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>https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58316842 > > >Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80 > >Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who helped them become >one of the greatest bands in rock 'n' roll, has died at the >age of 80. >"It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our >beloved Charlie Watts," a statement said. >"He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today >surrounded by his family." >It said he was "a cherished husband, father and grandfather" >and "one of the greatest drummers of his generation". >Obituary: Charlie Watts >The news comes weeks after it was announced that Watts would >miss the band's US tour dates to recover from an unspecified >medical procedure. Watts was previously treated for throat >cancer in 2004. >He had been a member of the Stones since January 1963, when he >joined Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Brian Jones in their >fledgling group. > >A jazz aficionado at heart, Watts helped them become, with The >Beatles, one of the bands who took rock 'n' roll to the masses >in the 60s with classics like (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction, >Jumpin' Jack Flash, Get Off My Cloud and Sympathy for the >Devil. >Tributes have been paid from across the music world. > >Sir Elton John wrote on Twitter: "A very sad day. Charlie >Watts was the ultimate drummer. The most stylish of men, and >such brilliant company. My deepest condolences to Shirley, >Seraphina and Charlotte. And of course, The Rolling Stones." > >The Sex Pistols' Glen Matlock said he "kept the beat to the >soundtrack of our lives", while Nile Rodgers wrote: "Thanks >for all the great music." > >The statement from the Rolling Stones' publicist added: "We >kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members >and close friends is respected at this difficult time." > > > >
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