Six stories from the life of Charlie Watts: the Rolling Stones’ gentleman drummer

The iconic beatmaker passed away this week at the age of 80. But he leaves behind a rich heritage — both on and off the stage

Words: Tom Ward

Famous for infusing the Rolling Stones’ music with a jazzy swing — a roll, as much as a rock — Charlie Watts, a session-player-turned-essential-member of the timeless band, has died this week at the age of 80.

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