Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who has died aged 80, captured by stoddart_f22_photographer in 1989.⁠ Tributes being paid today praise not only his musicianship, but also his sartorial refinement, loyalty, and droll wit. Undergoing emergency surgery last month and unable to join the band on tour, Watts commented: “For once my timing has been a little off”.⁠ For a look at his life in stills and footage, follow our bio link.⁠ 📷: John Stoddart/Popperfoto via Getty Images I gettyarchive | #GettyImages #PreservingThePast #GettyArchive⁠ ⁠ #charliewatts #rollingstones #musichistory #drummers #jazzdrummer #bluesdrummer #rockandrolldrummer #johnstoddart #musicphotography #gimmeshelter #jumpinjackflash #sympathyforthedevil #streetfightingman