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Celebrities are paying tribute to Charlie Watts: the “ultimate drummer.”
In a video message,Paul McCartneyshared his condolences to the Rolling Stones and said Watts' passing was a “huge blow” to the band.
“So sad to hear about Charlie Watts, The Stones' drummer, dying. He was a lovely guy,” McCartney said. “I knew he was ill, but I didn’t know he was this ill.”
“So lots of love to his family, his wife and kids and his extended family, and condolences to The Stones. It’s a huge blow to them because Charlie was a rock and a fantastic drummer, steady as a rock,” he added. “Anyways, so, Love you, Charlie. I’ve always loved you! Beautiful man! And great condolences and sympathies to his family.”
Meanwhile,Ringo Starrposted a photoon Twitterof himself and Watts holding a drumstick.
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“God bless Charlie Watts we’re going to miss you man peace and love to the family Ringo 😎✌️🌟❤️🌈🎶☮️,” Starr, 81, tweeted.
Elton Johnshared a black and white photo of himself and Wattson Twitterand wrote it was “a very sad day.”
“Charlie Watts was the ultimate drummer. The most stylish of men and such brilliant company,” he wrote. “My deepest condolences to Shirley, Seraphina and Charlotte. And of course, The Rolling Stones.”
Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello also posted a photo of Wattson Twitter, calling him “one of the greatest and most important architects of the music we love.”
John Mayerpaid his respects posting anInstagram photowith Watts. He captioned the photo “Economy of motion, epitome of cool. Rest in Peace, Charlie Watts.”
“Very sorry to hear of the passing of The Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts,” wrote Guns ‘N Roses’ Axl Rose. “My deepest condolences to his family, the band and the fans.”
A spokesperson confirmed Watt’s passing at 80 years old on Tuesday.
The news of his passing comes after he underwent anunspecified medical procedure, which a spokesman earlier this month said was “completely successful.” However, the drummer was unable to go on tour with the rest of the band as he needed “proper rest and recuperation.”
source: people.com
