Phil Collins pays tribute to his fellow drummer Charlie Watts. | Charlie Watts

Don McAulay - Charlie Watts’ drum tech for ten years pays tribute to Charlie for his birthday, placing his drum key where Charlie always would before each show. Happy birthday Charlie, we miss you. | The Rolling Stones

Charlie Watts, the legendary drummer of the Rolling Stones, has died at 80. In this clip from a 1969 interview with CBC, the ever-humble Watts talks about the Stones keeping their distance from each other during downtime, which may help explain their extraordinary longevity. Read more: https://bit.ly/Charlie_Watts #RollingStones #CharlieWatts | CBC

Charlie's pre-show ritual ended with his dancing behind the stage of every Stones show. His dance moves were inspired by dancers' from Harlem's legendary Cotton Club. | Charlie Watts

62 years ago tonight history was made, when Charlie Watts played his first gig as an official member of the Rolling Stones at the Ealing Club. Charlie took to the stage with Mick, Keith, Brian and Bill and the lineup that would take the world by storm in a matter of month was complete. “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.” | Charlie Watts