Charlie Watts

Charlie Watts

Known for

Acting

Born

June 2, 1941

Birthplace

Bloomsbury, London, England, UK

Died

August 24, 2021 (aged 80)

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...

Best known work

Gimme Shelter
Gimme Shelter
1970
Shine a Light
Shine a Light
2008
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace
2018
The Beatles Anthology
The Beatles Anthology
1995
Sympathy for the Devil
Sympathy for the Devil
1968
Beware of Mr. Baker
Beware of Mr. Baker
2012
Crossfire Hurricane
Crossfire Hurricane
2012
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
1996
One World: Together at Home
One World: Together at Home
2020
Blue Ice
Blue Ice
1992

Filmography

  1. 2025

    The Rolling Stones: Black and Blue
  2. 2024

    From London to Shanghai

    as Self

  3. 2023

    The Stones and Brian Jones

    as Self - Rolling Stones Drummer (voice)

  4. 2022

    My Life as a Rolling StoneTV

    as Self (4 episodes)

  5. 2021

  6. 2021

  7. 2020

  8. 2020

  9. 2019

  10. 2019

  11. 2018

    Amazing Grace

    as Self (archive footage)

  12. 2018

  13. 2018

  14. 2017

  15. 2017

  16. 2016

  17. 2016

  18. 2015

  19. 2015

  20. 2013

  21. 2013

  22. 2013

  23. 2012

  24. 2012

  25. 2012

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