Back in My Arms Again” - all of which hit number one. Originally formed as The Primettes in Detroit, Mary Wilson - along with Diana Ross and Florence Ballard - signed to Motown Records in 1961 as The Supremes, ultimately becoming the most successful Motown act of the 1960s and the best-charting female group in history with 12 of their singles reaching number one on Billboard‘s Hot 100. įounding member of The Supremes - died of hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease 2/28/21
Watts’ drumming was an understated but integral part of the Stones’ - and therefore, rock and roll’s - trajectory, and his passing marks the end of an irreplaceable era. His fills don’t fit where you expect them, the rhythm isn’t what everyone else would have played, and there’s a reason why Keith Richards gushes about Charlie while dishing on just about everyone else in his autobiography, Life. In fact, it’s difficult to describe what it is about Watts’ playing that sets him apart, but as a drummer who has sat in with bands playing Stones’ tunes, there’s an undeniable genius in picking Watts’ parts apart. Watts doesn’t fit the mold of most other acclaimed drummers in rock, and while the word “jazz” is used to describe his playing style, I think it’s less direct than that. Unless you’ve been in a coma since 1962, you know the Rolling Stones have had an outsized role in the arc of rock and roll and that Charlie Watts has drummed for them every step of the way. Please take a moment to share remembrances of anyone who didn’t make this list and share your thoughts in the comment section as we move past the trainwreck that was 2021 and look ahead to the new year.ĭrummer, Rolling Stones - died of undisclosed causes 8/24/21 I did my best to make this a comprehensive tribute, but there are doubtless many musicians who were inadvertently overlooked. In addition to all the heartache last year wrought, the list of notable musicians and producers who died in 2021 is extensive, with a host of innovators, groundbreakers, and icons joining their departed brethren at the eternal post-gig party.
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