Legendary Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dead at 80

The world is mourning the death of rock and roll legend Charlie Watts, who was the drummer for the Rolling Stones almost since the band's inception more than five decades ago. Anthony Mason breakdown Watts’ life.
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[@Jessesgirl2013]

I finally saw the Stones live on the first leg of the No Filter tour right before COVID. Now I’m so extra glad I did. Charlie was fabulous.

[@deborahmiller4377]

The Stones were supposed to be in St Louis last year in June. I got my ticket in the mail on a Monday. The next day, it was all over the media that concert had been postponed because of Covid-19. It just felt like my heart 💔 in dozen pieces. Now they are coming next month. With or without Charlie Watts, I'm going to get to see them one last time before we all go to the concert in the heavens. RIP CHARLIE. WE LOVE YOU.

[@Jessesgirl2013]

@@deborahmiller4377 Honestly, the first thing we did after hearing the news was buy good tickets for the last show in Austin, 13 hours away from us. I’ve never been a “this could be the last tour” person, but this time I think it really could be it.

[@sandybiltz9394]

Absolutely loved Charlie , for not only for his talent but also for his fortitude. He was probably the only person in this kind industry to stay faithful to his wife & his convictions! Remarkable! His death is our loss in so many ways!!! Rest in peace Charlie. Love you & your work!

[@JohmathanBSwift]

I remember my sponsor calling me and asking me if I wanted to go see The Stones. He knew I loved The Stones. My reply was, " The Rolling Stones, they're here. In concert "! He replied, " Yup, you wanna go ". " Of course ". It was a via Live Broadcast at a movie theater back in 2006. He chuckled hard when we pulled into the mall. I still loved it. So many different and wonderful memories with The Stones. Thank you. *RIP* _Charlie boy_

[@antoniodias4718]

R.I.P. Charlie!! You'll never be forgotten!!!

[@cliffordmargrett8666]

Charlie Watts was the rock that held the Rolling Stones together. He was a Great Drummer, And. Will be sadly missed by us all. My Condolences to his family, And. The Band. God Bless You Charlie. R.I.P. ... Yours Cliff

[@pjbergman-johnsonmusic7214]

Incredibly sad hearing this news.....RIP old friend, you made my life a better place with your dignity and incredible playing skills!! I was fortunate to see the stones, in the 70s/80s/90s/2000s and they got better every decade....I’ll never forget the rock of the band Charlie, you might be gone but your legacy lives on forever!! My sincere condolences to Charlie’s family, the Rolling Stones family and all of his friends!!!!!

[@christinelloyd8775]

He had a heart operation earlier in the month and went in for surgery. Sadly, we all lost this remarkable man. R.I.P. dear Charlie.

[@ManilaSoundClips]

Rest in Heaven Charlie. Your legacy will live on forever.

[@LOIVO]

Master of groove in rock. A STONE never die.

[@elivenelivenny8197]

RIP Charlie ! A true legend ! The end of an era ! I grew up listening to the Stones; my dad has always been a huge fan. I have been listening to them my whole life .. the first song I have ever heard was by the Stones. . They have a very special place in my heart, they are like my family. I'm beyond sad, can't hold back the tears.. We've lost such a great musician and an amazing human being !

[@steveconn]

So glad I saw them twenty plus times including with his quintet. Imperishable good times. Than you for everything Charlie. RIP

[@ianmills5237]

A jazz drummer who powered the Greatest Rock n Roll band in the world. R.I.P Mr Watts

[@robloxeva7586]

RIP Charlie we will miss you. The stones has lost a limb that can't be replaced

[@karenserpe1968]

Rest in Peach Sweet Charlie. You were greatly loved and you will be greatly missed

[@karenserpe1968]

. Rest In Peace Sweet Charlie. You were greatly loved and you will be greatly missed.

[@chesterlane3032]

Steve Jordan has been so blessed to be a member of the rolling stones and Charlie Watts will be remembered for his days with the Stones and the show must go on and good luck to Steve Jordan he's Charlie Watts' replacement for now and he's going on tour with the Stones in September

[@eargasm1072]

No wonder he gave his blessing to Steve Jordan to keep going and tour with the Stones...he knew he might not make it

[@flamparaddidle282]

Thanks Charlie. R.I.P.

[@RobsAdventuresAndVideos]

Rest In Peace Charlie you will always be remembered. Play those drums so we can still hear you where ever you may roam. 🎶 🥁 🥁

[@gns423]

R. I.P. Charlie. We Love You

[@normanspurgeon5324]

The Stones have been around so long, that many people take them for granite.

[@tedbundy5372]

I see what you did there. Kudos.

[@timtibbitts1017]

After a comment like that, we should start with a clean slate. No matter how tuff it might seem.

[@TroglodyteDiner]

Brian founded the Stones. He was responsible for bringing in Bill, Charlie, and pianist Ian Stewart (Stu). Stu was later booted from the performing line-up since manager Andrew Loog Oldham thought he was too old (he was in his early 30s) and would take away the band's appeal to teen birds. However Stu was always in the studio and kept the band solidly grounded in the Blues.

