El legendario baterista de The Rolling Stones falleció este martes 24 de agosto. La noticia fue confirmada por la agrupación a través de su cuenta oficial de Twitter y aunque no se revelaron las causas de muerte, en el comunicado se confirma que falleció rodeado por su familia y seres queridos en un hospital de Londres.
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El mundo de la música ha reaccionado a esta fuerte noticia. Artistas como Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Liam Gallagher, Elton John y muchos más han expresado en sus redes sociales su admiración por el difunto baterista.
Actualización: Mick Jagger y Keith Richards han publicado fotos en sus redes como homenaje a su difunto compañero de banda.
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) August 24, 2021
Paul on Charlie Watts ❤️ pic.twitter.com/rn2elK6cFE
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) August 24, 2021
There goes a hero. ?
— Garbage (@garbage) August 24, 2021
Dear Charlie Watts. What a legend. Sad to see him go. pic.twitter.com/jYmEJlFnZ7
— The Who (@TheWho) 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
#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
#CHARLIEWATTS. The beat of The Stones. There are no words, every groove has spoken for itself.
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) August 24, 2021
6/2/41 – 8/24/21 pic.twitter.com/Lw2USKaxYH
So long, maestro ? pic.twitter.com/1IkfQpJKqo
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) August 24, 2021
In total shock Charlie Watts was a lovely guy. He will be sorely missed. Deepest sympathy to his wife, the band and all his family and friends. 1/2 #charliewatts @RollingStones
— Dave Davies (@davedavieskinks) 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.
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 24, 2021
@therollingstones #CharlieWatts #RIP pic.twitter.com/9rjSSgioZL
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
RIP CHARLIE WATTS
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) August 24, 2021
RIP Charlie Watts ??? master of elegant simplicity. (Thx @bradwood3 for the CW tutorials and lineage in my songs.) By thy grooves, we knew ye ? https://t.co/5iaZ2oSm8T
— Liz Phair (@PhizLair) August 24, 2021
Charlie watts, my absolute favorite – much love and respect to you on your journey home – https://t.co/2fsjgWg5BK my thoughts go out to your loved ones and those that love you – RIP pic.twitter.com/RpTuldCHbU
— anton newcombe (@antonnewcombe) August 24, 2021
All of my hi hat technique I owe to Charlie . Thank you and RIP Charlie Watts.
— Lol Tolhurst (@LolTolhurst) August 24, 2021
Charlie Watts, drummer of the Rolling Stones, has died today. (August 24, 2021)
— Roy Orbison Jr (@Royorbisonjr) August 24, 2021
Listen to the Stones today in his honor.#CharlieWatts #RollingStones pic.twitter.com/xOMYh75xfs
RIP Charlie Watts. ?
— nathan followill (@doctorfollowill) August 24, 2021
So saddened to hear about the passing of Charlie Watts . An absolute inspiration to a legion of drummers since the 1960’s. A man of grace , style , dignity and composure . pic.twitter.com/Nu4msDShAF
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) August 24, 2021
My hero. RIP Charlie Px pic.twitter.com/VulDRmfXyo
— Philip Selway (@philipselway) August 24, 2021
I first saw The @RollingStones in 1966 in the Bay Area and have been a fan ever since. Charlie Watts was one of the great drummers and will be missed. Rest easy Charlie pic.twitter.com/FQKOXiSUpG
— John Fogerty (@John_Fogerty) August 24, 2021
Another very sad Day in the World of Music …. Just learned about the passing of Charlie Watts the legendary Drummer of the Rolling Stones … our deep Condolences go out to Charlie‘s Family and his bandmates …. RIP Charlie
— Scorpions (@scorpions) August 24, 2021
Scorpions pic.twitter.com/vxzIH9xnzT
An early mentor, a fellow jazz fan, #RIP Charlie Watts. -John Densmore https://t.co/C8x9qMSLbV
— John Densmore (@JohnDensmore) August 24, 2021
The heartbeat of Rock & Roll. The Great Charlie Watts. ? all due respect. https://t.co/k7tBR7KKFb
— Certified ?uestlover (@questlove) August 24, 2021
Charlie Watts was the most elegant and dignified drummer in rock and roll. He played exactly what was needed – no more – no less. He is one of a kind. pic.twitter.com/aasPZ2fMYX
— Joan Jett (@joanjett) August 24, 2021
R.I.P. Charlie Watts, you’ll be missed. pic.twitter.com/tBIkdOtufp
— Sleater-Kinney (@Sleater_Kinney) August 24, 2021
Forever In Our Hearts
— Jimi Hendrix (@JimiHendrix) August 24, 2021
Charlie Watts
June 2, 1941 – August 24, 2021 pic.twitter.com/IeOKLCdacx