Sad news for fans of the Rolling Stones.
Legendary Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80 years old.
A spokesperson for the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer says he died in a London hospital earlier today, surrounded by his family.
"Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also as a member of the Rolling Stones one of the greatest drummers of his generation."
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) August 24, 2021
Watts, who was born in 1941, joined the Rolling Stones in 1963.
In 1989, the band was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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