[@dippin1523]

Brian and Charlie no doubt the best

[@leslieallan392]

When they made Charlie they broke the mould😥

[@johnnytoobad7785]

The second drummer who's name I "memorized" and the one I listen to the most..

[@ajcarr1965]

Well, I'm gonna say what everyone is thinking & no one wants to say. This is the beginning of the end of the Stones. The last 60 years has passed in the blink of an eye, and mortality is catching up to all of them-- and us. RIP Charlie. Your mates will be along in a minute.

[@JC-qx5hd]

Covid (no touring) plus this

[@Fultonfalcons86]

He was a class act and a rock n roll pioneer on the drums ...........

[@denislacombe4103]

You were a great drummer Charlie!!! Nobody will forget you!!! Rest in Peace! Denis from.France...

[@Daniel-nh8qn]

hi Charlie ... with your music you have become immortal ... you will always be with us and with our children ... thanks for your music .... R.I.P.

[@ginaduff7861]

Gone but not forgotten ❤️

[@reglisse42]

I love Mick, I love Keith, I love Ronnie but Charlie had something else..have a good trip, artist

[@VinceVerasLobo]

Charlie Watts, Brian Jones, Ian Stewart, Nicky Hopkins, Bobby Keys and Billy Preston playing all together.

[@herbertmische8660]

God bless you Charlie and respect forever!!! 😪😪😪

[@allencameron6455]

I wasn't allowed to listen to kiss so I got into the stones as a child so lucky to be a fan it feels awkward the thought that the stones aren't as complete but that's life I guess rip Charlie Watts

[@cryptozoomauler5505]

R.I.P. Charlie. =(

[@13458073]

Charlie forever

[@lancekirbycasalme7650]

R.I.P Charlie 😓

[@Seawithinyou]

Rest in Heavenly Peace dear Charlie 🌹

[@yulipoluanyuli9389]

Heeee...you masih muda Charlie...hem.. Verry good. RS...tetap populer sampai tua.. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍⛪🏆🎗🏆🎗🏆🎗🏆🎗🏆

[@goatsheadsoup]

With the passing of one of rock's premier drummers, The Stones' should retire from touring.They should call it quits without the heartbeat of the Stones.

[@keithnoakes1316]

It won't be the Stones without Charlie

[@strothermartin5368]

Rest in power Charlie.

[@gunninband7014]

God bless you Charlie Watts and your family you will never be forgotten cause you are Charlie Watts the best thing ever happened to the Rolling Stones

[@siculoitaliano57]

R,I,P, CHARLIE

[@TroglodyteDiner]

Charlie's monologue about Altamont at the beginning of Gimme Shelter is a real high-point of that movie. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2WyhniQiMxrrrs

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*You forgot 'Ian Stewart'...he and Brian Jones were 'the First Two' BEFORE Keith's audition* ( *'Mick' was 'allowed in; because Richards insisted on it, saying "We don't have a singer and we can't get any gigs without a singer...he stays OR I GO!"* ) *Michael Phillip Jagger was allowed...very grudgingly...to stay...on 'probation' provided he learned to 'play something' because he played no instruments at all other than tambourine and maracas!* *THE FIRST 'ROLLIN' STONES' WERE IAN AND BRIAN...NOT 'MICK' AND 'KEITH'*

[@johnw8984]

Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman and Ian Stewart were the only ones in the group who gave a s*** about Brian Jones because they attended his funeral.

[@imagine9265]

Omg I just found out now on u tube. My God I'm so sad. Losing rock gods is painful 💔 RIP Charlie

[@mikem668]

A nice tribute. To a very nice man and great musician. And yet Charlie Watts was unlikely to believe the hype. It seems like he was good because he realized his limitations. John Lennon always felt he didn't belong when guitar gods like Clapton and Hendrix started talking guitar. Sometimes, maybe most of the time, it's not how much you have, it's what you do with what you've got. The Rolling Stones may well be the greatest Rock 'n Roll Band in the world. But I doubt Charlie would have considered them to be the most influential. Musicians are able to appreciate and learn from all kinds of music and people. The greatest ones usually don't need overblown praise. Neither did Charlie. RIP. And thanks for one of the soundtracks of my life.

[@dijonstreak]

" Replaced by the oncoming tour " ???!!!!.......what a slap in the face. !!!...

[@lynnfinch5220]

My heart is very very sad 🇺🇸💪👊🇬🇧. Play on brother in the sky

[@carlosruizesparzadiazcontr1259]

Every modern rock drummer owns a lot to Watts.

[@pffp6246]

RIP Charlie you were a classy man in my eyes, thank you Charlie for your Steady beats …..not going to be the same😢, my heart felt condolences to your family & the Bandon Heaven Charlie play us some Jazz

[@jamesdandy1777]

Go find Brian and get the band back together Charlie. Rip My friend

[@mahyarV13]

RIP and Kiss neil Peart in your next destination and we miss you both. Heavens is surely proud of having you there!

