Actor
Charlie Watts
June 2, 1941 · Bloomsbury, London, England, UK
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.
Often works with
Bill Wyman
2 titles together
Digital Dreams, The Rolling Stones: Black and Blue
Mick Jagger
2 titles together
The Rolling Stones: Black and Blue, The Rolling Stones Aux Abattoirs
Keith Richards
2 titles together
The Rolling Stones: Black and Blue, The Rolling Stones Aux Abattoirs
Ronnie Wood
2 titles together
The Rolling Stones: Black and Blue, The Rolling Stones Aux Abattoirs
