Just minutes after the news of Charlie Watts’ passing broke, the band posted a statement from the dummer’s publicist expressing “immense sadness” at his passing and remembering him as “one of the greatest drummers of his generation.”
Friend and fellow Brit Elton John was less reserved calling Watts, “the ultimate drummer.” The sartorially-minded John also called Watts “The most stylish of men, and such brilliant company.”
Legendary songwriter Nile Rodgers, who produced one of Mick Jagger’s albums, wrote simply. “Rest In Power #CharlieWatts RIP. You are a smooth brother. Thanks for all the great music.”
The Who simply posted a photo of Watts with a quizzical look on his face to their official account.
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Beatles drummer Ringo Starr wrote, “God bless Charlie Watts we’re going to miss you man peace and love to the family,” and followed with a second post with just a photo of himself and Watts chatting.
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) August 24, 2021
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.
@therollingstones #CharlieWatts #RIP pic.twitter.com/9rjSSgioZL
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 24, 2021
— The Who (@TheWho) August 24, 2021
#God bless Charlie Watts we’re going to miss you man peace and love to the family Ringo ?✌️?❤️??☮️ pic.twitter.com/3tSFg7EMQG
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) August 24, 2021
https://twitter.com/ringostarrmusic/status/1430216002432770050/photo/1
I knew him a bit I used to meet him on the train when I used to go to Devon years and years ago.he was a great drummer and a great guy a one off sorry Charlie #charliewatts @RollingStones 2/2
— Dave Davies (@davedavieskinks) August 24, 2021
RIP CHARLIE WATTS
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) August 24, 2021
Rest In Power #CharlieWatts RIP. You are a smooth brother. Thanks for all the great music. pic.twitter.com/ePlXpiiqNc
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) August 24, 2021
Rock n roll would not be rock n roll without the rhythm, the style, the VIBE of this incredible musician. Rest In Peace #CharlieWatts, one of the greatest and most important architects of the music we love. pic.twitter.com/xEfzaSLCba
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) August 24, 2021
There goes a hero. ?
Dear Charlie Watts. What a legend. Sad to see him go. pic.twitter.com/jYmEJlFnZ7— Garbage (@garbage) August 24, 2021
“Charlie Watts is one of the greatest drummers the damn world is ever gonna see.”
– Keith Richards
1941-2021. Rest in peace Charlie. pic.twitter.com/mZhzkY1Hb8
— Rough Trade (@RoughTrade) August 24, 2021
Peace and love, Charlie Watts. ? pic.twitter.com/SSc7s3Qf9w
— Susanna Hoffs (@SusannaHoffs) August 24, 2021
So well said. #RIP Charlie Watts. https://t.co/pE3hqzRcXg
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) August 24, 2021
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80 https://t.co/LUVShR1yaM via @YahooNews AWFUL NEWS. One of the true timeless icons and the backbone of the Stones. Hard to fathom the loss. So very sad.
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) August 24, 2021
Charlie Watts on a donkey, in the middle of a highway, in “Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out.” pic.twitter.com/gtjvB5smp8
— Janus Films (@janusfilms) August 24, 2021
RIP Charlie Watts, one of the greatest rock drummers ever and a real gentleman. Condolences to his family and the band. #charliewatts #RollingStones
— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) August 24, 2021
RIP Charlie Watts. Nobody better.
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) August 24, 2021
