The Rolling Stones -yhtyeen rumpali Charlie Watts menehtyi tiistaina 24. elokuuta. Watts oli kuollessaan 80-vuotias. Rollareiden vuorenvarmana rumpalina Watts toimi vuodesta 1963 aina viimeisiin päiviinsä saakka.
Uutinen Wattsin kuolemasta on otettu musiikkimaailmassa vastaan raskain sydämin ja useat muusikot ovatkin julkaisseet sosiaalisessa mediassa osanottojaan ja muistokirjoituksia edesmenneelle rumpalille. Wattsia ovat muistaneet muun muassa Black Sabbathin Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler ja Bill Ward, KISSin Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons ja Peter Criss, Metallican Lars Ulrich, David Coverdale, Scorpions, Guns N’ Roses -nokkamies Axl Rose, Testamentin Alex Skolnick, Mikkey Dee (Scorpions, ex-Motörhead, ex-King Diamond), Anthraxin Charlie Benante ja Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, Prophets of Rage).
”Muusikkona oli aina lohdullista tietää, että maailman parhain bändi oli yhä olemassa. Oli musertavaa kuulla Charlie Wattsin menehtymisestä. Rumpalina hän inspiroi minua syvästi. Tämä on raskas menetys koko musiikin historiassa eikä toista Charlie Wattsia enää tule. Hänen ainutlaatuinen tyylinsä ja tekniikkansa oli Rolling Stonesin sydän. Hän oli ja tulee aina olemaan suuri vaikuttaja meille rumpaleille. Hän oli yksi suosikkirumpaleistani ja rakasta ja kunnioitan häntä syvästi. Häntä tullaan kaipaamaan kovasti”, Peter Criss kirjoittaa Twitterissä.
”Kiitos, että raivasit tietä. Kiitos, että asetit standardit. Kiitos, että sait musiikin svengaamaan. Kiitos, että olit vitun cool. Kiitos siitä, että inspiroit kirjaimellisesti jokaista rock ’n’ roll -rumpalia maan päällä”, kirjoittaa puolestaan Lars Ulrich Instagramissa.
God bless, Charlie. pic.twitter.com/sWpU2JSeqG
— Peter Criss (@PeterCriss) August 24, 2021
So sorry to hear the very sad news of Charlie Watts passing. He was such a nice guy and a major influence in the music business – he’ll be sadly missed. My deepest condolences to his family and to Mick, Ronnie, Keith and all his friends and fans. R.I.P.
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— Tony Iommi (@tonyiommi) August 24, 2021
This news did shock me today. I've been a fan since I saw the Stones at the Birmingham Town Hall in 1964. RIP Charlie, thanks for the great music and memories. https://t.co/45J87apnrv
— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) August 24, 2021
#CharlieWatts 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/OtLzoRiToE
— Bill Ward (@billwarddrums) August 24, 2021
A very fine, gifted man…anchoring one of the very finest rock bands in history…Another Beautiful Soul…Thank You, Charlie…XXX🙏🙏🙏XXX
The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80 – https://t.co/n0LS8f8NHj https://t.co/FqHUbukpER
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) August 24, 2021
#CHARLIEWATTS. The beat of The Stones. There are no words, every groove has spoken for itself.
6/2/41 – 8/24/21 pic.twitter.com/Lw2USKaxYH— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) 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 pic.twitter.com/vxzIH9xnzT
— Scorpions (@scorpions) August 24, 2021
Very sorry to hear of the passing of The RollingStones Drummer Charlie Watts.
My deepest condolences to his family, the band and the fans.
— Axl Rose (@axlrose) August 24, 2021
Our prayers and hearts go out to Charlie Watts family, fans and friends. The Rolling Stones drummer played on Satisfaction, Honky Tonk Woman and hundreds more. Rest In Peace, Charlie. https://t.co/TOLLj7jzkc
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) August 24, 2021
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80 https://t.co/LUVShR1yaM via @YahooNews AWFUL NEWS. One of the true timeless icons and the backbone of the Stones. Hard to fathom the loss. So very sad.
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) 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
Farewell #CharlieWatts Beyond the Stones, he had legit jazz chops (& big band albums of his own to prove it). One of the best. Even drum snob & notorious carmudgeon Ginger Baker agreed. May they both meet up, jam & argue good-naturedly somewhere in the cosmos #ripcharliewatts pic.twitter.com/kVlWsnRinh
— Alex Skolnick 🇺🇦 (@AlexSkolnick) August 24, 2021
Rest In Peace Charlie! One of the tightest, in the pocket drummer ever. The backbone of the ROLLING STONES. Legend! Condolences to his family, friends and fans.
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.#rollingstones #drummer #rip #legend #charliewatts https://t.co/WKzS717Mxb— sHaVo oDaDjIaN (@ShavoOdadjian) August 24, 2021
Very very sad news!
Charlie Watts was one of my big inspirations in the early years and still is today! He has inspired the whole planet for so many years. Rest in peace and thank you so much for all the inspiration you have given us drummers around the world! pic.twitter.com/e1THhpJBLk
— Mikkey Dee (@themikkeydee) August 24, 2021
Devastating news , those in the know know he was the heart & soul of the band …. I had the absolute pleasure of meeting him a few times, a total gentleman… it goes without saying he will be sorely missed .. RIP Charlie ❤️ -Joe Elliott@RollingStones #CharlieWatts https://t.co/AEpHjUNPHh
— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) August 24, 2021
Man… 😢 @RollingStones #charliewatts https://t.co/HJogEpKEc0
— Charlie Benante (@skisum) 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