Rolling Stone drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80 l GMA

Watts, who was a crucial member of the iconic rock band for more than half a century, pulled out of the Stones' upcoming U.S. tour earlier this month to recover from a medical procedure.
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[@BrendonSnyder]

A super loss felt around the world. His legacy is immense. He will be missed for sure.

[@stevecrow3075]

I'm 68 years old I grew up listening to the stones. Charlie was a class act and very humble person. R. I.P. charlie gonna miss you.

[@mariang3946]

It makes me so sad to hear the words "Charlie 'was'......💔 Rest in piece Charlie . Thanks for the memories

[@muffs55mercury61]

The music survives so to me it's "Charlie is"

[@maxmurphy7306]

What a fk blow to the rock& roll fans around the world. RIP Charlie, you're gone but not forgotten.

[@lilyalexi3905]

🥺😢R.I.P. Charlie. You will be missed. Love you always. 💔

[@ansc6472]

Charlie Watts dapper stylish English gentleman drummer RIP

[@djpomare]

Thanks Charlie. RIP

[@normanspurgeon5324]

Charlie led his own jazz band, charts and all. Sophisticated guy.

[@klaushimmer4697]

Charlies Big Band was fantastic.

[@STONESGAM]

Such a loss. It takes a cool dude to remain a down to earth, laid back guy being in a world famous rock band for almost 60 years. Charlie said he thought of himself as a dedicated musician and not a rock star. He said he would leave that to the other guys. He was married to the same woman for 57 years that was actually older than him. He was definitely the rock in the band. The calm in the storm that they all needed. What a class act. I hope the Stones carry on but it will not be the same without him. My fantasy of the Stones carrying on touring forever with basically more or less the original lineup is now officially over. I had an inkling something wasn't right when Charlie said he wasn't joining this upcoming short US tour. It still was a shock hearing the news. I'm glad I got to see them with Charlie 3 or 4 times. A truly sad time and major loss for the music world.

[@branislavpuletic355]

God bless you Charlie. This stone continued to roll with the angels.

[@steveconn]

End of a magnificent era. RIP Charlie

[@spydaman2022]

RIP Charlie Watts🥁

[@GOLDENFLYWARRIOR]

The reason the Rolling Stones even lastest this long together was because of Charlie. He was the heart beat of the family.

[@stellaguerrero169]

Don't where you based that from. The Rolling Stones will continue touring. Jagger and Richard are the writers to all their hits and are the 2 that make show. Not denying that Watts did a great job.

[@GOLDENFLYWARRIOR]

I had to cry when I heard the news. Such class and so humble. So sad. He loved Jazz, animals and was a vegetarian. Kind soul.

[@davidhuffman5029]

A Rock and Roll Gentleman. Truly he will be missed.

[@nieshiabell3274]

Now playing drum from heaven God Bless him.

[@King_Colombia_Inc]

RIP Legend. He’s now drumming with my Dad.

[@JOSEPHCHARLESCOLIN2024]

Rest Easy Charles

[@enorbet2]

Hard to accept I'm never gonna hear, "Charlie's good tonight i'nt he" Thanks Charlie

[@billyquinn732]

That crazy hi hat thing... I'm not even a drummer and I just loved this guy. Keef and Ronnie too... Jagger couldn't have had a better group of guys. Still miss Bill... All the guys, Stu and even Brian...dont forget Mick Taylor...

[@1suitcasesal]

I think it was because he was so quiet and steady and not looking for stardom that makes him so missed now. He was in away a sort unsung hero who was the quiet steady rock that secured the Stones.

[@robertrosenberg3557]

Never missed a beat a piece of everyone's childhood died when Charlie died . God bless you Charlie !!

[@bigtip8371]

He never missed a beat!! For sure

[@robertglass6794]

Rip in peace charlie god bless you ❤️🙏. Sorry for your loss band. Very underrated drummer also

[@jimmatherly]

NOT underrated lol. With respect, underrated is overused. No one in the Stones is underrated.

[@sandburgmartin7947]

Part of the rhythm of the soundtrack of my life.

