Charlie Watts

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.

Known For

MTV Video Music Awards

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

Classic Albums

TOTP2

The Beatles Anthology

Shine a Light

One World: Together at Home

Blue Ice

All Movies (107)

• The Stones and Brian Jones2024 · as Self - Rolling Stones Drummer (voice)
• From London to Shanghai2024 · as Self
• Charlie Watts at the BBC2021 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live On Copacabana Beach2021 · as Self
• Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man2020 · as Self
• One World: Together at Home2020 · as Self
• No Expectations: The Murder of Brian Jones2019 · as Self
• The Quiet One2019 · as Self
• Amazing Grace2018 · as Self (archive footage)
• Rolling Stones – Hearts for Prague2018 · as Self
• Every Night's a Saturday Night2018 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 20152017 · as Self
• Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen2017 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Olé Olé Olé! – A Trip Across Latin America2016 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Havana Moon2016 · as Self - Drums
• The Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live at the Tokyo Dome2015 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - The Marquee Club 19712015 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun - Hyde Park Live2013 · as Self
• Rolling Stones: 50 Years on Video - Black Edition2013 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: One More Shot2012 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Grrr Live!2012 · as Self
• 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief2012 · as Self
• Beware of Mr. Baker2012 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Grrr!2012 · as Self
• Crossfire Hurricane2012 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones at the BBC2012 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - All Six Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Rolling Stones2011 · as Self
• Top of the Pops, 1964 to 1975 - Big Hits2011 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones – Early Years In London2010 · as self
• The Rolling Stones: Stones in Exile2010 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang2009 · as Self - Drummer
• The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-19692008 · as Self
• Shine a Light2008 · as Self - The Rolling Stones Drums
• Rock of Ages: The Rolling Stones2008 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: The Biggest Bang2007 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Satisfaction Interviews2007 · as Self
• The Beatles Explosion2007 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Rolling Stones: Terrifying - The Legendary Atlantic City Concert2007 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Salt of the earth2006 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang: Live in Argentina2006 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - The Biggest Bang: Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro2006 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones live in Salt Lake City2005 · as Self
• Rolling Stones: Four Flicks2003 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Stadium Show2003 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Four Flicks – Theatre Show2003 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Tip of the Tongue2003 · as Self
• Toronto Rocks2003 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Licked Live In NYC2003 · as Self - Drums
• Rolling Stones Live from Madison Square Garden2003 · as Self - Drums
• The Rolling Stones - Live at the Wiltern2002 · as Self
• Let It Bleed - 40 Jahre Rolling Stones2002 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Just for the Record2002 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Rolling Stones - Welcome to Shepherd's Bush1999 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - No Security. San Jose ’991999 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Bremen1998 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Bridges To Buenos Aires1998 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Bridges to Babylon Tour '97-981997 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus1996 · as Self - Drums
• The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge1995 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Nippon1995 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut1995 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Totally Stripped1995 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Rolling Stones: Live from London 19951995 · as Self - Drums
• The Rolling Stones: Live from Paris 19951995 · as Self - Drums
• The Rolling Stones: Stripped1995 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Live from Amsterdam 19951995 · as Self - Drums
• The Rolling Stones: Voodoo in Rio1995 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Hoodoo U Voodoo1994 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: 25x5 - The Continuing Adventures of The Rolling Stones1993 · as Self
• Weird Nightmare1993 · as Self
• Blue Ice1992 · as Drummer
• The Rolling Stones: Live at the Max1991 · as Self - Drums
• The Rolling Stones: Urban Jungle Barcelona1990 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - Steel Wheels Live1989 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Los Angeles 19891989 · as Self
• Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute1988 · as Self [The Rolling Stones]
• Willie and The Poor Boys - The Movie1985 · as Self - Willie and the Poor Boys
• Video Rewind: The Rolling Stones' Great Video Hits1984 · as Self
• Superstars in Concert1984 · as Self
• Digital Dreams1983 · as Party Guest
• The A.R.M.S. Benefit Concert from London1983 · as Self
• Alexis Korner and Friends: In Concert1983 · as Self - Drums
• Let's Spend the Night Together1982 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - From the Vault - Live in Leeds 19821982 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years1982 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Hampton Coliseum (Live 1981)1981 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Hampton Coliseum1981 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Some Girls - Live in Texas '781978 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: Live At The Louisiana Superdome1978 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones Aux Abattoirs1976
• The Rolling Stones From The Vault: L.A. Forum Live In 19751975 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: L.A. Friday (Live 1975)1975 · as Self
• Ladies & Gentlemen, the Rolling Stones1973 · as Self - Drums
• Sound of the City: London 1964-731973 · as Self
• Cocksucker Blues1972 · as Self
• Rolling Stones Super 8 Footage1972 · as Self
• The Rolling Stones: The Marquee Club 19711971 · as Self
• Gimme Shelter1970 · as Self - The Rolling Stones Member
• Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!: The Rolling Stones in Concert1970 · as Self
• 5 + 11970 · as Self
• Heads1969 · as Self
• The Stones in the Park1969 · as Self
• Voices1969 · as Self
• Sympathy for the Devil1968 · as Self
• What's on the Flipside1967 · as Self
• Charlie Is My Darling1966 · as Self
• The T.A.M.I. Show1964 · as Self - The Rolling Stones

All TV Shows (6)

• My Life as a Rolling Stone2022 · as Self
• Classic Albums1997 · as Self
• The Beatles Anthology1995 · as Self (archive footage)
• TOTP21994 · as self
• MTV Video Music Awards1984 · as Self
• Les Rendez-vous du dimanche1975 · as Self - The Rolling Stones