Fascinating man. No hype, no bs, no ego, just pure honesty. I could listen for hours.

I'm terribly sad Charlie has departed. I hope he passed peacefully and not in too much pain. Charlie was so modest. He once said in an interview, "I show up at the studio to record. I go home afterwards. I go on tour with the band. I go home afterwards. It's nothing special. I've been doing the same thing for over 50 years." Thank you for your major contribution to Rock n' Roll and to the Rolling Stones. RIP Charles Robert Watts.

Charlie always the gentleman. So very much-loved and very much missed.

In the 80's, Charlie was asked "whats it like being in the Stones for 25 years"? His answer..." well its 5 years of work and 20 years hanging around." You are a legend Mr. Watts. All the best. We love you.

Just watching this interview following the very sad news of Charlie's death today. What a wonderful man and what wonderful talent. I love the bit where he says he left at the end of every tour then his wife says "why don't you go back to work you're a nightmare". Made me laugh and cry at the same time.

"I'm not your drummer, you're MY singer."

R.I.P. Charlie We will always remember you We will always love you Travel well my friend

The vision of a wired Mick frantically trying to reach a relaxed Charlie - who has no cell phone - is classic!

There’s an irony coming back to this interview now. RIP Charlie xxx

Old School, pure gentleman untouched by fame. "Anyone who plays in a Jazz band in a pub" section shows the true soul of this man. What a truly lovely person. You could listen to him for hours. Brilliant interview.

At 6:05 when he says "because I'm not really a rock star" and then starts to stumble on his words, this, this is class and why people loved Charlie

Back in 1963/64, my dad said that the Stones wouldn't last more than a year. So I made a point every 10 years to let him know that the Stones were on tour. Some 55 years later I treated my adult kids to a Stones concert. Best Rock and Roll band to have ever exist!

Mick 'gets annoyed with me cos I don't have a mobile".....ha ha. We all loved Charlie for just being without any frills whatsoever!!

Absolutely the coolest, most interesting guy in rock. He's too modest when he says that Mick and Keith would carry on without him. They've both stated that it would all end without Charlie. How could the Stones exist without him rolling his eyes at the proceedings onstage and laying down the tightest, most recognizable groove in music? As with Zeppelin, when the foundation disappears, it's over. Rock on, jazzer Charlie...........................

I'm glad Charlie spoke respectfully about Brian Jones.

Charlie's the man. Great drummer, great bloke.

Are you kidding me??? get another drummer???? No f-n way we love you Charlie!

R.I.P. Charlie Watts we''ll miss you :(

Best drummer that the Stones could have ever found. He's part of the unique sound of the Stones.

Charlie you’ve matured into a great rolling stone gentleman, I’ve followed the stones from day one, now I’m 78, and also cant workout the mobile phones, thank you for the good times

He is one of the most talented, unselfish, down to earth human beings living today. After all these years it's hard not add one more obvious compliment. His inner strength must be rock solid in order for him to have held on to his sanity after living in a crossfire hurricane named the Rolling Stones for over half a century. I tip my hat to you sir and say you're a better man than I could ever be.

Charlie always struck me as the voice of reason with these seemingly chaotic musicians.I love the video for ' She's so cold'. His expression always translates to me as 'these crazy kids'. RIP Charlie..thank you for the music!

The vessel has passed, but his work is immortal. Godspeed, Charlie Watts.

RIP Charlie. A legend and a gentleman.

"I think they could get another drummer" Charlie, with all due respect, you are the only person on the planet who thinks that.

Married to the same woman for 54 years....."I've never thought of myself a a rock star."

Charlie is such a lovely bloke i could listen to him for days. Seriously there's something about him... a genuinely good guy. He deserves all of his success. :) I hope he lives for a another 20 years.

Charlie is such a down to earth humble person.would've liked to meet him. R.I.P.

Charlie no mobile phone, love it !

‘I think they could get another drummer’. Afraid not Charlie. His cool modesty is what makes him such a fantastic bloke in my opinion. A man who has it all and still acts with such humility. The world isn’t any worse off now he’s gone, it’s better for his work. The Stones will live on. Thankyou to the backbone of The Rolling Stones. Rest easy Mr Watts.

Does he realise that without him they could not carry on? He is the pulse. So humble how he thinks they could go on without him, but not the case. Such a gracious gent.

Best interview I've seen with Charlie. He actually talks!

Charlie,how you ever SURVIVED that wild bunch will always be a mystery to me.CHEERS.

