Paul McCartney has paid emotional tribute to Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who died today aged 80.The Beatles legend was among a huge number of musicians paying their respects to the Stones sticksman this evening (August 24), calling the loss “a huge blow”.“So sad to hear about Charlie Watts – Stones drummer – dying,” he said in a video posted to social media.“He was a lovely guy.
I knew he was ill, but I didn’t know he was this ill, so lots of love to his family, his wife and kids and his extended family, and condolences to the Stones.
It’ll be a huge blow to them because Charlie was a rock, and a fantastic drummer, steady as a rock.”He added: “Love you Charlie, I’ve always loved you.
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