Rolling Stone’s Mick Jagger and Keith Richards lead tributes to Charlie Watts

Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have shared poignant tributes to Charlie Watts following The Rolling Stones drummer’s death.

The trio had been bandmates since 1963, working together on era-defining tracks.

Watts passed away in a London hospital earlier this week surrounded by his family.

Sir Mick shared a picture of the band on stage, with Watts sat at his drumkit smiling, while Richards posted a picture of the star's drumkit with a 'closed' sign hanging on it.

Tributes were also shared by Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney.

The Rolling Stones were responsible for era-defining tracks including (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.