Ronnie Wood, Chad Smith and Elton John pay tribute to late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts
Ronnie Wood, Chad Smith, Elton John and many more have paid tribute to Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who died aged 80 yesterday (24 August).
Yesterday (24 August) afternoon Charlie Watts, who joined The Rolling Stones in 1963, died aged 80.
The news was confirmed by his publicist in a statement, which revealed he "passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family."
Following the announcement of his passing, the music world has been paying tribute to the legendary drummer, including his bandmates Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) August 24, 2021
— Keith Richards (@officialKeef) August 24, 2021
I love you my fellow Gemini ~ I will dearly miss you ~ you are the best pic.twitter.com/aMYTGWikxB
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) August 25, 2021
Fellow rock drummer Chad Smith and other music legends including Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney and more have also paid tribute to Watts online.
View this post on Instagram
A very sad day. Charlie Watts was the ultimate drummer. The most stylish of men, and such brilliant company. My deepest condolences to Shirley, Seraphina and Charlotte. And of course, The Rolling Stones.
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 24, 2021
@therollingstones #CharlieWatts #RIP pic.twitter.com/9rjSSgioZL
Paul on Charlie Watts pic.twitter.com/rn2elK6cFE
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) August 24, 2021
#God bless Charlie Watts we’re going to miss you man peace and love to the family Ringo pic.twitter.com/3tSFg7EMQG
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) August 24, 2021
- AJ Tracey links up with Pozer on new track, "Heaterz"
- ROSÉ shares new single, "Number One Girl"
- Kevin Morby and Waxahatchee feature on Patterson Hood's first solo album in 12 years, Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams
- Sacred Paws return with first release in five years, "Another Day"
- Nao announces her fourth concept album, Jupiter
- Rahim Redcar covers SOPHIE's "It's OK To Cry"
- Banks announces her fifth studio album, Off With Her Head
Get the Best Fit take on the week in music direct to your inbox every Friday