Charlie Watts: Unusual Facts About His Life & Tribute

[@frankz479]

Loved Charlie.. He carried himself with a quiet, reserved dignity. A class act. He will be missed but never forgotten.

[@tintintrump77]

Not only a great drummer but also a real gentleman.

[@markhoward8301]

I'm not quite 70 and Charlie Watts has been in most of those years keeping time to the soundtrack of my life..Thanks Charlie

[@60panhead1]

well said

[@gobigorange]

Same here, thru the Good, the Bad, an the Ugly ☮️

[@allysonhanks9159]

Hello, how are you doing and what is the weather like? I wish you a happy weekend.

[@threeg6966]

Great drummer 🥁. Best dressed Stone 👔. Cool customer 😎. Very modest man 😊. Great musician🎶. Charlie Watts ❤ is missed 😢 and loved 😍.

[@Cissy2cute]

A bit more of trivia: Charlie was a huge fan of the American Civil War and had amassed quite a valuable collection of artifacts from that time. Along with Shirley they raised Arabian horses and also dogs. No wild parties and such; he loved a quiet home life. I have a deep respect for the man. Mick probably had that right hook coming for a long time.

[@trainsacomin2088]

Rule of life #1962...be in the right place at the right time

[@mb13972]

My niece was studying to be a veterinarian in London back in the late 1990s. One of her rotation assignments was to a horse farm. When she got there, as the newest student, she was told her first assignment was to tend to a horse that was recovering from surgery. She wound up staying in the barn all night with that horse and the next morning a car with the horse's owner and his wife pulls up. It was Charlie Watts and Shirley.

[@fifermcgee5971]

@@mb13972 What a beautiful story, what an experience for your horse loving niece.

[@Cissy2cute]

@@trainsacomin2088 Amen to that.

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

Thank you for bringing that information to the table Cissy! Btw, I included your comments about Charlie in the description of this video!!

[@dr.a.995]

RIP, C.R. Watts. Your presence at the drums made the Stones complete.

[@davidunderhill2106]

Great, So long to a talented and super cool stylish guy, never to be forgotten! Charlie Watts!!

[@fifermcgee5971]

RIP legend, national treasure, thanks for the years of very good music.

[@avalondreaming1433]

Thank you Charlie for all the joy you gave.

[@johnnydepp3902]

Hello dear thanks for being a great fan !!

[@ldennehy2720]

In short a beautiful, magical renaissance man. He truly will be missed. RIP Charlie, you brought so much joy to all. Stay in the Love & Light where you belong...

[@rebeccawagner4167]

Charlie Watts is an incredible and interesting man. Charlie is a phenomenal drummer. Charlie was the backbone of the stones. He's the glue that kept them together . Charlie you will be remembered forever 🎉🎉. RIP,Charlie Watts, we love you🎉🎉

[@davidfcollis9638]

One of the BEST ! RIP Charlie

[@TheGeorgia53]

Nobody started a song like Charlie Watts. Condolences to the family and band from Cleveland. RIP

[@riding60beat]

"Nobody started a song like Charlie Watts": it's the most appropriate comment I've read. Well said, congratulations!

[@allysonhanks9159]

Hello, how are you doing and what is the weather like? I wish you a happy weekend.

[@TheGeorgia53]

@@allysonhanks9159 Perfect day today, top down on the Camaro all day. Blue skies and 78 degrees. More of the same for the rest of the holiday. Golf tomorrow. The Greater Cleveland Air Show is in town.

[@allysonhanks9159]

@@TheGeorgia53 Nice to meet you Daryl. I'm Allyson from Long Beach, CA. I'm looking for new friend and I saw your photo here. I hope you don't mind us chatting sometimes to get to know each other.

[@NoneNone-pb8vh]

How can he not be called one of the greatest drummer's of all time...he played his whole life with one of the greatest bands of all time...rip Charlie u will be missed...

[@zulmarlopes6021]

Charlie Watts was never the most flashy drummer. He wasn't known for the frenzied solos of Cream's Ginger Baker, or for placing explosives in his kick drum like The Who's Keith Moon. Instead, he was the subtle, stoic heartbeat of The Rolling Stones for almost 60 years. We all Brazil fans will miss Charlie... RIP 🇧🇷

[@cpellercpeller5463]

Thank you for posting this wonderful glimpse into some of Charlie's fascinating facets of his life. I've loved The Rolling Stones right from the beginning in the early 1960s. All of the band members & every single bit of their music & talent. Charlie always had a special place in my heart & he still does.

