Bespoke

Stephen Davis wrote that in the Stones, Mick wants to be Keith and everybody else wants to be Charlie (the only member known to have punched Mick). And why not?

Today Mr. G Baker sends us this:

One rocker never misses a fashion beat
Michael Jabri-Pickett

The man can deliver the fashion goods as well as a steady beat; he is the only rock musician who dresses well. At any given time, he looks like he could have had tea with the Queen, gone to a restaurant with his wife and daughter or just walked off stage with his Rolling Stones mates.

The backbone of the world’s greatest band sits on his throne, as he has for almost 50 years, surveying the antics of the Glimmer Twins with a contented and even amused look – and a seemingly effortless way about him. The godfather of the drum kit has consistently looked good no matter what styles were in vogue. Today, at 68, he has aged almost as well as his wardrobe.

Watts carries himself with a quiet dignity. His tight, colourful T-shirts and well-tailored trousers suit his personality. His wardrobe does not look out of place on a rock ’n’ roll icon who is also a grandfather. While Mick Jagger prances around the stage in tights, showing off his midriff, and Keith Richards strikes the same angry pose he has for more than 40 years (think of the signature skull ring he wears), Watts remains calm. His fashion choices keep him energised. It may only be fashion, but I like it.

I mean, we can't all walk around with fishing tackle tied to our head