In 2004, he was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame with the Rolling Stones. In 1989, Watts was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 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. Nicknamed 'The Wembley Whammer' by Jagger, Watts cited jazz as a major influence on his drumming style.

Watts' first public appearance as a permanent member was in February 1963 he remained with the group 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. 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. He also started playing drums in London's rhythm and blues clubs, where he met future bandmates Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Brian Jones. Originally trained as a graphic artist, Watts developed an interest in jazz at a young age and joined the band Blues Incorporated.

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.

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