[@johnnydepp3902]

Hello dear, thanks for being a great fan !!

[@lindab8397]

Lovely tribute. Some facts not many of us would know about THANKYOU 👍

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

Your awesome comment, made it all worthwhile!!

[@TheQ97]

GOOD ON YOU CHARLIE. . . . U WILL BE MISSED!!! Thanks Much For All U Did!!!! EXCELLENT!!!

[@basswanderer2765]

As a bassist I found that most of my favorite Stones songs were because of Charlie Watts drumming style and his meter. Its a joy to listen to a drummer of his caliber, so solid and smooth.

[@williamrobinson7435]

Absolutely wonderful man and to be the drummer in the greatest Rock and Roll band in the world is really something. All condolences and love to his family, friends and colleagues at this sad time. 😢❤️

[@stevefuegner1876]

R I P!!! You will be missed and love your sense of style and unique personality..

[@jackflash5659]

RIP Charles Robert Watts. Thank you for your dedication to the Rolling Stones and to Rock n' Roll. You will be greatly missed.

[@tracyrappo5021]

What wonderful human being and the best drummer love you charlie.❤❤❤❤❤

[@kevinwalker2072]

He was the very fucking best, period! Solid human being and the best example of someone working for the good of the whole. Sum of the parts. Didn’t miss a beat for 58 years.

[@parkerxjr]

The epitome of cool class style .

[@waedi73]

A great honor to spent lifetime with Charlie and see him playing on the stage !

[@jackychazaubenay1195]

Charlie Watts is emblematic drummer in group rolling stones , very good drummer, with discretion in PLAY, no strongs demos SOLOS, but inspiration AND influences jazz ONLY, dear idol Charlie,r.i.p. in stars paradise forever. RESPECT since from family WATTS. Jackyfan. France.

[@leewilson1316]

One biographer, their name escapes me, wrote: "Everyone wants to be either Mick or Keith, but what not everybody knows is that both of them want to be Charlie. " I may be guilty of a misquote, but that was the gist of it.

[@larryl212]

I'm 72. When Mickey Mantle passed it hit me hard. But for some reason... this passing made me cry... really hard. A chunk of my youth is gone. But what a blessing... having the Stones music in my life as a High School boy. "I Can't get No Satisfaction." Nope... I got a bunch. Charlie Watts... Thank You!!!

[@GOLDENFLYWARRIOR]

Charlie was an artist before becoming a drummer. CR stands for Charles Robert. RIP Sweet Charlie. 💔 Charles Robert Watts (2 June 1941 - 24 August 2021) Hope to see ya in another universe Charlie. Certainly NO one was more humble than dearest Charlie. A true gentlemen with class. So sorry for his wife, family & closest friends. Heart will be heavy for some time. On a personal note: I can't imagine Charlie not having a room in his house not set up with his drums and music collection. I can't believe Shirley could stop him from having a drum kit in his house to play as we willed.

[@robmills1004]

He was as unique an individual as he was a drummer and the stones will NEVER be the same without him R.I.P. charlie, loved ya!

[@allysonhanks9159]

Hello, how are you doing and what is the weather like? I wish you a happy weekend.

[@joejaenisch5839]

Another angel has gone home. Can you imagine the session he will play when he gets up there…..God bless

[@Sebastian1018]

I turned 72 in the last week of June and can still clearly Listening to the amazing new group on Radio Luxembourg , called The Rolling stones. I was 13 years old back then. I adored their music then and love it still. I was so shocked and so very saddened to learn of Charlie's passing a few days ago. Dear Stones, thank you for so many years of so much wonderful music...

[@allysonhanks9159]

Hello Thomas, how are you doing and what is the weather like? I wish you a happy weekend.

[@annewhite9850]

Me too I was 12 it was electric thank you guys for the music and the memories RIP Gentleman Charlie 🌹

[@VladimiroFerreira]

My Ear is always attentive! It's been forty years of you, of your music. Helmsman of this great group! Thank you, great friend.

[@TC-dw6wg]

I’m gathering your writing about his jazz band, because it’s just under 60’s years with the Stones. Thanks for sharing as I’m going to check out the jazz group.

