Charlie Watts Remembered

Charlie Watts / Photo shared via 
Twitter by Mick Jagger

Like millions of other music fans, I am devastated by today's news that Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has passed away (I last saw him perform with the band two years ago in Glendale, Arizona. See my review of the concert event HERE). Here is the official statement from the band and Watts' spokesperson: 

"It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.

"Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also a member of the Rolling Stones one of the greatest drummers of his generation. We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time."

Charlie Watts performing at a livestream coronavirus
benefit in April 2020. Photo: YouTube

However, the outpouring of tributes and remembrances of the 80-year-old legend was immediate. Below are a few of the countless Tweets sent out today...Robert Kinsler