Rip Charlie

One of the greats of rock and roll music, truly a stones band member right up until the end

Was an honour seeing him and the band in Croke Park in 2018

Sad, sad news R.I.P CHARLIE

WOW. Sad to hear the news...time is hitting us hard and this sucks.

Incredible!!! Rock in Peace, dear Charlie!

So sad to hear this news.

"Charlie's good tonight."

God Bless you Charlie, we will miss you every day.

R.I.P. Charlie

Just a Gentleman.

Deepest condolences to Shirley, Serafina, Charlotte, wider Family and The Rolling Stones.

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Thanks Charlie.Im gonna crank up Monkey Man and play some air drums now.

No words. Except, nobody could swing like Charlie. He will be so missed.

Rest In Peace Charlie

I'm heartbroken and devistated right now, but also very gratuful and happy for what he gave us, and me all my life.

I wish the family all the strength they need right now,

Mick, Ron, and Keith and all the Stones family I wish you all strenght the coming time.

God bless you Charlie.

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Thanks Charlie.Im gonna crank up Monkey Man and play some air drums now.

Exactly. I'm so sad.

Oh no...

Thanks for all the fantastic years Charlie. You was good EVERY night!
R.I.P.

I'm speechless

We love you and we will always do



RIP Charlie

Devastated.
It is of some comfort that the praises for Charlie are clogging up the internet.
Thought a thread with some praises and obits may be of some help.

The NY Times.

Charlie Watts, Bedrock Drummer for the Rolling Stones, Dies at 80
Mr. Watts, who had no taste for the life of a pop idol, was an unflashy presence with the band and brought to it a swinging style.



By Gavin Edwards
Aug. 24, 2021, 1:00 p.m. ET
Charlie Watts, whose strong but unflashy drumming powered the Rolling Stones for over 50 years, died on Tuesday in London. He was 80.

His death, in a hospital, was announced by his publicist, Bernard Doherty. No other details were immediately provided.

The Rolling Stones announced earlier this month that Mr. Watts would not be a part of the band’s forthcoming “No Filter” tour of the United States after he had undergone an unspecified emergency medical procedure, which the band’s representatives said had been successful.

Reserved, dignified and dapper, Mr. Watts was never as flamboyant, either onstage or off, as most of his rock-star peers, let alone the Stones’ lead singer, Mick Jagger; he was content to be one of the finest rock drummers of his generation, playing with a jazz-inflected swing that made the band’s titanic success possible. As the Stones guitarist Keith Richards said in his 2010 autobiography, “Life,” “Charlie Watts has always been the bed that I lie on musically.”

While some rock drummers chased after volume and bombast, Mr. Watts defined his playing with subtlety, swing and a solid groove.

“As much as Mick’s voice and Keith’s guitar, Charlie Watts’s snare sound is the Rolling Stones,” Bruce Springsteen wrote in an introduction to the 1991 edition of the drummer Max Weinberg’s book “The Big Beat.” “When Mick sings, ‘It’s only rock ’n’ roll but I like it,’ Charlie’s in back showing you why!”

A full obituary will appear shortly.
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Thank you Charlie

Brian Wilson
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I’m just shocked to hear about Charlie Watts. I don’t know what to say, I feel terrible for Charlie’s family. Charlie was a great drummer and I loved the Stones music, they made great records. Love & Mercy

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Lenny Kravitz
@LennyKravitz
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#CHARLIEWATTS. The beat of The Stones. There are no words, every groove has spoken for itself.

6/2/41 - 8/24/21
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John Fogerty
@John_Fogerty
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I first saw The
@RollingStones
in 1966 in the Bay Area and have been a fan ever since. Charlie Watts was one of the great drummers and will be missed. Rest easy Charlie

OMG. This is the saddest news ever. Dear dear Charlie. You were the backbone of the Rolling Stones and the most dapper person ever. There are no words as to say how much you will be missed. May you continue to play the drums surrounded by heavenly light and in conjunction with those already there. You will never be forgotten on this earth. With all my love and rest in peace. Sparkly Top

This is a fantastic tribute by Paul.

Paul McCartney
@PaulMcCartney
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Paul on Charlie Watts

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R.I.P. Charlie. It is a sad day

I am numb on the passing of Charlie watts, all I can say is thank you, my you rest in peace.

How unfair life is, today we lost our Charlie Watts.
RIP Charlie.

Thank you Charlie, for everything you brought us.

Come See, High Above.
Come See, High In The Heavens.
A New Star Shining Bright.
Out of the darkness comes a light.
By Enya

Sometimes I think about you, baby
Sometimes I cry about you
Lord well well well
Jagger/Richards

Time it was, and what a time it was, it was
A time of innocence, a time of confidences
Long ago, it must be, I have a photograph
Preserve your memories; they’re all that’s left you
Simon & Garfunkel.

This place is empty, so empty
So empty without you
Keith Richards.





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Rest in peace, dear Charlie!

Elton John
@eltonofficial
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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.

@therollingstones #CharlieWatts #RIP


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Rest in Peace Mr. Watts.

We love you and we will always do

Joan Jett
@joanjett
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Charlie Watts was the most elegant and dignified drummer in rock and roll. He played exactly what was needed - no more - no less. He is one of a kind.



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Eric Idle
@EricIdle
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Saddened by the loss of Charlie Watts. A kind and gentle man. He will be very missed.
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