To say Watts's work influenced modern music as we know it is an understatement
Watts died at age 80, after playing with the seminal band since 1963.Charlie Watts, the longtime drummer for the Rolling Stones, died today at the age of 80. To say his work influenced modern music as we know it is an understatement—as part of the seminal English band, Watts and his bandmates—frontman Mick Jagger, bassist Ronnie Wood, and guitarist Keith Richards—pioneered rock music as we know it today: loud, caustic, gritty, and full of bombast.
Watts was keen to let Jagger and Richards, the band’s more swashbuckling members, shine in the spotlight. He famously avoided the hard-partying lifestyle of his bandmates, and became known for his buttoned-up, dapper sense of style. But while his persona was far more understated, Watts knew how crucial his drumming was to the band’s success; he once reportedly punched Jagger in the face, telling him, “Don’t ever call me your drummer again. You’re my fucking singer.
As a member of one of rock’s most important bands, tributes flowed in from around the entertainment industry on Tuesday. Watts spent almost 60 years with the Rolling Stones, which was plenty of time for him to touch all facets of the industry, even beyond music. But plenty of music icons—from Paul McCartney to Johnny Marr, Elton John, and more—posted remembrances for the drummer.
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