The Rolling Stones have vehemently denied that Charlie Watts is leaving the band, Clash Music reports.
Speculation began when some Australian media outlets reported drummer Charlie Watts was going to quit the Stones’ tour. They added that the group thought Watts was too old and suggested he stay on for their studio work.
A spokesperson said, "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."
The spokesman went on to say that Watts is conducting media interviews to promote the group’s latest project, the launch of Exile on Main Street as well as the film Stones In Exile coming out on DVD next month.
The re-released Exile on Main Street is sitting at number one on the British charts right now.