After joining the Rolling Stones in early 1963, a few months after they were formed, Charlie Watts quickly rose to become one of the most celebrated musicians in the world. He was a jazz drumming student who was approached by the band after frequently running into them in London's rhythm and blues bars. In his 60 years with the band, he never missed a show, record, or tour after being put in the drum seat. He was present during the Stones' global ascent, the swinging 1960s, the early attempt at superstardom, and the decadent 1970s, which are best exemplified by the legendary Exile on Main Street record from 1972. Charlie was battling his own demons during the 1980s, but he came out unscathed to further his unrivalled reputation even further over the ensuing decades. Watts went through band bust-ups, bereavements and changes in personnel, managers, guitarists and rhythm sections, but remained the rock at the heart of the Rolling Stones for nearly 60 years?the thoughtful, intellectual but no less compelling counterpoint to the raucousness of his bandmates Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood. And this is his story.