Who named Charlie Watts "the Wembley Whammer"?
Keith Richards
Paul McCartney
Mick Jagger
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Answer
The nickname "Wembley Whammer" was coined by Mick Jagger, the lead singer of The Rolling Stones, during the band's performance at Wembley Stadium in London on July 25, 1969. Charlie Watts, the band's drummer, distinguished himself with a particularly energetic and powerful performance that day, earning him the moniker.
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