Charlie Watts

Acting·Jun 2, 1941·Bloomsbury, London, England, UK

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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.

Film	Credit
The Rolling Stones: Black and Blue2025 · Actor	Actor
The Stones and Brian Jones2024 · Self - Rolling Stones Drummer (voice)	Self - Rolling Stones Drummer (voice)
From London to Shanghai2024 · Self	Self
Charlie Watts at the BBC2021 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live On Copacabana Beach2021 · Self	Self
Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man2020 · Self	Self
One World: Together at Home2020 · Self	Self
NNo Expectations: The Murder of Brian Jones2019 · Self	Self
The Quiet One2019 · Self	Self
Amazing Grace2018 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
RRolling Stones – Hearts for Prague2018 · Self	Self
Every Night's a Saturday Night2018 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 20152017 · Self	Self
Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen2017 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones: Olé Olé Olé! – A Trip Across Latin America2016 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones: Havana Moon2016 · Self - Drums	Self - Drums
The Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live at the Tokyo Dome2015 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - The Marquee Club 19712015 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun - Hyde Park Live2013 · Self	Self
Rolling Stones: 50 Years on Video - Black Edition2013 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones: One More Shot2012 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones: Grrr Live!2012 · Self	Self
12-12-12 \| The Concert for Sandy Relief2012 · Self	Self
Beware of Mr. Baker2012 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones: Grrr!2012 · Self	Self
Crossfire Hurricane2012 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones at the BBC2012 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones - All Six Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Rolling Stones2011 · Self	Self
Top of the Pops, 1964 to 1975 - Big Hits2011 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones – Early Years In London2010 · self	self
The Rolling Stones: Stones in Exile2010 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang2009 · Self - Drummer	Self - Drummer
The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-19692008 · Self	Self
Shine a Light2008 · Self - The Rolling Stones Drums	Self - The Rolling Stones Drums
Rock of Ages: The Rolling Stones2008 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones: The Biggest Bang2007 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones: Satisfaction Interviews2007 · Self	Self
The Beatles Explosion2007 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
The Rolling Stones: Terrifying - The Legendary Atlantic City Concert2007 · Self	Self
TThe Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Salt of the earth2006 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live in Argentina2006 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro2006 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones live in Salt Lake City2005 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show2003 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Theatre Show2003 · Self	Self
Rolling Stones: Four Flicks2003 · Self	Self
The Rolling Stones: Tip of the Tongue2003 · Self	Self
Toronto Rocks2003 · Self	Self