In this afternoon Charlie Watts, historic drummer for The Rolling Stones passed away at 80 years due to health problems.

Watts, perhaps the most reserved within the historic British group, days ago he had left the tour that the band was going to carry out in the United States. It was the first time that the musician would not be playing with his companions.

"The day Charlie is gone, we couldn't play together ", Mick Jagger and Keith Richards used to say repeatedly, singer and guitarist of the emblematic band.

With a marked low profile and lover of jazz, His style marked an era and became the influence of thousands of musicians across the globe..

Through a statement provided by the agent of the deceased musician, which was later replicated by the social networks of the Rolling Stones, the "death of our dear Charlie Watts" was announced "with great sadness" and added: “Passed away peacefully in a London hospital today, surrounded by his family ". Finally, the statement describes Watts as "one of the best drummers of his generation".

Farewell to other greats of music

Great music stars, many of them contemporary to Charlie Watts, they regretted the news and chose social networks to fire the artist who is already a legend.

Among those who expressed their condolences are Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, Patti Smith y Elton John.

"God bless you Charly Watts. We are going to miss you. Peace and love to the family ", the former Beatles drummer wrote on his Twitter account, Ringo Starr, next to a photo of both in black and white.

While, Paul McCartney recorded a video that he shared from his Instagram account where he said: "It is very sad to hear the passing of Charlie Watts, a very dear person. I knew he was sick but not that it was so serious. I send a lot of love to his family and condolences to the Stones, it's a big blow to them cause charlie was a rock, a fantastic drummer. I love you charlie, I will always do it"

Elton John, below a photo where he is seen with Watts, smiling and young, wrote: "It is a very sad day. He was the definitive drummer. The most elegant of men and a brilliant company. My condolences to Shirley, Seraphina y Charlotte. Y, Of course, The Rolling Stones”.

Also drummer Roger Taylor, Queen member, express: "How sad, we have lost a true gentleman. The immaculate beating heart of the Rolling Stones. It really is a sad day ".

Meanwhile, guitarist and singer Paul Stanley, founder of Kiss with Gene Simmons, referred to Watts as "one of the true timeless icons and the backbone of the Stones". And I add: "It is difficult to understand the loss. Very sad".

American singer and writer Patti Smith, posted a photo of a young Watts and wrote below: "This is Charly Watts. Cried and loved by all ", while from the official account of The Who they limited themselves to uploading a photo of the drummer.

From your Instagram account, the musician Beck considered the drummer as "one of the greatest geniuses of all time", while for actor and musician Stevie Van Zandt, Watts “was not only one of the best drummers in one of the best bands of all time, but a knight of knights. Rock and roll will miss him deeply.- we are significantly less without it ".

By last, musician Perry Farrell, Jane’s Addiction founder tweeted: "Although they are the loudest, drummers are the last to be heard. They have insecurities because everyone turns their back on them. Herein lies the secret of the band; there is no greatness without a great drummer. RIP Charlie Watts”.