THE rock world was took aback last night following the sudden death of Rolling Stones drummer, Charlie Watts.
80-year-old watts recently pulled out of an upcoming US tour after a medical procedure.
In a statement the Stones said: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts.
“He passed away peacefully 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.
“In a recent interview with The Sun’s Something For The Weekend, bandmate Keith Richards said: “He’s absolutely the coolest guy I know, my aim is to get as cool as Charlie.”
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