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Charlie Watts, drummer with The Rolling Stones, dies aged 80, surrounded by his family, in hospital in London, England, UK, Europe. He had been treated for throat cancer in 2004, underwent emergency surgery in July 2021 and announced he would not appear on the upcoming tour with the band.Full article:
Ringo Starr (drummer, The Beatles) : God bless Charlie Watts we’re going to miss you man peace and love to the family.
Paul McCartney (bassist, The Beatles) : He was a lovely guy. I knew he was ill but I didn’t know he was this ill … Charlie was a rock, and a fantastic drummer … Love you Charlie, I’ve always loved you – a beautiful man.
Sir Elton John (Twitter posting) : A very sad day. Charlie Watts was the ultimate drummer. The most stylish of men, and such brilliant company.
Brian May (Queen, Instagram posting) : He was the nicest gent you could ever meet. And such a pillar of strength for the Rolling Stones - to whom he brought a touch of Jazz and a mountain of pure class.
Bryan Adams (website posting) : One of the greatest rock drummers ever and a real gentleman.
Kenney Jones (drummer The Who and Small Faces) : A lovely, smart, amazing guy... and for me, he was the ultimate drummer.
Joan Armatrading : Why am I crying? Because Charlie Watts has died. Who knew that any of the Rolling Stones musicians would ever leave this earth.
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Paul McCartney (bassist, The Beatles) : He was a lovely guy. I knew he was ill but I didn’t know he was this ill … Charlie was a rock, and a fantastic drummer … Love you Charlie, I’ve always loved you – a beautiful man.
Sir Elton John (Twitter posting) : A very sad day. Charlie Watts was the ultimate drummer. The most stylish of men, and such brilliant company.
Brian May (Queen, Instagram posting) : He was the nicest gent you could ever meet. And such a pillar of strength for the Rolling Stones - to whom he brought a touch of Jazz and a mountain of pure class.
Bryan Adams (website posting) : One of the greatest rock drummers ever and a real gentleman.
Kenney Jones (drummer The Who and Small Faces) : A lovely, smart, amazing guy... and for me, he was the ultimate drummer.
Joan Armatrading : Why am I crying? Because Charlie Watts has died. Who knew that any of the Rolling Stones musicians would ever leave this earth.