Charlie Watts, Drummer For The Rolling Stones, Is Dead At 80

Charlie Watts, who was the drummer for The Rolling Stones since 1963, has died at 80 years old.

The band shared a statement confirming Watts’ passing from his spokesperson, which reads, “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 as 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.”

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