Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at age 80

Charlie Watts, the influential longtime drummer for the Rolling Stones, has died. He was 80 years old.  Mr. Watts died at a London hospital on Tuesday surrounded by his family. “Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also as a member of The Rolling Stones one of the greatest drummers of his generation, Earlier this month, the band said Mr. Watts was unlikely to perform with his bandmates when they resumed their “No Filter” tour because he was recovering from an undisclosed medical issue.