The late drummer was the cool, calm presence who kept The Rolling Stones rolling right to the end.
An official statement was released saying: “Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also as a member of The Rolling Stones – was one of the greatest drummers of his generation”.
So where did it all begin for the man who helped anchor one of rock’s greatest rhythm sections and used his “day job” to support his enduring love of jazz?
Join Marty Miller this Saturday afternoon, 28th August, at 1pm and Sunday night at 9pm for “Sympathy for the Devil: Radio Nova Remembers Charlie Watts” – a one-hour documentary that explores the life, music and influence of Charlie Watts