[@josephhollo8189]

charlie will be missed. he was a great drummer. rest in peace.

[@paulholmes8398]

RIP Charlie....You will be remembered for many things. History will remember you for your contribution to Rock & Roll. An incredible band that went on through the ages. The Rolling Stones will remain as one of, if not The greatest rock and roll band ever. Thanks for the music.....

[@LTD-7]

*What's amazing about Charlie is, he didn't burn out, and he didn't fade away! He played until his very last day*

[@sshza2143]

😃🤘😔😌✌

[@stnwrd]

Thanks for sharing this. Charlie, you are going to be missed.

[@djc7039]

God Speed Charlie. The way you carried your life in world most could not imagine, pure class. RIP

[@annbugbee5623]

DYNAMITE COMMENT. TAKE CARE AND STAY WELL. Walter B.Memphis

[@rubinsteve1]

Charlie was the heart of the Stones,and they cannot possibly go on without him, time to wind the band up now Mick, the time has come.

[@davecooper5951]

He was just perfect for the Stones. A great inspiration with that clever hi-hat 'lift' of his....I hope they continue but there will never be another Charlie. RIP

[@gregorybuell686]

They survived the death of Brian the death of Ian the death of Bobby keys and the departures of mick Taylor and bill Wyman and now Charlie. They are survivors and they will survive

[@cjjrtoronto]

@@gregorybuell686 From what you've stated,The Rolling Stones will only disband when either Mick Jagger passes on? OR when Kieth Richards passes on?

[@gregorybuell686]

@@cjjrtoronto that is what I read from Keith richards let's hope they don't

[@jawsjawsjawsjaws]

Words can’t say enough. Thank you Charlie for being the backbeat for thousands of hours of musical heaven. I always had a fantasy of meeting you. Perhaps in the next life.

[@Markyroson]

Same here. Perhaps in another life indeed.

[@tonyhedditch4402]

Charlie. A true English gentleman. Not one negative comment about Charlie, the total measure of his personality. How we all should aspire to be a human being.

[@davidavery5114]

Rest In Peace Charlie Watts!🙂 Thanks for your contribution to music!🙂

[@accessstudio515]

LOVE Charlie!!! Thank you for your wonderful contribution to the Stones.

[@wojciechjastrzebski5572]

I was sad to see the news of the death of Charlie Watts. I convey to his family, members of The Rolling Stones and also to fans, my sincere condolences . I was and still am a fan of this band. Lord, give him eternal rest. Charlie, rest in peace. You'll always remember in my memory just like John Lennon or George Harrison of The Beatles. Condolences from Poland

[@oldsensei8350]

Well said

[@Markyroson]

Well said. I saw the alert on my phone that day and couldn’t believe it. Someone so…timeless…didn’t see it coming, I don’t think anyone really did. As Paul McCartney said, he knew he was sick but not that he was *that* sick. I truly do wish Charlie peace. He left one hell of a legacy.

[@oldsensei8350]

@@Markyroson amen...hes reslly missed

[@mariorovedo9379]

Simplesmente eterno mas nada a dizer. Te amo

[@chuckhutton5087]

“The world’s greatest rock and roll band”; with a drummer who preferred jazz. Fascinating band . Condolences to the Watts family. So many great sounds emanating from a small drum kit.

[@robertdugmore5190]

As a jazz fan I liked Charlie Watts jazz drumming because he supported the other players but swung R.I.P

[@johanmarais3417]

Fantastic tribute, thanks. To Charlie thanks for many many years of great music and great memories - Johan Marais South Africa

[@ttiger9780]

This is so sad. The drive behind the Stones. One of the best, ever. RIP. The band will never be the same.

[@williamocallaghan5504]

Thank You Charlie!!!!!!!!!!! R.I.P.

[@tommcfadden5232]

Thanks for providing the back beat to my youth Charlie.

[@sheddski2942]

He was a Gretch player tried and true Bless you Charlie the world will miss you 🥁🎨🇬🇧

[@JohnDgr81]

The heart beat of rock has ceased to palpitated!.....I hope the remaining Stones (Mick,and Keith) can survive a heart transplant!...R.I.P. Charlie Watts!...you can NOT be replaced, and you will certainly be missed!....love from Texas to the family!

