Charlie Watts
Charles Robert Watts (2 June 1941 – 24 August 2021) was an English drummer and composer. He was known for being the main drummer of the Rolling Stones. He was one of the band's longest serving members from 1963 until his death.
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| Born | Charles Robert Watts 2 June 1941 Bloomsbury, London, England |
| Died | 24 August 2021 (aged 80) Chelsea, London, England |
| Cause of death | Squamous-cell carcinoma |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Years active | 1958–2021 |
| Spouse(s) | Shirley Shepherd
(m. 1964) |
| Children | 1 |
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Life
Watts was born in London. His career began in 1959.
In 1989, Watts was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Rolling Stones.
In 2016, he was named 12th on Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Drummers of All Time" list.[1]
In addition to being a rock drummer, Watts was also a Jazz drummer and stated in a lot of interviews that he would have much rather had been a Jazz drummer, than a Rock drummer.
Watts studied in Architecture, and also drew the room layout of the hotel rooms he stay in when touring with the Rolling Stones.
Watts died at a hospital in Chelsea, London on 24 August 2021 from squamous-cell carcinoma, at the age of 80.[2][3]
Charlie Watts Media
Watts backstage during a Rolling Stones tour on 4 May 1965
Watts performing with the Rolling Stones in 1981
Watts discussing No Security in 1998
Charlie Watts, Opening of the 58th Berlin International Film Festival
The Rolling Stones getting off an airplane at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on August 8, 1964. This is a retouched (removed scratches, spots and a sticker, adjusted colors) version of the image from the Nationaal Archief.
Watts performing in Herisau, Switzerland, January 2010
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References
- ↑ 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time. Rolling Stone (31 March 2016). Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ↑ Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80.. BBC News. 24 August 2021. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58316842. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ↑ Lawless, Jill. Drummer Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones backbone, dies at 80 (in en) (2021-08-24). Retrieved 2021-08-25.
