Charlie Watts
Born June 02, 1941 (Age: 84)
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Bloomsbury, London, England, UK
Biography
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Charlie Watts, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Charlie Watts, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Filmography
The Stones and Brian Jones
2024
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as Self - Rolling Stones Drummer (voice)
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Age: 82
One World: Together at Home
2020
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as Self
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Age: 78
No Image
Rolling Stones – Hearts for Prague
2018
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as Self
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Age: 77
The Rolling Stones: Grrr Live!
2012
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as Self
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Age: 71
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012
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as Self
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Age: 71
Beware of Mr. Baker
2012
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as Self
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Age: 71
The Rolling Stones: Grrr!
2012
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as Self
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Age: 71
Top of the Pops, 1964 to 1975 - Big Hits
2011
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as Self
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Age: 69
The Rolling Stones – Early Years In London
2010
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as self
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Age: 69
Shine a Light
2008
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as Self - The Rolling Stones Drums
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Age: 66
The Rolling Stones: Satisfaction Interviews
2007
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as Self
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Age: 65
The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live in Argentina
2006
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as Self
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Age: 64
The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
2006
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as Self
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Age: 64
No Image
Let It Bleed - 40 Jahre Rolling Stones
2002
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as Self
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Age: 61
The Rolling Stones: Just for the Record
2002
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 60
The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98
1997
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as Self
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Age: 56
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
1996
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as Self - Drums
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Age: 55
The Rolling Stones: 25x5 - The Continuing Adventures of The Rolling Stones
1993
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as Self
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Age: 52
Weird Nightmare
1993
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as Self
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Age: 51
Blue Ice
1992
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as Drummer
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Age: 51
The Rolling Stones: Live at the Max
1991
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as Self - Drums
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Age: 50
No Image
The Rolling Stones: Urban Jungle Barcelona
1990
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as Self
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Age: 49
The Rolling Stones: Los Angeles 1989
1989
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as Self
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Age: 48
Willie and The Poor Boys - The Movie
1985
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as Self - Willie and the Poor Boys
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Age: 43
Let's Spend the Night Together
1982
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as Self
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Age: 41
The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years
1982
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as Self
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Age: 40
The Rolling Stones: Hampton Coliseum (Live 1981)
1981
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as Self
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Age: 40
No Image
The Rolling Stones: Live At The Louisiana Superdome
1978
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as Self
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Age: 37
The Rolling Stones: L.A. Friday (Live 1975)
1975
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as Self
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Age: 34
Ladies & Gentlemen, the Rolling Stones
1973
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as Self - Drums
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Age: 32
Sound of the City: London 1964-73
1973
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as Self
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Age: 31
Cocksucker Blues
1972
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as Self
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Age: 31
Rolling Stones Super 8 Footage
1972
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as Self
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Age: 30
The Rolling Stones: The Marquee Club 1971
1971
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as Self
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Age: 29
Gimme Shelter
1970
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as Self - The Rolling Stones Member
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Age: 29
5 + 1
1970
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as Self
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Age: 29
No Image
Heads
1969
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as Self
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Age: 28
Voices
1969
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as Self
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Age: 27
The T.A.M.I. Show
1964
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as Self - The Rolling Stones
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Age: 23