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In Memoriam

Remembering Charlie Watts, 1941-2021

August 24, 2021

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Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones performs during Desert Trip at the Empire Polo Field on October 14, 2016 in Indio, California.Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Mary Lucia on Charlie Watts:

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Noah Levy pays tribute to Charlie Watts

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Dave Jarnstrom pays tribute to Charlie Watts (Part 1)

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Dave Jarnstrom pays tribute to Charlie Watts (Part 2)

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Ian Prince pays tribute to Charlie Watts

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Charlie Watts, iconic drummer for the Rolling Stones, has died at age 80. We're celebrating the drummer's legacy by going all-Stones on The Current from 1-6 p.m. today, Aug. 24.

Do you have any favorite Charlie Watts songs, stories, or memories? Please share them in the comments below! We're also asking musicians to share their tributes; see above for audio.