[@shawnbice4825]

Such a quintasential Englishman. This is very, very sad for me. The Rolling stones is such an institution.

[@warriorv9359]

The badesst rolling stone of all time

[@rosalindasculturalcabana8581]

Don't describe him as 'following the band', he was the rock as his bandmates and anyone else who understood the dynamics knew. That 60 Minutes interviewer was good but you really need to get some good ones now!

[@robertthomson4978]

Came across as a decent bloke. To put up with Jagger and Richards he must have had the patience of a saint.....

[@Pork-Chopper]

True Dinosaurs n Pioneers of Rock n Roll. It's only Rock n Roll, but I like it...

[@kevingill648]

Loved The Rolling Stones since the 60s, RIP Charlie, you were the power behind this great band. Hope you've met up with Brian.

[@Amber_xo_133]

So sad

[@crossbow3539]

Mick will probably outlast them all but that’s twenty years away

[@NorthDallasForty.]

💕💕💕💕

[@Justmyopinion81]

Charlie had a problem with heroin in the 80's.

[@jackcrane7853]

Now its RINGOS moment to take over and step in!

[@jackcrane7853]

@Radiant Siren apparently intelligence is not the sirens forte, as I clearly urged ringo to join the stones as their next drummer!

[@volkernagel6420]

I think with the dead from Charlie Watts the Stones come to the end. It's very sad. R.I.P 😥😥😥

[@I_Like_Turtle390]

Who?

[@free-ew2ro]

Gretsch

[@shelleyharris2850]

The other sign said OPEN.

[@jasonbruhn4199]

Thank you i n t e l l e c t w e b

[@kasikasi154]

3 rollaattoria jäljellä. Tuskin kauan enää. Joko luovuttaa.😑⚖

[@evilish888]

Whoda thunk the healthiest member of the band (in relation to living a substance free life) would be the first to pass. Most Brits would have put a fiver on Keith Richards

[@JamesDavis-sh9gh]

Let's not forget Brian Jones who was the first to pass in 1969 due to drowning in his pool, possibly due to drugs. RIP Charlie and Brian.

[@cliffwheeler7357]

Charlie did have a heroin habit during a part of the eighties, which he successfully managed to quit. Ironically it was Keith Richards that helped him to quit.

[@rosalindasculturalcabana8581]

Do you think you guys could try a little more? Your coverage is puerile. He was a major figure. Maybe you also need better presenters?

[@angieangie5461]

They haven't a clue .. I agree with you.

[@rosalindasculturalcabana8581]

@@angieangie5461 They really haven't! The epitomy of dull

[@johngullo9420]

It’s CBS. Nuff said.

[@rosalindasculturalcabana8581]

@@johngullo9420 So true John, so true!

[@williamgunnarsson]

Charlie Watts was legendary because of the group he played with. As a drummer, he's not. In an interview with Melody Maker (I think), he was asked how he tuned his drums. He said he hadn't tuned his drums in 20 years. Maybe he had someone else tune them, I don't know.

[@counterserviceintelligence4426]

Back then 5 pounds was like nearly £2-3k. Lol

[@bellechase1467]

The Rolling Stones are the Walking Dead....been alive longer than the QUEEN of englandLMAO

[@markswinford354]

RIP and God bless you? Really? Think again, this man gave no indication he was a child of God through faith alone in the risen Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, there is no peace or God's blessings for him now, he blew it! And so will his bandmates. Fame and fortune were what they traded to Satan for their lost souls, now eternity has come to collect -- what fools! Their little flowers of glory are fading fast. “There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.” Isaiah 48.22 KJV ONLY

[@jackbrown7341]

I never cared for the rolling stones; their, music to me was nothing but noise; however, they are children of God. I pray he didn't die in his sins. The music of the rolling stones was no where close to Godly. We all need to repent and turn from sin, and sin no more. May God be merciful in his judgment on us all.

[@eargasm1072]

But those who love to impose their Godly gobbledygook nonsense like u are "saved" right? How convenient...but your arrogance is ok in Yahweh's eyes

[@MrManMann]

How about just live the best life you can while you're here on earth and let others do the same without imposing your beliefs?

[@Me97202]

Please keep your brainwashed mumbo jumbo and judgement to yourself. Especially in this context.

[@brianpatterson2316]

Take your unkind words elsewhere, please.

[@jackbrown7341]

@@eargasm1072; Yehweh know what I do without a doubt, because He is the one who told me to do so. Demons always have a problem with the servents of God doing their obedience; so, they speak up against God and His servants as it was written. By all of these comments against mine, show that God's word does come to pass; and, your time is short.

[@NorthDallasForty.]

💕💕💕💕

[@jasonbruhn4199]

Thank you i n t e l l e c t w e b