Trivia

Unlike his colleagues, Charlie Watts had usually preferred a more peaceful, low key existence outside of work.

Diagnosed with throat cancer in June 2004, despite having quit smoking 15 years earlier. In October 2004, it was announced his cancer had gone into remission after radiation treatment.

He had always been considered the most reticent, most quiet, and least wild member of The Rolling Stones.

Although Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are the only remaining founding members of The Rolling Stones, Watts joined the group within less than a year of its inception.

Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 (as a member of The Rolling Stones).

Had many jazz projects on the side, outside of The Rolling Stones.

Had one daughter, Serafina, born in 1968.

Profiled in the 1991 book "The Big Beat--Conversations with Rock's Great Drummers", edited by Max Weinberg.

Drummer for The Rolling Stones.

Was portrayed by James D. White in Stoned (2005).

The 2009 Sunday Times List estimated his net worth at $139 million.

Had a granddaughter named Charlotte.

He was the son of Lilian Charlotte (Eaves) and Charles Richard Watts, a lorry driver.

His urn is laid to rest at Exeter and Devon Crematorium in Exeter, England.