I’m a drummer not a Stones fan but for some reason Charlie was always lurking in the back of my mind.God bless him🙏

Love Charlie Watts, strangely enough, he has always been my favourite Stone besides Brian Jones-- He's witty, intelligent and a brilliant musician-- the epitome of class

Charles Robert Watts. One of the gentlemen of rock.

RIP, Charlie. Thank you for all the wonderful music.

What an incredible odyssey it has been for this eclectic man. His shyness and no small amount of humbleness has endeared him to his band mates and to the fans. His skills are praised from many very fine musicians. I’ve had the privilege to meet him and speak with him and even give him a gift. I will remember that as long as God gives me.

Such a gentleman.

What an amazing drummer and such a beautiful and respectful human being. Thanks for your carrier and talented legacy.RIP the best drummer ever.💚🙏

Good to see Brian Jones getting due credit.

It's funny how Charlie and Keith are at different ends of the spectrum yet they're the 2 coolest people in rock n roll!

R.I.P. Charlie Watts

There you have it from Charlie Watts - how Brian Jones pushed himself for his band to get the gigs, even when perhaps no openings available but still enthusiastic to get his band heard!

What a lovely man, I would love to sit down have tea with him.

R.I.P. Charlie.

What a gentleman!! Actually, by all accounts which I have read, it wasn't Charlie who was drunk when he hit Mick. Mick was & said something like -- you're MY drummer. Charlie immediately left hotel room, went to his room & dressed in Saville Row suit, complete with cravat, returned to room, punched Mick and said, "you're MY singer". Love it!!!

Charlie Watts - the anchor of the Stones. My sincere condolences to the family, band mates and friends. R.I.P. Charlie, wherever You are - and keep on keeping the beat!💜

RIP Charlie you were a brilliant unassuming rockstar, great interview as he was allowed to talk

What a consummate professional and a great personality he had! He had perfect cadence, great fills and a certain swing to his playing. Started listening to the Stones 42 years ago when I was 8 years old and been listening to Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers, Exile, Black and Blue, Some Girls and Tattoo You all on loop since I heard the news...I focused on the drumming this time and heard new things, as always, from Charlie that I didn't catch the hundreds of times before. In fact, I've spent more time listening to the Stones than to my own family and friends. Rest in peace, Charlie!

What a lovely man, a true gentleman. Wish him well and good health. Thank you Charlie Watts for your many years of being a good part of the musical backdrop to my life.

All the superstars of the rock world could learn a lot from Charlie nice man amazing personality

Keep on drummin`Charlie. God bless you all.

Legend . A true gentleman and the engine room of the band.

You know how strong of a personality you have to have in order to balance out the outrageous and flamboyant personalities of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood? Charlie Watts is an absolute titan of a man!

always and forever my favorite drummer charlie

It has been great for the Stones to have an anti rock star in their line-up. The Stones are very much rhythm driven and Charlie's hard won individuality and jazz inflected skills have been perfect for the band. To be faithfully married for 50 odd years is very refreshing..... Wearer of sharp suits.....he is nobody's fool and an absolute treasure..... Long Live Charlie......

An unassuming, decent gentleman who always had the perfect beat for every Stones song. He never overdrums but he plays in a way that you know he is there making an important contribution to every song.

A throwback. Class act. The rest of the world can admire guys who abuse drugs, destroy their families and end up in the tabloids. I prefer to look up to musicians of true character, like Mr. Watts.

I really enjoyed that. What a nice guy.

Charlie is a treasure. I'm on the verge of 59 and I've been a Stones fan since I was a kid. Please take care of yourself Charlie. We love you and thanks for being a classy individual. Congrats on being married for over 50 years to the same woman. True and solid commitment to marriage vows in a career with so much temptation.

What a totally cool guy. An absolute gentleman.

You can see how he loves talking about Brian

How humble....he cannot be replaced

I';ve been drumming since '67 and Charlie and Ringo were my biggest influences at that time. The best groover that seemed to be timeless.....it's a sad day, RIP Charlie Watts

Charlie is a fine gentleman and excellent musician.

Such an honest interview and talk. He's a really nice, grounded and honest person - and beside this the real engine of this whole band Rolling Stones .... thanks for sharing this.

Charlie is my darling. Class man, great drummer, effortless style.

Sorry to hear that you left this planet you will always be in our hearts you great 👍 drummer 🥁

I do always love an interview with Charlie Watts. Thanks for the one's you give Charlie!

I could listen to Charlie for ever... such an unassuming guy considering he is in the band he is in???...I love the fact he goes back to his everyday life after historic record breaking tours!!!...and one of the most understated drummers ever!

