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Charlie Watts
(Drummer)
Birthdate: June 2, 1941
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Kingsbury, London, England
Died: August 24, 2021
Charlie Watts was an English musician known for his role as the drummer of the Rolling Stones for 58 years until his passing in 2021. Initially trained as a graphic artist, he developed a passion for jazz and joined Blues Incorporated before joining the Rolling Stones in 1963. Apart from his work with the band, Watts led his own group, the Charlie Watts Quintet, and performed at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 and UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004, recognized as one of the greatest drummers in history.