Charlie Watts
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.
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Photos
Movies (112)
The Rolling Stones Foreign Tongues
2026
The Rolling Stones: Black and Blue
2025
From London to Shanghai
2024 · Self
The Stones and Brian Jones
2023 · Self - Rolling Stones Drummer (voice)
Charlie Watts at the BBC
2021 · Self
The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live On Copacabana Beach
2021 · Self
Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man
2020 · Self
Un Mundo: Juntos en Casa
2020 · Self
No Expectations: The Murder of Brian Jones
2019 · Self
The Quiet One
2019 · Self
Amazing Grace
2018 · Self (archive footage)
Rolling Stones – Hearts for Prague
2018 · Self
Every Night's a Saturday Night
2018 · Self
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015
2017 · Self
Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen
2017 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Olé Olé Olé! – A Trip Across Latin America
2016 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Havana Moon
2016 · Self - Drums
The Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live at the Tokyo Dome
2015 · Self
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - The Marquee Club 1971
2015 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun - Hyde Park Live
2013 · Self
12-12-12
2013
Rolling Stones: 50 Years on Video - Black Edition
2013 · Self
The Rolling Stones: One More Shot
2012 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Grrr Live!
2012 · Self
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012 · Self
Beware of Mr. Baker
2012 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Grrr!
2012 · Self
Crossfire Hurricane
2012 · Self
The Rolling Stones at the BBC
2012 · Self
The Rolling Stones - All Six Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Rolling Stones
2011 · Self
Top of the Pops, 1964 to 1975 - Big Hits
2011 · Self
The Rolling Stones – Early Years In London
2010 · self
The Rolling Stones: Stones in Exile
2010 · Self
The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang
2009 · Self - Drummer
The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969
2008 · Self
Shine a Light
2008 · Self - The Rolling Stones Drums
Rock of Ages: The Rolling Stones
2008 · Self
The Rolling Stones: The Biggest Bang
2007 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Satisfaction Interviews
2007 · Self
The Beatles Explosion
2007 · Self (archive footage)
The Rolling Stones: Terrifying - The Legendary Atlantic City Concert
2007 · Self
The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Salt of the earth
2006 · Self
The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live in Argentina
2006 · Self
The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
2006 · Self
The Rolling Stones live in Salt Lake City
2005 · Self
Rolling Stones: Four Flicks
2003 · Self, Scenic Artist
The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show
2003 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Theatre Show
2003 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Tip of the Tongue
2003 · Self
Toronto Rocks
2003 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Licked Live In NYC
2003 · Self - Drums
Rolling Stones Live from Madison Square Garden
2003 · Self - Drums
Rock Milestones: The Rolling Stones - The Singles 1962-1970
2003 · Self
The Rolling Stones - Live at the Wiltern
2002 · Self
Let It Bleed - 40 Jahre Rolling Stones
2002 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Just for the Record
2002 · Self (archive footage)
The Rolling Stones: Welcome to Shepherd's Bush
1999 · Self
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - No Security. San Jose ’99
1999 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Bremen
1998 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Bridges To Buenos Aires
1998 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-98
1997 · Self
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
1996 · Self - Drums
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
1995 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Nippon
1995 · Self
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
1995 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Totally Stripped
1995 · Self (archive footage)
The Rolling Stones: Live from London 1995
1995 · Self - Drums
The Rolling Stones: Live from Paris 1995
1995 · Self - Drums
The Rolling Stones: Stripped
1995 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Live from Amsterdam 1995
1995 · Self - Drums
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo in Rio
1995 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Hoodoo U Voodoo
1994 · Self
The Rolling Stones: 25x5 - The Continuing Adventures of The Rolling Stones
1993 · Self
Weird Nightmare
1993 · Self
Blue Ice
1992 · Drummer
The Rolling Stones: Live at the Max
1991 · Self - Drums
The Rolling Stones: Urban Jungle Barcelona
1990 · Self
The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels Live
1989 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Los Angeles 1989
1989 · Self
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
1988 · Self [The Rolling Stones]
Willie and The Poor Boys - The Movie
1985 · Self - Willie and the Poor Boys
Video Rewind: The Rolling Stones' Great Video Hits
1984 · Self
Superstars in Concert
1984 · Self
Digital Dreams
1983 · Party Guest
The A.R.M.S. Benefit Concert from London
1983 · Self
Alexis Korner and Friends: In Concert
1983 · Self - Drums
Let's Spend the Night Together
1982 · Self
The Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live in Leeds 1982
1982 · Self
The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years
1982 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Hampton Coliseum (Live 1981)
1981 · Self
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Hampton Coliseum
1981 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Some Girls - Live in Texas '78
1978 · Self
The Rolling Stones: Live At The Louisiana Superdome
1978 · Self
The Rolling Stones Aux Abattoirs
1976
The Rolling Stones From The Vault: L.A. Forum Live In 1975
1975 · Self
The Rolling Stones: L.A. Friday (Live 1975)
1975 · Self
Ladies & Gentlemen, the Rolling Stones
1973 · Self - Drums
Sound of the City: London 1964-73
1973 · Self
Cocksucker Blues
1972 · Self
Rolling Stones Super 8 Footage
1972 · Self
The Rolling Stones: The Marquee Club 1971
1971 · Self
Gimme Shelter
1970 · Self - The Rolling Stones Member
Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!: The Rolling Stones in Concert
1970 · Self
5 + 1
1970 · Self
Heads
1969 · Self
The Stones in the Park
1969 · Self
Voices
1969 · Self
Sympathy for the Devil
1968 · Self
What's on the Flipside
1967 · Self
Charlie Is My Darling
1966 · Self, Music
The T.A.M.I. Show
1964 · Self - The Rolling Stones
Rolling Stones Hackney Diamonds
