Mick Jagger leads tributes to Charlie Watts as heartbroken Rolling Stones break silence

The Rolling Stones’ drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80.

The Rolling Stones have shared a new video paying tribute to late drummer Charlie Watts – watch it below.Watts, who has appeared on every album in the legendary band’s discography to date, sadly died aged 80 earlier this week, prompting tributes to pour in from across the music world.Upon news of his death, remaining current band members Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood all shared tributes on social media, with the latter simply writing: “I love you my fellow Gemini ~ I will dearly

late and great Charlie Watts managed to end his storied career of nearly 60 years with The Rolling Stones with a bang — by putting on an electrifying final show at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, as a hurricane loomed.At the time, fans had no idea that August 30, 2019, would be the last time they’d see Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood and Watts share the stage, Rolling Stone reported.

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood are remembering their Rolling Stones bandmate, drummer Charlie Watts, by sharing photos on social media, with both Jagger and Richards presenting the images with no additional comment.

LONDON -- Members of the Rolling Stones have saluted their unshakeable drummer Charlie Watts, who died Tuesday at the age of 80.Mick Jagger, the legendary rock band’s frontman, posted a photo on Twitter of a smiling Watts seated behind a drum.Lead guitarist Keith Richards shared a picture of a drum set with a hanging “Closed” sign.Watts’ publicist announced Tuesday afternoon that the musician had “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.”Guitarist

has passed away at the age of 80.Legends from across the music world have been sharing fond memories and appreciation for Watts, whose publicist revealed had died peacefully in hospital.Hours after the announcement, Jagger's official Instagram page posted a beaming shot of Charlie smiling while sat behind a drum kit, as fans knew him best.No caption was given in the poignant tribute.While frontman Mick's post was simple, some of his millions of followers rushed to share their sympathy at the

Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his dear bandmate Charlie Watts, who passed away aged 80 on Tuesday.The iconic rocker's publicist confirmed the sad news in a statement, writing that the "beloved" drummer had "passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family".MORE: Mick Jagger's poignant tribute to Charlie Watts sparks huge reactionWATCH: Rolling Stones surprise superfan in LondonSharing a throwback image of himself with the

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View this post on InstagramIn his tribute, Richards, 77, posted a picture of Watts’s drumkit with a “closed” sign hung on it. He too did not include a caption.

Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have lead the star-studded tributes to Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts following his death aged 80. Watts had been the beating heart of the band since 1963 and played on legendary rock hits including I Can't Get No Satisfaction, Paint It Black and Brown Sugar.

Sir Mick Jagger has paid tribute to his bandmate, Charlie Watts, following the death of the Rolling Stones drummer on Tuesday.Charlie passed away at the age of 80 in a London hospital on 24 August, prompting a huge response from musicians and fans alike.MORE: Ronnie Wood reveals secret battle with rare aggressive cancer in lockdown WATCH: Mick Jagger opens up on girlfriend L'Wren Scott's deathHeartbroken Mick chose to honour Charlie in an incredibly moving way.

The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at age 80.

London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family,” according to AP. Watts had mentioned that he wouldn’t go on tour with the band in 2021 because of an undisclosed health issue.