Stars react to Charlie Watts' death

Following the death of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts on Tuesday, the remaining members of the band posted different tributes on social media. Mick Jagger posted on Twitter and Instagram a photo of his bandmate smiling at the drums, but poignantly didn't add a caption revealing his feelings. Keith Richards also posted without comment a picture of a set of drums with a "closed" sign on them.

Elton John also reacted to the news of Charlie Watts' death by posting a picture of them together in the early 1970s. "A very sad day," he wrote on Instagram. "Charlie Watts was the ultimate drummer. The most stylish of men, and such brilliant company."

Even though the idea that the Beatles and the Rolling Stones were rivals is widespread, that is all a thing of the past. The former Beatles singer-songwriter was one of the first to post a video of condolences on social media. "He was a lovely guy. ... Charlie was a rock. A fantastic drummer, steady as a rock. Love you, Charlie, will always love you," McCartney said.

"#God bless Charlie Watts we're going to miss you man peace and love to the family," tweeted the former Beatles drummer, who also posted a few shared moments with the fellow musician. In one recent picture, they are portrayed smiling as they hold onto the same drumsticks. Another shot from the 1970s shows them in deep discussion at a party.

Reacting to Watts' death, the Who singer Pete Townshend recalled in an Instagram post that "Charlie Watts wept at Keith Moon's funeral" — the Who's former drummer, who died in 1978 — "I wish I was capable of such tears today. Instead I just want to say goodbye. Not a rock drummer, a jazz drummer really, and that's why the Stones swung like the Basie band!! Such a lovely man."

The Beach Boys' lead singer tweeted: "I feel terrible for Charlie's family. Charlie was a great drummer and I loved the Stones music, they made great records. Love & Mercy." While the Rolling Stones were recording "My Obsession" for the 1967 album "Between the Buttons," Wilson was invited down to their studio; it remains one of his favorite Stones songs.

On her Instagram account, "This is Patti Smith," the celebrated singer-songwriter and poet begins each caption with the words, "This is." She paid tribute to the Rolling Stones drummer by posting: "This is Charlie Watts. Mourned and beloved by all." As one fan commented, her words reflect Watts' style: "Short, sweet and deep."

Sheryl Crow is a huge fan of the Rolling Stones, and she has appeared on stage with them many times. Following the news of Watt's death, she expressed her grief on Twitter: "A hero is gone. No words. A huge gaping hole in the universe."

The Stones also had a notable influence on Lenny Kravitz as a teenager. When he later became a rock star too, he had different collaborations with the legendary band. As he wrote on Twitter, listening to Watts' music remains the best tribute: "The beat of The Stones. There are no words, every groove has spoken for itself."