In 2009 it was claimed for the first time that the sticksman was quitting touring with his band, but Charlie Watts was quick to issue a denial. See also this news item on Drummerszone.

This time a similar claim was reported by the Healrdsun.com.au, who claim sources in the band\'s camp suggested that Charlie will be replaced by \"US drummer Steve Jordan\" as \"Charlie Watts has vowed to quit world touring\".

However The Rolling Stones have issued a statement denying the latest claims:

\"Contrary to a fabricated and ill informed report that appeared yesterday on a small music website in Australia, we would like to make it clear that drummer Charlie Watts has not left The Rolling Stones.\"