Brad Paisley On Charlie Watts: ‘Thank God I Got To Jam With This Legend’

Brad Paisley took to his Instagram just moments ago to honor Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who passed away today at age 80.

Brad posted a picture of himself playing with the Rolling Stones. He captioned the post, “Standing in the ‘soup’ of this rhythm section, experiencing firsthand the benchmark of rock and roll drumming, was… well, indescribable. Charlie Watts was the heartbeat of the greatest rock band of all time, and therefore rock and roll. And what a great guy.”

He added, “I thank God I got to jam with this legend. Thank you for the beat, Charlie. Rock on in the great hereafter.”

Paisley performed with the Rolling Stones last in Nashville in 2015.

Brad Paisley – On Stage With A Superstar

• Hank Williams Jr.

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  Hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood speak with Hank Williams Jr. at the 45th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee.

• Charlie Daniels

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  Brad Paisley and Charlie Daniels perform during the 2013 CMA Music Festival on June 9, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee.

• Steven Tyler

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  Brad Paisley, Steven Tyler, and Carrie Underwood speak onstage during the 48th annual CMA awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 5, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.
• Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

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  Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, and Faith Hill speak onstage at the 51st annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 8, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.

• Dolly Parton

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  Brad Paisley and honoree Dolly Parton attend the 11th Annual ACM Honors at the Ryman Auditorium on August 23, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.

• Heidi Klum

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  Brad Paisley (R) and model Heidi Klum attend The 40th Annual People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 8, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.
• Jimmy Kimmel

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  Cleto Escobedo, Jr., host Jimmy Kimmel, musician Brad Paisley, and tv personality Guillermo Rodriguez perform onstage at the Jimmy Kimmel Live and Entertainment Weekly party, hosted by Samsung, on March 16, 2015 in Austin, Texas.

• Pharrell Williams

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  Pharrell Williams (L) and Brad Paisley perform onstage during "The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY Salute To The Beatles" at the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 27, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.

• Hank Williams, Jr.

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  Brad Paisley (L) and Hank Williams, Jr. perform during the 2012 CMT Music Awards rehearsal at Soundcheck Nashville on June 5, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee.
• Darius Rucker

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  Brad Paisley (L) and Darius Rucker perform onstage during Nashville '80s Dance Party benefiting The Alzheimer's Association at Wild Horse Saloon on June 3, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.

• Demi Lovato

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  Demi Lovato (L) and Brad Paisley perform on ABC's "Good Morning America" at SummerStage at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on June 17, 2016 in New York City.

• William Shatner

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  Co-host Brad Paisley, actor William Shatner, and co-host Carrie Underwood speak onstage at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 4, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.
• Keith Urban

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  Keith Urban and Brad Paisley perform onstage at the "We're All For The Hall" benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame at the Sommet Center on October 13, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee.

• REO Speedwagon

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  Dave Amato of REO Speedwagon and Brad Paisley perform onstage during Nashville's 80's dance party to end ALZ benefitting the Alzheimer's Association on September 29, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.

• Joe Walsh

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  Brad Paisley and Rock Legend Joe Walsh perform during the 2011 CMT Artists of the year celebration at the Bridgestone Arena on November 29, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee.
• Sheryl Crow

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  Brad Paisley (L) and Sheryl Crow perform onstage during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Field on April 29, 2012 in Indio, California.

• The Rolling Stones

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  Brad Paisley joins Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones during The Rolling Stones North American "ZIP CODE" Tour - Nashville at LP Field on June 17, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee.