Charlie Watts
Charles Robert Watts (2 June 1941 – 24 August 2021) was an English musician who was the drummer of the Rolling Stones from 1963 until his death in 2021.
Originally trained as a graphic artist, Watts developed an interest in jazz at a young age and joined the band Blues Incorporated. He also started playing drums in London's rhythm and blues clubs, where he met future bandmates Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Brian Jones. In January 1963, he left Blues Incorporated and joined the Rolling Stones as drummer, while doubling as designer of their record sleeves and tour stages. Watts's first public appearance as a permanent member was in February 1963; he remained with the band for 58 years until his death, at which time he, Jagger and Richards were the only members of the band to have performed on every one of their studio albums.
Nicknamed "the Wembley Whammer" by Jagger, Watts cited jazz as a major influence on his drumming style. Aside from his career with the Rolling Stones, Watts toured with his own group, the Charlie Watts Quintet, and appeared in London at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club with the Charlie Watts Tentet.
In 1989, Watts was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Rolling Stones, and in 2004, he was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame, also with the Rolling Stones. He has been ranked among the greatest drummers of all time.
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Originally trained as a graphic artist, Watts developed an interest in jazz at a young age and joined the band Blues Incorporated. He also started playing drums in London's rhythm and blues clubs, where he met future bandmates Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Brian Jones. In January 1963, he left Blues Incorporated and joined the Rolling Stones as drummer, while doubling as designer of their record sleeves and tour stages. Watts's first public appearance as a permanent member was in February 1963; he remained with the band for 58 years until his death, at which time he, Jagger and Richards were the only members of the band to have performed on every one of their studio albums.
Nicknamed "the Wembley Whammer" by Jagger, Watts cited jazz as a major influence on his drumming style. Aside from his career with the Rolling Stones, Watts toured with his own group, the Charlie Watts Quintet, and appeared in London at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club with the Charlie Watts Tentet.
In 1989, Watts was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Rolling Stones, and in 2004, he was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame, also with the Rolling Stones. He has been ranked among the greatest drummers of all time.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Charlie Watts, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
103 titles
The Rolling Stones: 25x5 - The Continuing Adventures of The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live On Copacabana Beach
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Hampton Coliseum
The Rolling Stones - Live at the Wiltern
5 + 1
The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun - Hyde Park Live
The Rolling Stones: Live from Paris 1995
Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen
The A.R.M.S. Benefit Concert from London
Rolling Stones Live from Madison Square Garden
The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969
The Rolling Stones: Live from London 1995
The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live in Argentina
The Stones in the Park
The Rolling Stones: Live at the Max
The Rolling Stones: Just for the Record
The Rolling Stones: Olé Olé Olé! – A Trip Across Latin America
The Rolling Stones: Satisfaction Interviews
The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Bremen
From London to Shanghai
The Rolling Stones From The Vault: L.A. Forum Live In 1975
The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels Live
The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Nippon
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