# Rolling Stones Recruitment Letter Up for Auction

> Brian Jones' 1962 letter to Charlie Watts to join the Rolling Stones goes under Sotheby's gavel this winter.
- Title: Rolling Stones Recruitment Letter Up for Auction · Robb Report
- Summary: Brian Jones' 1962 letter to Charlie Watts to join the Rolling Stones goes under Sotheby's gavel this winter. Sotheby's will auction Brian Jones' June 1962…
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- Source: Robb Report — https://robbreport.com/shelter/art-collectibles/rolling-stones-letter-brian-jones-charlie-watts-1238798553
- Author: Rachel Cormack
- Published: 2026-10-29T11:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brian jones, charlie watts, rolling stones, sotheby's, recruitment letter, 1962, june
## Rolling Stones Recruitment Letter
Brian Jones sent Charlie Watts a letter in June 1962 asking him to join the Rolling Stones.
## Historic Letter Auction Details
Sotheby's will auction the letter this winter, giving it a distinct place in Stones history.
## Historic Context
The letter was written a month before the band adopted their name and performed their first gig.
## Key takeaway

Sotheby's will auction Brian Jones' June 1962 letter to Charlie Watts asking him to join the Rolling Stones this winter.