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'One of the greatest': Paul McCartney, Elton John, more mourn Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts
Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY - Yesterday 2:31 PM
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The Rolling Stones accidental blues
Musicians are mourning the death of Charlie Watts, the drummer who provided the backbone of the Rolling Stones’ songs for more than half a century.
Bernard Doherty said Tuesday that Watts “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.” He was 80.
“Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also as a member of The Rolling Stones one of the greatest drummers of his generation," Doherty added.
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Paul McCartney reacted to the heartbreaking news in a one-minute video posted to his Twitter account.
"So sad to hear about Charlie Watts, the Stones drummer, dying. He's a lovely guy and I knew he was ill but I didn't know he was this ill," McCartney said in the video. "Lots of love to his family, his wife and kids and his extended family, and condolences to the Stones. A huge blow to them because Charlie was a rock, a fantastic drummer. Steady as a rock."
Original story: Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80
Another 20 years and all of the great rock-gods will be gone...-Tyr
USA TODAY
USA TODAY
'One of the greatest': Paul McCartney, Elton John, more mourn Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts
Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY - Yesterday 2:31 PM
3 Comments
The Rolling Stones accidental blues
Musicians are mourning the death of Charlie Watts, the drummer who provided the backbone of the Rolling Stones’ songs for more than half a century.
Bernard Doherty said Tuesday that Watts “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.” He was 80.
“Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also as a member of The Rolling Stones one of the greatest drummers of his generation," Doherty added.
Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
Paul McCartney reacted to the heartbreaking news in a one-minute video posted to his Twitter account.
"So sad to hear about Charlie Watts, the Stones drummer, dying. He's a lovely guy and I knew he was ill but I didn't know he was this ill," McCartney said in the video. "Lots of love to his family, his wife and kids and his extended family, and condolences to the Stones. A huge blow to them because Charlie was a rock, a fantastic drummer. Steady as a rock."
Original story: Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80
Another 20 years and all of the great rock-gods will be gone...-Tyr