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2.3K views · 406 reactions | Charlie, on characteristically humble form, describing how he taught himself to drum by studying his drumming heroes from the world of jazz, in an interview with RollingStones.com in Paris, 2006. Charlie Watts - Anthology is out on the 30th June, find out more here: https://charliewatts.lnk.to/anthologyFA | Charlie Watts | Facebook

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

The perfect Christmas gift for the jazz or Charlie lover in your life is Charlie Watts - Anthology, the first ever retrospective of his work, and an a reflection of just how frequently Watts was able to exercise his jazz muscles between Rolling Stones commitments to create a bespoke discography of his own. The 2LP gatefold edition also includes an extended essay by Paul Sexton which documents Charlie Watt’s jazz career and the essential albums covered in the collection. https://charliewatts.lnk.