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    Charlie Watts: Rolling Stones drummer dies at 80

    Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who helped them become one of the greatest bands in rock 'n' roll, has died at the age of 80.

    "It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts," a statement said.

    It said he was "a cherished husband, father and grandfather" and "one of the greatest drummers of his generation".

    Tributes have come from stars including The Beatles' Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr, and Sir Elton John.

    Sir Paul described Watts as "a lovely guy" and "a fantastic drummer" who was "steady as a rock".



    Sir Elton wrote on Twitter: "A very sad day. Charlie Watts was the ultimate drummer. The most stylish of men, and such brilliant company."

    The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson said he was "shocked" to hear the news about Watts, who he described as "a great drummer".

    The news came weeks after it was announced that Watts would miss the band's US tour dates to recover from an unspecified medical procedure. Watts was previously treated for throat cancer in 2004.

    He had been a member of the Stones since January 1963, when he joined Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Brian Jones in their fledgling group.

    Watts helped them become, with The Beatles, one of the bands who took rock 'n' roll to the masses in the 60s with classics like (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction, Jumpin' Jack Flash, Get Off My Cloud and Sympathy for the Devil....

    Charlie Watts: Rolling Stones drummer dies at 80 - BBC News

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    80 years old. Blows my mind how these guys just keep playing to this age. When we were hippies, who could possibly be tripping enough to imagine a day where grampas would be doing rock concerts...when our grandparents were watching Ted Mack and Lawrence Welk. What a strange generation and day we live in.

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    I hope he found Jesus. To leave such a legacy here and burn in hell for eternity would be tragic.

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    I hope he found Jesus. To leave such a legacy here and burn in hell for eternity would be tragic.
    Without Christ, his legacy here is that of a long time supporting member of a "Pied Piper" rock band.




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    Quote Originally Posted by John View Post
    I hope he found Jesus. To leave such a legacy here and burn in hell for eternity would be tragic.

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    Keith Richards must do shots of formaldehyde.

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    Keith Richards must do shots of formaldehyde.
    Could be...

    This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity (futility) of their mind, having the understanding darkened...
    (Ephesians 4:17-18)

    Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly...
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    A testimony of God's grace that he is still alive. One look at him and you can tell he has been down some rough road.

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