News Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80: Playing the drums was all he ever wanted August 24, 2021August 24, 2021Kristin McGrathComments Off on Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80: Playing the drums was all he ever wanted Charlie Watts, longtime drummer for the Rolling Stones, died Tuesday at age 80. Earlier this month, he backed out of the band's No Filter tour.