Charlie Watts: The Last Time

Charles 'Charlie' Robert Watts, born in University College Hospital, Bloomsbury, London, UK on 2nd June 1941 became famous worldwide as the drummer of the Rolling Stones, having also designed their record sleeves and tour stages. He was one of the group's longest serving members, staying from January 1963 until his death on 24th August 2021. Charlie said that jazz was a major influence on his drumming style.

He worked as a graphic designer for advertising company, Charlie Daniels Studios during 1960, having developed an interest in jazz as a youth, joining Alexis Korner's band Blues Incorporated. Watts began playing drums in London's Rhythm 'n' Blues clubs, where he met Brian Jones, Mick Jagger & Keith Richards. Charlie left Blues Incorporated in January 1963 to join the Rolling Stones as their drummer, making his 1st public appearance as a permanent member at the Ealing Jazz Club on 2nd February 1963. Watts, Jagger and Richards are the only members to have featured on all of the group's studio albums.