Mr. Jordan said at the time that it was an "absolute honor and a privilege" to be Watts' understudy and that he looked forward to rehearsing with the Stones before filling in for the drummer.
Rolling Stones tour set to start next month despite death of drummer Charlie Watts
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"It is an absolute honor and a privilege to be Charlie's understudy and I am looking forward to rehearsing with Mick, Keith and Ronnie," Mr. Jordan, 64, said in a statement released by the Stones.
Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones drummer set to miss U.S. tour after unexpected, 'successful' procedure
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