for the rolling stones for nearly 60 years. ♪ joining the group at just 21 years old in 1963 -- >> to walk on the stage and hear nothing except screams is just unbelievable. >> he's often credited for keeping the band together all these years. >> it was more of a family than a band. because i'd never been in a band longer than, like, three months. >> charlie watts was 80 years old. his family saying he died surrounded by loved ones. his wife shirley ann, the two married for more than 50 years. this evening, generations of fans, musicians honoring him, including paul mccartney. >> love you, charlie. always loved you. beautiful man. >> charlie watts in his own words. >> my thing, whenever i play, is to make it a dance sound. rock 'n' roll is dance music. ♪ >> the singular charlie watts. see you tomorrow. good night.