Charlie Watts

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    Video caption: The Rolling Stones: Robot dog 'Spot' shares Mick Jagger's moves

    A unique robotic version of Start Me Up celebrates 40 years since the release of The Rolling Stones' Tattoo You album.

  2. Classic Desert Island Discs - Charlie Watts

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    Video caption: Sue Lawley talks to the drummer Charlie Watts, in a programme first broadcast in 2001.

    Sue Lawley talks to the Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who died at the age of 80 on 24 August 2021. The programme was first broadcast in 2001.

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    Video caption: Charlie Watts: Kenney Jones and Chad Smith pay tribute to Rolling Stones drummer

    The Who's Kenney Jones and Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith pay tribute to the Rolling Stones drummer.

  4. Charlie Watts - the steady backbeat of the Rolling Stones

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    Video caption: Charlie Watts, the drummer of one of the greatest bands in rock 'n' roll, has died.

    Rolling Stones drummer, Charlie Watts, who helped them become one of the greatest bands in rock 'n' roll - has died at the age of 80.

  5. Happy anniversary Charlie

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    According to his band The Stones, the legendary drummer joined their crew 56 years ago today.

    Things weren't always so rosy, though. According to rock lore, he punched frontman Mick Jagger in the mug in 1978 for referring to him as "my drummer".

    But they put such disputes behind them; and the 77-year-old is still sitting behind the skins, looking as dapper as ever.

    The band kick off a 13-date US stadium tour in April.

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    It's also another rock legend's birthday today.

    Happy birthday Mr Page.

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  6. Charlie Watts to be presented with Jazz award

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    The Rolling Stones drummer is to receive The Gold Award from music station Jazz FM, recognising his lifelong contribution to jazz and blues. 

    He will be presenyed with the award on 25 April and is also nominated for two awards with the Rolling Stones in the categories of album of the year and blues artist of the year.

    Charlie said he has "always loved and been influenced by the music (jazz and blues) and its players. It was one of the reasons I wanted to be a musician myself."

    His new jazz album is released on Universal Records this month.

    The awards will take place on what would've been Ella Fitzgerald’s 100th birthday and will feature a special tribute to Ella by Laura Mvula, who is also nominated for soul artist of the year.

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