Rolling Stones Legend Turns 78

When you think “The Rolling Stones,” obviously you think The Glimmer Twins, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. However, someone who has literally been the backbeat of the band all these…

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Updated Jun 3, 2019 8:35 AM EDT

DUBLIN, IRELAND – MAY 17: The Rolling Stones perform live on stage on the opening night of the european leg of their No Filter tour at Croke Park on May 17, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

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When you think "The Rolling Stones," obviously you think The Glimmer Twins, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. However, someone who has literally been the backbeat of the band all these years was celebrated this weekend.

Drummer Charlie Watts has turned 78 years young. And the occassion did not go unrecognized by lead singer Mick Jagger

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Or from guitarist, Ron Wood

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Charlie Watts is universally recognized as one of the greatest drummers of all time. He's in the Modern Drummers Hall of Fame and is ranked #12 on Rolling Stone Magazines list of the "Greatest Drummers of All Time."

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