"There goes a truly great drummer"
The legendary drummer died earlier this week, aged 80
"He's probably having a great time up there somewhere"
The drummer passed away this week aged 80
The legendary Rolling Stones drummer died earlier this week, aged 80
It was announced this week that drummer Watts had died aged 80
The drummer for Soundgarden and Pearl Jam said Watts was "the epitome of cool"
The former Stones bassist played alongside Watts for nearly 30 years
"Thanks for what you've given so many of us who have learnt from you"
Following the sad news of The Rolling Stones’ drummer’s passing, Royal Blood sticksman Ben Thatcher tells NME about Watts’ iconic swing style and enduring influence