All over the world musicians are expressing their sorrows for the passing of Charlie Watts. Watts passed on August 24, weeks after stepping away from the Rolling Stones 2021 tour to recover from an unspecified procedure.

Elton John shared in a tweet, “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.”

Charlie Benante shares the statement made about the passing of Charlie Watts via twitter :

Man… @RollingStones #charliewatts https://t.co/HJogEpKEc0

— Charlie Benante (@skisum) August 24, 2021

Paul McCartney shares his feelings via twitter:

Paul on Charlie Watts pic.twitter.com/rn2elK6cFE

— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) August 24, 2021

Tom Morello expresses his condolences via twitter:

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

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