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
Charlie Is My Darling
The Rolling Stones: Grrr Live!
Rolling Stones: 50 Years on Video - Black Edition
The Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live in Leeds 1982
The Rolling Stones: Terrifying - The Legendary Atlantic City Concert
Weird Nightmare
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - No Security. San Jose ’99
The Rolling Stones: Grrr!
The Rolling Stones: Hampton Coliseum (Live 1981)
The Rolling Stones: The Biggest Bang
The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
The Rolling Stones: Tip of the Tongue
The Rolling Stones at the BBC
The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show
The Rolling Stones: Bridges To Buenos Aires
The Rolling Stones - All Six Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Rolling Stones
Rock of Ages: The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones: The Marquee Club 1971
The Rolling Stones: L.A. Friday (Live 1975)
The Rolling Stones – Early Years In London
The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Theatre Show
Willie and The Poor Boys - The Movie
The Rolling Stones: Los Angeles 1989
Video Rewind: The Rolling Stones' Great Video Hits
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