- 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.
- Unlike his colleagues, Charlie Watts had usually preferred a more peaceful, low key existence outside of work.
- Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 (as a member of The Rolling Stones).
- He had always been considered the most reticent, most quiet, and least wild member of The Rolling Stones.
- Had 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, Watts joined the group within less than a year of its inception.
- 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).
- Had a granddaughter named Charlotte.
- The 2009 Sunday Times List estimated his net worth at $139 million.
- He was the son of Lilian Charlotte (Eaves) and Charles Richard Watts, a lorry driver.
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