Charlie Watts, the drummer of the legendary British rock'n'roll band the Rolling Stones, died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
Watts hailed as the ultimate drum god was known as the quiet man of the riotous band, which helped define the Swinging Sixties with timeless hits such as "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction".
He joined the Stones early in 1963 and ranked just behind Mick Jagger and Keith Richards as the group's longest lasting and most essential member. Music legends took to social media to pay their respects to the musical legend.
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Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger shared a photo of a smiling Charlie on both Twitter and Instagram, without a caption with bandmate Keith Richards posted a Twitter photo of the Rolling Stones' drum kit with a 'closed' sign hanging from it.
A fantastic drummer, steady as a rock. Love you Charlie. I’ve always loved you, beautiful man. Great condolences and sympathies to his family.” wrote John Lenon.
Elton John took to Instagram to pen a heartfelt message to Charlie, accompanied by a throwback snap of the pair in the 1970s, branding him 'the ultimate drummer.
Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, also posted a poignant snap of the pair comparing drumsticks, and wrote: 'God bless Charlie Watts we're going to miss you man peace and love to the family Ringo.'