Born in London, England on June 2, 1941, Charlie Watts was the longtime drummer
for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees the Rolling Stones. Initially a jazz
drummer, he became involved with the British blues scene in 1962 when he joined
Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated. The following year, he bcame a founding
member of the Rolling Stones alongside vocalist Mick Jagger, guitarists Brian
Jones and Keith Richards, and bassist Bill Wyman. For nearly six decades, the
drummer remained loyal to one of the greatest rock groups, participating in the
recording of all albums, the design ...