he passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family."
Watts' love for music began at a young age (viaUSA Today).
Despite never taking a proper music lesson, Watts played the drums for many different jazz bands.
His immense talent attracted interest from the newly formed Rolling Stones and the rest is history.
For over half a century, Charlie Watts and his bandmates have cranked out many rock and roll hits.
The Rolling Stones were lucky enough to release the first number-one single early in their formation.
Billboard charts (viaU Discover Music).
The band has since had seven more No.
1 hits on the U.S.BillboardHot 100 chart, as well as 23 Top 10 Hits.
At the time of his death, Watts had amassed an impressive $250 million dollars.
