08/24/2021 2:26 PM
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Updated 08/24/2021 2:39 PM
Known the death of Charlie Watts, drummer of the Rolling Stones, social networks were flooded with heartfelt messages to say goodbye to the 80-year-old musician.
From his peers to colleagues and fans they remembered the member of the mythical rock group since 1963.
Former Beatle Ringo Starr uploaded a photo with Watts, which was accompanied by the following message: "God bless Charlie Watts.
We are going to miss you man
. Peace and love to the Ringo family."
#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
British musician Elton John also remembered him with a picture together and wrote: "A very sad day.
Charlie Watts was the ultimate drummer
. The most graceful of men and such a brilliant company. My condolences to Shirley, Seraphina and Charlotte. And, of course, The Rolling Stones. "
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 pic.twitter.com/9rjSSgioZL
- Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 24, 2021
Canadian Bryan Adams made no secret of his grief, calling Watts "one of the greatest rock drummers of all time and a true gentleman."
RIP Charlie Watts, one of the greatest rock drummers ever and a real gentleman.
Condolences to his family and the band.
#charliewatts #RollingStones
- Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) August 24, 2021
Glen Matlock
, one of the founding members of the pioneering punk group Sex Pistols, called it "a sad day" and exclaimed, "You kept the beat of the soundtrack of our lives."
RIP Charlie Watts.
You kept the beat to the soundtrack of our lives.
A sad day.
pic.twitter.com/BaVFal7HMP
- Glen Matlock (@GlenMatlock) August 24, 2021
American guitarist
Nile Rodgers was
also moved: "Rest in the power #CharlieWatts. You are a gentle brother. Thanks for all the good music."
Rest In Power #CharlieWatts RIP.
You are a smooth brother.
Thanks for all the great music.
pic.twitter.com/ePlXpiiqNc
- Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) August 24, 2021
The American
Sheryl Crow
, who performed with the Rolling Stones and sang duets with Mick Jagger, was surprised and did not hide her pain:
"A hero is gone. No words. A huge hole in the universe."
Joan Jett
, one of the most important female figures in the history of the rock that was lead singer of The Runaways and The Blackhearts, considered Watts as "sleeker drummer and worth the rock and roll" and added: "He played exactly that was needed, no more, no less.
He is one of a kind
. "
Charlie Watts was the most elegant and dignified drummer in rock and roll.
I have played exactly what was needed - no more - no less.
He is one of a kind.
pic.twitter.com/aasPZ2fMYX
- Joan Jett (@joanjett) August 24, 2021
Others who expressed himself in the networks was the former Oasis Liam Gallagher.
RIP CHARLIE WATTS
- Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) August 24, 2021
The painful news was known after noon this Tuesday in Argentina.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts," his agent said in a statement, adding that "he passed quietly in a London hospital today, surrounded by his family."
Watts received a coronary intervention in early August, so he was in full recovery.
Due to this health problem, the band had suspended a tour of the United States, which in principle should have been carried out last year.
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