Watch a 2006 Rolling Stones performance of "Jumpin' Jack Flash" where the camera never moves from Charlie Watts https://t.co/Q1oOypw2Ap
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) August 25, 2021
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) August 24, 2021
Watts passed in a London hospital "surrounded by his family," his spokesperson said in a statement. "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." https://t.co/AjlIoMuC8Q pic.twitter.com/H6dyEQXheQ
— Variety (@Variety) August 24, 2021
Considered one of the greatest drummers of all time, Watts and guitarist Keith Richards have been the core of the Rolling Stones’ instrumental sound: Richards spends much of the group’s shows turned around, facing Watts, bobbing his head to the rhythm. https://t.co/AjlIoMuC8Q pic.twitter.com/rugXbvXOZU
— Variety (@Variety) August 24, 2021
In a 2003 oral history, Richards said, “To have a drummer from the beginning who could play with the sensibility of Charlie Watts is one of the best hidden assets I’ve had...I can throw him ideas and I never have to worry about the beat…It’s a blessing.” https://t.co/AjlIoMuC8Q pic.twitter.com/5SjJ7B52Cm
— Variety (@Variety) August 24, 2021
He was the missing piece in the group's early lineup, joining in January 1963; with Jagger and Keith Richards, he remained a constant with “the World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band” on record and on stage for more than 50 years. https://t.co/AjlIoMuC8Q pic.twitter.com/2uOEvcr0YJ
— Variety (@Variety) August 24, 2021
In August 2021, the drummer abruptly withdrew from the Stones’ pandemic-postponed tour, citing the need to recover from a recent medical procedure. https://t.co/AjlIoMuC8Q pic.twitter.com/1izvWk11YK
— Variety (@Variety) August 24, 2021
Drummer Charlie Watts, whose adept, powerful work propelled the Rolling Stones for more than half a century, has died. He was 80. https://t.co/AjlIoMuC8Q pic.twitter.com/eiFcm6I8VE
— Variety (@Variety) August 24, 2021
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