[@bananka4905]

This is a super loss in Rock n Roll

[@bananka4905]

MAYBE NOW THE REST CAN FOCUS ON DEVOTING THEIR LIVES TO JESUS , AS HE WILL BE RETURNING VERY SOON.... THIS BAND HAS NOT DEVOTED THIER LIVES TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL AT ALL... SO I THINK IT IS ABOUT TIME THEY STARTED. AND INVITE JESUS INTO THEIR LIVES.

[@Hiraeth796]

​@@bananka4905 👀

[@bananka4905]

@@Hiraeth796 whats with the eyes

[@Hiraeth796]

@@bananka4905 Increduality

[@Hiraeth796]

@@bananka4905 SHOUTING about jesus on a Rolling Stones thread...

[@michaelpuntillo3500]

Awesome drummer. Just an amazing drummer. The best there's ever been. Love you Charlie.

[@MannyG32968]

Charlie one of the Legends. RIP.💔

[@shanecarroll2045]

He is the caboose of the Rolling Stones God Bless you and family!

[@shanecarroll2045]

Of the stones train oops!

[@timgregory2988]

Sad time on hearing of Charlie's demise. A difficult task of replacing the backbone and legend of this great band. A charming guy, who will be sorely missed .

[@Aldoborzoni]

Long live Charlie! But what a sad day for all of us mortals.

[@russclarke6011]

RIP... CHARLIE, A HALL OF ROCKING JAZZ, BLUES FAMER FOR SURE...PRAYERS FOR YOU.

[@eddiehaskell5578]

❤️love you man

[@TheFamousRleon]

R.I.P. goat! 💔

[@alanlane3670]

Rock on up there with Brian........

[@Hiraeth796]

They were actually friends.

[@RobsAdventuresAndVideos]

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

[@jeffreywright6122]

I grew up in Memphis and had the chance to listen to all kinds of music.Blues Gospel country it was every thing.This guy can play them all and can give any drummer in the world a run for the money.HE had a good life.And now he will playing the drums in they sky.REST IN PEACE.

[@dm19609721]

A role model in many ways

[@adelarodriguez3717]

R.I.P. ❤️

[@muffs55mercury61]

Usually a band is remembered by a single generation but the Stones have spanned three generations of fans. Charlie was the quiet Stone, avoiding publicity, not to mention married to the same woman for 57 years as mentioned.

[@felishavega7531]

RIP legend Rock roll god bless u 😭😭🕊🕊

[@john-paulnagel2732]

Saw The Rolling Stones 5 Times ! Charlie Watts Thank You 🙏

[@emersondvortex5882]

For once ABC runs a story I can actually believe . R.I.P Charlie .

[@martinhall60]

Hello GMA, i live in the UK and i love your channel. Yes, so sad about Charle Watts, a great drummer and gentleman. He will be sadly missed. Do you know where i can get a GMA t shirt, size XL ?

[@hemi969]

I heard he would attend all the production meetings, unlike the other lads.

[@4catsnow]

His legacy of being an integral part of the greatest rock/roll band that ever took the stage will live on, as timeless testimony to what he brought to the human experience of music..and the entertainment he and his bandmates brought to what has to be an ARMY of fans...RIP

[@alainsouloumiac3420]

We miss you already Charlie🎵🎵

[@pantone301]

CHARLIE WATTS CRYED AND LOVED BY ALL REST IN PEACE.😒👏👏👏

[@dantelopezcalderon6722]

El mejor de su tiempo... #AdiosCharlieWatts

[@michelerich3242]

RIP Charlie Watts. 💔

[@10cruz]

Such a life. Thanks. RIP.

[@jameslosangeles1068]

🎶 Damn good drummer - Mr. "Cool" ... 👌

[@dfelixrx7]

Nothing Gold Can Stay

[@davidsimpson105dB]

Godspeed, Charlie.Its only rock n roll but I like it. Much love from England.

[@SJCMARK]

Legend!

