Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watt has died at the age of 80, according to his publicist.
Bernard Doherty said Tuesday that Watts ``passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.''
The drummer provided the backbone of the Rolling Stones' songs for more than half a century.
The publicist said, ``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.''