Charlie Watts, the legendary drummer of The Rolling Stones, had an estimated net worth of approximately $250 million at the time of his death in August 2021. His estate, valued at just over £30 million, included properties in Devon and London, music royalties, vintage cars, rare books, art collections, and business interests such as the Halsdon Arabians horse breeding farm. Watts’ will, signed in 2017, named his wife Shirley Watts as the primary beneficiary and executor, ensuring she inherited the majority of his wealth. Provisions were also made for their daughter Seraphina and granddaughter Charlotte through family trusts to secure their long-term financial futures.

Watts amassed his fortune through decades of success with The Rolling Stones, earning from album sales, world tours, songwriting royalties, merchandising, and savvy investments in property and collectibles. His careful estate planning reflected his intent to keep his wealth within the family and responsibly manage ongoing income from his musical legacy. Shirley Watts now oversees the estate, which continues to generate revenue from the band’s enduring popularity and associated business ventures.