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Drummer Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones backbone, dies at 80

By JILL LAWLESS and GREGORY KATZAugust 24, 2021 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock’s greatest rhythm sections and used his “day job” to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his publicist.

Drummer Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones backbone, dies at 80

By JILL LAWLESS and GREGORY KATZAugust 24, 2021 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock’s greatest rhythm sections and used his “day job” to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his publicist.

Neil Peart, drummer for influential rockers Rush, dead at 67

January 11, 2020 GMT

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Neil Peart, the renowned drummer and lyricist from the influential Canadian band Rush, has died...

Ginger Baker, Cream’s volatile drummer, dies at 80

By HILLEL ITALIEOctober 6, 2019 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Ginger Baker, the volatile and propulsive drummer for Cream and other bands who wielded blues power and jazz finesse and helped shatter boundaries of time, tempo and style in popular music, died Sunday at age 80, his family said...

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Drummer Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones backbone, dies at 80

Drummer Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones backbone, dies at 80

Neil Peart, drummer for influential rockers Rush, dead at 67

Ginger Baker, Cream’s volatile drummer, dies at 80