British drummer, born 2 June 1941 in Kingsbury, London, England, UK, best known as member of The Rolling Stones but over the years he has been involved in more jazz- and R&B-styled solo and side projects. Watts got his first drum kit in 1955. In 1961 he met Alexis Korner and became member of Blues Incorporated. In 1963 he joined The Rolling Stones. Watts plays Gretsch drums
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 , Watts 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, Serafina, born in 1968.
Is portrayed by James D. White in Stoned
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.
Profiled in the 1991 book "The Big Beat--Conversations with Rocks Great Drummers", edited by Max Weinberg.
I still wear clothes I bought 30 years ago. They cost so much money I,refuse to let them go.
