At 80, life turns down the watts on Charlie. May he roll in peace

This is how the Rolling Stones drummer infused one of the greatest rock n roll bands with a little jazz

25 August 2021 - 18:27 By Victor Coelho

In an era when rock drummers were larger-than-life showmen with big kits and egos to match, Charlie Watts remained the quiet man behind a modest drum set. But Watts wasn’t your typical rock drummer...

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