Paul Stanley (Kiss) o Tom Morello (RATM): el mundo del rock reacciona a la muerte de Charlie Watts
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Paul Stanley (Kiss), David Coverdale (Whitesnake), Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine), Perry Farrell (Jane's Addiction) y Rob Zombie son algunos de los rockeros que han reaccionado en las redes sociales al fallecimiento del batería de The Rolling Stones Charlie Watts.
La muerte de Watts fue confirmada por su publicista Bernard Doherty, quien dijo en un comunicado: "Con inmensa tristeza anunciamos la muerte de nuestro querido Charlie Watts. Ha fallecido en paz en un hospital de Londres hoy mismo rodeado de su familia".
"Charlie era un apreciado esposo, padre y abuelo y también, como miembro de The Rolling Stones, uno de los mejores baterías de su generación. Pedimos amablemente que se respete la privacidad de su familia, miembros de la banda y amigos cercanos en este difícil momento."
A principios de este mes, se anunció que Watts no se uniría a los Rolling Stones en su gira de otoño por Estados Unidos para recuperarse de un procedimiento médico no revelado. Se suponía que su "gran amigo" Steve Jordan le sustituiría en la gira, que estaba previsto que comenzara el 26 de septiembre en San Luis.
"Por una vez, mi calendario ha sido un poco erróneo", dijo Watts en un comunicado en el que anunciaba su ausencia en la gira. "Estoy trabajando duro para ponerme completamente en forma, pero hoy he aceptado, por consejo de los expertos, que esto llevará un tiempo. Después de todo el sufrimiento de los fans causado por el COVID, no quiero que los muchos fans que tienen entradas para esta gira se sientan decepcionados por otro aplazamiento o cancelación. Por eso he pedido a mi gran amigo Steve Jordan que me sustituya".
Aunque Watts no era miembro fundador de los Stones, llevaba en la banda desde enero de 1963. Luchó contra un cáncer de garganta en 2004, pero se recuperó tras someterse a dos operaciones.
Antes de la muerte de Charlie, la gira 'No Filter', que originalmente iba a tener lugar el año pasado, estaba programada para llegar a 15 ciudades desde septiembre hasta noviembre.
Paul on Charlie Watts ?? pic.twitter.com/rn2elK6cFE
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) August 24, 2021
#God bless Charlie Watts we’re going to miss you man peace and love to the family Ringo ?????????????? pic.twitter.com/3tSFg7EMQG
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) August 24, 2021
A very sad day. Charlie Watts was the ultimate drummer. The most stylish of men, and such brilliant company. My deepest condolences to Shirley, Seraphina and Charlotte. And of course, The Rolling Stones.
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 24, 2021
@therollingstones #CharlieWatts #RIP pic.twitter.com/9rjSSgioZL
A very fine, gifted man…anchoring one of the very finest rock bands in history…Another Beautiful Soul…Thank You, Charlie…XXX??????XXX
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) August 24, 2021
The Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies aged 80 - https://t.co/n0LS8f8NHj https://t.co/FqHUbukpER
I’m just shocked to hear about Charlie Watts. I don’t know what to say, I feel terrible for Charlie’s family. Charlie was a great drummer and I loved the Stones music, they made great records. Love & Mercy. pic.twitter.com/C4q2zXvVKo
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) August 24, 2021
#CHARLIEWATTS. The beat of The Stones. There are no words, every groove has spoken for itself.
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) August 24, 2021
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I first saw The @RollingStones in 1966 in the Bay Area and have been a fan ever since. Charlie Watts was one of the great drummers and will be missed. Rest easy Charlie pic.twitter.com/FQKOXiSUpG
— John Fogerty (@John_Fogerty) 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 (@scorpions) August 24, 2021
Scorpions pic.twitter.com/vxzIH9xnzT
An early mentor, a fellow jazz fan, #RIP Charlie Watts. -John Densmore https://t.co/C8x9qMSLbV
— John Densmore (@JohnDensmore) August 24, 2021
Very sorry to hear of the passing of The RollingStones Drummer Charlie Watts.
— Axl Rose (@axlrose) August 24, 2021
My deepest condolences to his family, the band and the fans.
Sad to hear of Charlie Watts passing. The Rolling Stones have always been my favorite band, and Charlie was the engine of subltle and heavy grooves. I’ll put on “Sway” which is my favorite song of all time. Any of us in a rock band wouldn’t be here if it hadn’t been for Charlie. pic.twitter.com/0GsCAIEIO3
— Mike McCready (@MikeMcCreadyPJ) August 24, 2021
Rest in peace, Charlie.?? #charliewatts @RollingStones pic.twitter.com/QUGyXhK1NL
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) August 24, 2021
Rest In Peace ??Charlie Watts .
— THE CULT (@officialcult) August 24, 2021
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Saddened to hear about Charlie Watts. For those of us that love music, we’ve lost one of the true pioneers of rock-n-roll. A consummate performer and an even better human. There’s so much to say about Charlie, but for now we will listen to the gift he gave us all - his music. pic.twitter.com/8pNx8ZMzqG
— Nickelback (@Nickelback) 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
RIP Charlie Watts https://t.co/2iWBy6aNyV
— KISS (@kiss) August 24, 2021
So saddened to hear about the passing of Charlie Watts . An absolute inspiration to a legion of drummers since the 1960’s. A man of grace , style , dignity and composure . pic.twitter.com/Nu4msDShAF
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) 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
So sad to about Charlie Watts passing. Condolences to the @RollingStones family n fans pic.twitter.com/yULZ0V56rU
— WARRANT (@warrantrocks) 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
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
Man… ?? @RollingStones #charliewatts https://t.co/HJogEpKEc0
— Charlie Benante (@skisum) August 24, 2021
RIP CHARLIE WATTS
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) 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