Music
Rolling Stones and fans post condolences upon the death of drummer Charlie Watts, who Keith Richards recalled once punched Mick Jagger in the face.
Aug. 25, 2021
Charlie Watts, the drummer who anchored the Rolling Stones throughout their reign as the World’s Greatest Rock & Roll Band, has died at age 80.
Aug. 24, 2021
The Rolling Stones are touring for the first time without drummer Charlie Watts, who died last month. ‘We’ll miss Charlie so much,’ Mick Jagger says.
Sept. 27, 2021
Obituaries
Charlie and Shirley Watts were married more than half a century, forming one of rock’s most enduring marriages.
Dec. 19, 2022
The Rolling Stones drummer, who joined the group in 1963 and never missed a gig, died Tuesday at age 80.
Entertainment & Arts
Mick, Keith, Ronnie and Steve Jordan on saying goodbye to Charlie Watts, filling a legend’s drum seat and why it was ‘the right decision to keep going.’
Oct. 7, 2021
It was odd enough seeing the Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts on stage without Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, but even more unusual was that the heralded drummer was holding a saxophone.
July 7, 1991
Pop Music * All Rolling Stones musician Charlie Watts ever wanted was to be a jazzman. So why does his new album sound like techno?
May 31, 2000
The Stones’ first album of originals in 18 years, and first since Charlie Watts died, is surprisingly spry, sparked by the deathless riffs of Keith and Ronnie.
Oct. 19, 2023