[@chuckhutton5087]

This is an outstanding tribute. Charlie was truly a remarkable man, and fantastic drummer.

[@groovesinman9112]

Rock in peace Charlie

[@claudiapeterson3637]

Sadly...a part of music history is gone. I will miss you Charlie!

[@mnumumnumu2646]

Wow, this was a proper send off. Very nice, thank you, m.m.

[@Appleholic1]

It seems so surreal when we lose a legend like Charlie who has been with us what seems like forever.

[@Markyroson]

Well said. Same feelings here.

[@ltkreg]

The Rolling Stones have lost their anchor. RIP.

[@jasmineraine1516]

i still find it hard to believe Charlie is gone, i mean so hard to explain when you grew up in the 70's of course it was the stones my fv band of all time-i always saw Charlie as a quiet man but loving what he did and always a true legend ! as it says every picture tells a story and i'm sure Charlie had his story..deep respect for his man,prayers for his family and of course is stones family will miss you Charlie Watts may you rest in eternal peace ~~~~

[@davidratcliffe1]

A class act, always.

[@madeleine7411]

Finally, a man who was true to himself with his own opinions. Condolences to his family.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

Very Sincere & A Genuness

[@angelicaluce3230]

I've ALWAYS LOVED Charlie, but I didn't really KNOW him - "There's SOMETHING about Charlie", Can't put my finger on it - but he really is MARVELLOUS - And I've only come to REALIZE - meaning to MAKE REAL IN MY MIND - HOW marvelous - what a BEAUTIFUL MAN he is! GOD BLESS YOU Charlie Rest In Peace

[@cpellercpeller5463]

Well spoken.

[@oldsensei8350]

Well said

[@dallen4425]

So sad to learn this today, 8-25-2021. My heart gos out to his family. The man had a lot of class. Wish I could have talked with him throughout the years. My kind of English man. God bless you Charlie Watts and thank God he brought you into this world. Tons of love to your family. XO

[@Markyroson]

Well said.

[@josephschmidt4157]

A legend and kind man.

[@timoverington5177]

Gerry.... What a well articulated brilliant tribute to a man who will be sorely missed Thank you so much for putting this together R I P charlie

[@cherriphelps0108]

R.I.P. Charlie! God bless his family!

[@johnnydepp3902]

Hello dear, thanks for being a great fan !!

[@satyadasgumbyji8956]

Am from Nashville pedigree-born ('71) & raised & was a professional musician 4 a # of yrs, & never really thought he was that exceptional on tape, film, or even from side-stage when couldn't get a tik once, UNTIL was blessed 2 finally catch him live, head-on n '15, & blew my mind! Was all I could talk about 4 days after! Reminded me of Phil Rudd of AC/DC n that he proved u don't have 2 b Neil Peart or John Bonham 2 b 1 of the GOAT'S! & that's EXACTLY what he was! RIP CHARLIE! ✌ ❤ 🚬

[@helenmorrell2717]

The R was for his middle name, Robert. He always signed his name C.R. Watts.

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

Ok, that solves the Mystery!!

[@annbugbee5623]

Yes it does. R.I.P. CHARLIE ROBERT WATTS. Gonna Miss YOU. Walter B.Memphis. 🥁🎼☝💜❤

[@r.f.hopkins8163]

Thanks for that piece of Trivia . Now , I am Honored to share a name with one of my Heros. All the Best to Charlie Robert Watts

[@annbugbee5623]

@@r.f.hopkins8163 Well Said.TAKE CARE AND STAY WELL AND SAFE. Walter B.Memphis. 🙏😊🥁😇💯

[@kevinwalker2072]

@@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic thank you Ms. Helen.

[@vladimiramalenova8472]

I thought the Rolling Stones were immortal ... a pity ... but they will live in my heart forever❤️🙌

[@gradyhendrix8470]

Best dressed drummer in Rock n Roll! There will never be another like Mr. Watts.

[@rhythmfield]

This is a great video on a beautiful tribute but one important piece missing: Mr. Watts also collected historical drum memorabilia. Drums and drum gear owned and played by the very greatest historical jazz drummers going back probably to the 1920s. I hope a book or museum collection of what he gathered becomes available and visible - what a thrill that would be. I am a drummer myself, a jazz player, and I really respect and love Charlie, he will be sorely missed. I wish peace and healing to his family and band brothers, The Rolling Stones - The greatest rock ‘n’ roll band of all time.