[@mahyarV13]

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

[@theresasullivan1435]

Dear jolly you are such an amazing man you are a gentleman you are one of a kind I know you loved your wife so much I'm sure your family is missing you and hurts we're all like family even the audience we grow up with you and will never have another being like you but for that matter never drama like you and I know you must be missing the beats of your drums may you rest in peace I love you with all my heart and soul and so doesn't the whole wide world you're going to be missed so much Charlie 👒🎩🎩👒🌧️💜💙😁💅🌹🎩

[@Purplepulcritude]

2 Rolling stones gone= Charie and Brian Jones- - miss you both!

[@jubei2154]

Mate your my singer!!!..👊💥lol Bless you Mr Watts, thank you for a lifetime of goodtimes SIP YOU LOUDEST QUIET GUY😔

[@juanmarolling]

BUEN VIAJE,, CHARLIE WATTS. El fallecimiento de Charlie Watts no solo pone de luto un agosto aún pandémico, sino sobre todo dice adiós a una manera de vivir y sentir el rock y, sobre todo, un modo de vivir de un modo coherente. Se incorporó a los Rolling Stones en enero de 1963, donde Keith Richards, Mick Jagger y Brian Jones estaban ya dándole forma Cuando hace un par de semanas se anunció que el batería no iba a acompañar a sus compañeros de los Rolling Stones en la anunciada gira por Estados Unidos en los próximos meses, no se llegó a concretar el tipo de operación al que se había sometido. Watts fue tratado previamente por cáncer de garganta en 2004, y un año después se rompió varias costillas y el brazo en un accidente automovilístico en Niza. A Charlie Watts siempre se le asociará a tres elementos: el primero, más importante y obvio es haber formado parte a una de las dos bandas más trascendentales de la música popular, como son los Rolling Stones, con el añadido fundamental de que aún siguen en activo, a diferencia de los Beatles. La segunda es que mantuvo y patentó en cierta manera un modo de tocar la batería que rompía el cliché de la espectacularidad, la grandiosidad y el efectismo consustanciales a muchos de los grandes nombres del rock. Su toque era a menudo sucinto, siempre eficaz y refractario al protagonismo gratuito. Y tercero, esa misma contención la transmitía a la imagen exterior, ejerciendo de voluntario/involuntario contrapunto dentro la parafernalia de parte de la banda en sus épocas de mayor efervescencia y escaparatismo. Y se acabó convirtiendo en una de las marcas de la casa, que ayudó a su longevidad

[@charlenemack7040]

❤️

[@vjr5261]

😔👋

[@johnnydepp3902]

Hello dear, thanks for being a great fan !!

[@shellydean5951]

Omg I had no idea

[@Amber_xo_133]

So sad

[@sandburgmartin7947]

Would suggest that a great version of 'professor' Brian May's "The Last Horizon" be played at his memorial for his fellow Brit. Maybe even with another British lady Sara Jory on pedal steel.

[@rickhilt5176]

A good man and great drummer. Might be premature but I hear Pete Best is available.

[@klaushimmer4697]

After Dusty Hill from ZZTop the next great Musician is dead.My both R.I.P.

[@harvester3355]

God needs to chill with his perfect rock band.

[@paulosterwalder1294]

Very strange , I saw hier on KZbin the Rolling Stones ,I had the feeling one will die . I scroll down and ried Charlie is gone . Happen many times in my live , and I don't believe in esotheric , something like that but it was like a moment stopped everything ,is strench 1 2 3 things can happen but so many thimes scare me . Charles thanks for the great music and sleep in peace.

[@john-paulnagel2732]

5 Great Drummers Keith Moon 🌙 John Bonham Gonzo Neil Peart Charlie Watts and Ringo !

[@wilhelmberend116]

Master of percussion 🥁 really ?😅

[@Me97202]

Out of respect for fallen members…I wish bands would retire the bands name whenever fewer than half remain.

[@jamesfox5105]

RIP Charlie.Sad news.Never really liked the Stones.

[@cocoaorange1]

Nice he stayed married to the same woman for 57 years.

[@annaamato8938]

👿👿👿👿👿

[@jamesfox5105]

Blame it on Covid.

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[@sandburgmartin7947]

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