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The dead Charlie Watts, the historical and quiet drummer of the Rolling Stones

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The dead Charlie Watts, the historical and quiet drummer of the Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones’ agent, Charlie Watts (1941-2021), announced that he died yesterday in a London hospital at the age of 80. Bernard Doherty said Watts died “peacefully, in a London hospital, surrounded by his family”.

“Charlie was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and also as a member of the Rolling Stones, one of the greatest drummers of his generation. We ask that the privacy of family, band members and close friends be respected at this difficult time,” Doherty added in a statement.

Along with singer Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards, Charlie Watts was one of the oldest members of the band, through which names such as Mick Taylor, Ronnie Wood and Bill Wyman have passed.

The band announced earlier this month that Watts would not be touring the US between September 26 and November 20 as he was recovering from an “unspecified medical procedure” to be replaced by musician Steve Jordan. “With rehearsals starting in a few weeks, this is disappointing to say the least, but it is also fair to say that no one expected. For the first time my pace was a bit awkward. I have to accept the expert advice that this will take a little longer,” he said. at that time.

“I don’t want Rolling Stones fans to be disappointed by another postponement or cancellation after all the heartache caused by COVID-19, so I asked my dear friend Steve Jordan to replace me,” he added.

The last time the Rolling Stones played together at One World: Together At Home, in April of last year, when they presented a remote version of their 1969 classic, You can’t always get what you want.

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