Charlie Watts

Charlie Watts

actor, producer, music department

Charlie Watts was born on Jun 02, 1941 in UK. Charlie Watts's big-screen debut came with The Scarlet Coat directed by John Sturges in 1955, strarring Will Potter (uncredited).

Charles Robert Watts (2 June 1941 - 24 August 2021) was an English musician who achieved international fame as 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 band-mates 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, and he remained with the group for 58 years.Nicknamed "The Wembley Whammer" by Jagger, Watts cited jazz as a major influence on his drumming style. At the time of Watts's death, Watts, Jagger and Richards were the only members of the band to have performed on every one of the band's studio albums. 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. In 2004, he was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame with the Rolling Stones. He is often regarded as one of the greatest drummers of all time.

  • Birthday

    Jun 02, 1941
  • Place of Birth

    Bloomsbury, London, England, UK

Awards

3 wins & 8 nominations

Grammy Awards
2018
Best Traditional Blues Album
Winner - Grammy
1995
Best Music Video, Short Form
Winner - Grammy
The Rolling Stones: Love Is Strong (1994)
1995
Best Rock Album
Winner - Grammy

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