The Beatles, Bill Kreutzmann, Stewart Copeland & Others Remember Charlie Watts - JamBase
The music world lost one of its greatest drummers today when The Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts died at age 80. A flood of touching tributes and heartfelt remembrances from musicians and others celebrities have come flooding in on social media since the news was announced. The Beatles’ Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, Grateful Dead/Dead & Company drummer Bill Kreutzmann and Stewart Copeland of The Police and Oysterhead are just a few of those who have shared messages of love and respect for Charlie Watts.
“So sad to hear about Charlie Watts, the Stones drummer, dying. He was a lovely guy,” Paul McCartney said in a video. “I knew he was ill, but I didn’t know it was this [bad]. Lots of love to his family, wife and kids and extended family, and condolences to the Stones. A huge blow to them, because Charlie was a rock and a fantastic drummer. Steady as a rock. Love you Charlie, always loved you. Beautiful man.”
Source: jambase.com