" Charlie's good tonight ain't he " Jagger 1966. It seems like yesterday when I was 19 and talking to my beautiful girlfriend Kathy in 1969 about how much longer the Rolling Stones would last it was almost seven years already, and here we are 49 years later and they are still performing and all alive, after all the sex and drugs except for Brian (God bless).

Irreplaceable kind, humble and pleasant gentleman of Rock Music for the Rolling Stones, a big loss for them and also to the world . R.I.P. Charlie All Fans miss you alot !!!

I could listen to him for hours. Hes a brilliant and totally unpretentious raconteur

He was just so goddamn handsome and dignified and cool. Holy shit I'm gonna miss him.

rest in peace to the absolutely amazing pioneering man: The Charlie Watts. You will surely be missed❤

If the Stones called it quits..each and everyone of us would lose a part of us...they are so interwoven into the DNA of most of us.

R.I.P Charlie 🥁⚘

Thank you Charlie. Thank you to his family, his friends & everyone who helped & supported him so he could bring his work & playing to all of us. The Rolling Stones convinced me to BE a musician, singer & songwriter in 1981 when Tattoo You came out. Me & my friends talked our 5th grade teacher into letting us borrow the phonograph player from the school library, we put on the LP & air banded the whole album for the class on a rainy day for indoor lunch recess. I was Mick. I was never the same after hearing that record. What a unique drummer Charlie is & was. He sounds & seems like an interesting & special person, and a regular guy. This is not the end of a wonderful thing that will go on forever, but it sure feels like it for a terrible moment, and will certainly be the end of the opportunity to see greatness like this & his on the earth in person. Every passing day & soul I yearn for heaven & the afterlife more & more. Thank God for that. I used to be scared to die. Now I'm actually quite excited to see, be with, and hear them all again. Rest peacefully, Charlie...a little anyway...and then get back to what you do up there. We'll miss you for now.

I use to think "Charlie" was the weird one! Seriously! He was just so, mellow and in that lovely suit and tie playing his drums! Then when my dad told me about his being married to the same woman for so, long,(like child hood sweethearts), and he added, "The Stones" probably would not have survived if it weren't for the stable genius of Charlie" ;) My parent's, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousing, all devoted marriages and great till' deaths. That to me more than anything else! Thank you for being such a prime example of what human's can be and do with the right partner and love!!!!! Kudos!!!!!!!

He is such a gentleman. Always so good to hear him speak.

Charlie has always been my favourite Stone. He is very down to earth and shows no arrogance in his interviews.

RIP the coolest jazzy drum player.

This is what we needed is to hear his story and we need to be focusing on him, not the rest of the band. RIP Charlie Watts🙏

Charlie and Bill the ultimate bottom. I can distinctly remember hearing Stones live 1964 tour. The bass and drums were a cut or two above the norm. Solid!

As far as what I know, and what I've seen over the years, just a great musician, no scandals professional percussionist, will always be remembered, not a rockstar but I great Rockstar English gentleman!

R.I.P. Charlie you were a lovely person.

Great interview, NME, and I happened to think: that's the most I've ever heard from him, in the zillion years I've been a fan.

We knew this day would eventually come, but silently hoped it never would. The man is gone but his legacy lives on. R.I.P. Charlie. Thanks for the memories and the music.

Charlie always spoke most honestly about Brian, I appreciate that. 8:41

What a sweet, humble person.

So much class! The classiest rockstar in the world if you ask me!

Charlie Watts and Ringo Starr are very similar. Human metronomes. Perfect senses of time. Very under-rated drummers, very under-rated styles. They don’t indulge in all that over-the-top flash, they keep the beat solid with some subtle, often complex stuff. And personalities to help keep a band glued together. No Charlie, no Stones. No Ringo, no Beatles.

R.I.P. Charlie Watts You will be missed so much!

My "Charlie Watts And His Fabulous Rolling Stones" t-shirt is a prized possession. What a guy. :-)

Charlie the reluctant Rock Star . But what a simple man . He does not live in the fast lane , ones cars and does not drive and is not caught up in the modern world too much and seems quite happy to be where and what he is . Amazing drummer , very humble and honest about the band the music and interviews . I love watching him and hearing him when he does speak.

One of the coolest, RIP Charlie..

I really enjoyed this interview. He's a true gentleman. Charlie was my first musical influence as a young drummer, I had their 12x5 album hot off the press before it hit the radio waves, thanks to my father working in distribution of London Records in Detroit, Mich.

Rest In Peace. This is the end of an era.

1:47: They could never replace you, Charlie, nor will they try. 💔❤️