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Date of Birth

2 June 1941, Bloomsbury, London, England, UK

Birth Name

Charles Robert Watts

Nickname

The Wembley Whammer

Height

5' 8" (1.73 m)

Spouse

Shirley ? (14 October 1964 - present); 1 daughter

Trivia

Drummer for The 'Rolling Stones'.

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

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

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

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

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.

Has one daughter, Saraphina, born in 1967.

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

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

Lives in Dolton, Devon, United Kingdom.

Is a vegetarian.

Has a granddaughter named Charlotte.

Personal Quotes

I hate leaving home. I love what I do, but I'd love to go home every night.

I'm very strict with my packing and have everything in its right place. I never change a rule. I hardly use anything in the hotel room. I wheel my own wardrobe in and that's it.

I wanted to play drums because I fell in love with the glitter and the lights, but it wasn't about adulation. It was being up there playing.