Rolling Stones drummer Watts battles cancer

35 years or so ago I saw him and his buds at MSG during one of their more famous tours. Odd how time telescopes so it seems like only yesterday…

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LONDON (Reuters) – The Rolling Stones’ 63-year-old drummer Charlie Watts is suffering from throat cancer but should recover after radiotherapy, a band spokesman says.

Watts was diagnosed in June after a minor operation and is now reaching the end of his treatment at a London hospital, the spokesman said on Saturday in a statement to media.

“He’s expected to make a full recovery and start work with the rest of the band later in the year,” he added.