The Surviving Rolling Stones Members Commemorate Charlie Watts' 82nd Birthday

The remaining members of The Rolling Stones - Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood - celebrated what would have been the 82nd birthday of late drummer Charlie Watts.

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Watts, the band's drummer since 1962, passed away in August 2021.

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His passing occurred during the band's "No Filter Tour," his last tour having taken place in 2016 due to health issues.

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Longtime friend and drummer for Keith Richards’s solo project, Steve Jordan, filled Watts' role during the tour.

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Watts had undergone a "successful medical procedure" before the start of the tour, as announced by his spokesperson.

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The band announced Watts' passing with a heartfelt statement, emphasizing his status as a cherished family man and remarkable drummer.

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Watts' wife, Shirley, to whom he was married since 1964, passed away in December of the year following his death.

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The band commemorated Watts on his birthday in 2022, posting tributes on their respective Instagram accounts.

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Richards shared memories of Watts' unique sense of humor in an interview with Rolling Stone after his passing.

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The Rolling Stones continue to honor their late bandmate, highlighting his invaluable contributions to the band and music history.

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