[@markbarnes2238]

Quiet One admired by music fans far and wide RIP Suffolk Eastern England

[@justiceforall6412]

The Stones as a unit were torn up with Bill Wyman's retirement. Now they're finally over.It's sad, but they're just a greatest hits packet now. RIP Charley. You will be missed.

[@mountart2]

Another fact, Charlie either designed or helped design all of the stage designs for the Stones tours from the late 70's onward.

[@jwm2568]

And a lot of the merchandise

[@OldMovieRob]

These were some fascinating details. Thanks for sharing these facts about Charlie.

[@bobe3250]

Thank you for the video! RIP Charlie

[@Randnotiz04]

His greatness was his modesty.

[@fxsteen]

A very well dressed man indeed!!!!!!!!! So gracious .....

[@beatlemania54]

RIP C.R. One of the greatest starts to a song, what drummer doesn't like to play Honky Tonk Woman? Brilliant !!

[@thomasbaskys8610]

Get Off of My Cloud is the Greatest Rock and Roll Song of All-Time! I like it.🥁🎸🎙🤸‍♂️

[@ladyrachel13]

He was awesome! He put 'em all in the shade!! Rest In Peace Mr Watts.

[@johnnydepp3902]

Hello dear, thanks for being a great fan !!

[@0otee]

Thank you DearCharlie🌹🌺🌺🌹

[@johnnydepp3902]

Hello dear, thanks for being a great fan !!

[@oliebol3821]

Been listening to you play since the 60's you'll be missed.

[@lindamessmer4257]

I believe Charlie is in heaven jamming with Ian and Brian and all the jazz greats that Charlie loved 🥁🥁🥁.❤️ Thank you Charlie for being a Rolling Stone ⭐️

[@johnnydepp3902]

Hello dear, thanks for being a great fan !!

[@weinyjo]

Great tribute Gerry. Thank you.

[@hollywoodharriet13]

This was the best tribute to Charlie Watts that I've seen. Learned much about him that I'd never heard in all these years! Thanks for this.

[@jgranger3532]

Shirley is a great lady, I prayed for her and Charlie.

[@erikstekelenburg3020]

Charlie is going for the great gig in the sky. Rest in peace great man.

[@reddiver7293]

Thank you, DJ Gerry. Nicely done.

[@rkenseth]

I learned a lot about Charlie Watts, thank you.

[@AtomicLobotomy]

I think it's time to retire the Stones. There are only 2 left out of the original five. So, hard to think of them as the Stones. Jagger and Richards tour as Jagger and Richards (or Vice Versa or as Versatile Vice).

[@Cissy2cute]

@@AtomicLobotomy I've always believed that if Charlie were to pass away, that would truly be the end. That's exactly how it feels.

[@lesmesboyenger4003]

Thanks, Charlie Watts for the Music !!! Godspeed !!! RIP !!!

[@perdizes1954]

Charlie R. Watts I am very sad that you are not within us in this world. You together with the Rolling Stones made part of my generation. I found you the most beautiful, serious, of the R. Stones . RIP 🙏

[@charlieschembri9237]

Great drummer with a big band Condolences to his family

[@eduniversal1298]

well done-- thank you

[@peterbencik]

❣️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯❤️❤️💯❣️

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

Thank you for all your support and encouragement, Ed. It really means a lot to me!!

[@annbugbee5623]

@@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic l SECOND THAT,IT DOES MEAN A LOT,A WHOLE LOT. Walter B.Memphis. 🙏☝😊🥁🎼💜💯

[@rainers.2080]

"That's what I do. I play drums for Keith and Mick."

[@benbushnall5623]

'The bed where I lay' Keith on Charlies drumming.

[@imsocuteimsorich4952]

Rest in peace Charlie ,you were a beautiful person and loyal to your wife,god bless you amen,🌈💟💖😘✌

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

Beautiful message!!🤗

[@MannyG32968]

Well done. Well said. RIP Charlie. You're in Heaven.

[@DJGerryfromStarlightMusic]

Thank you so much for your encouragement and support!! Many blessings to you and your loved ones!!

[@scottmmeyer]

Our collective hearts skipped a beat when Charlie left... a treasure he took with him to forever.