Sir Richard Starkey (born 7 July 1940), known professionally as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles.

Nov 2, 2021 · Sir Ringo Starr is a British musician best known for his stint as the drummer in the legendary pop rock group The Beatles. The Liverpool, England, native took an interest in …

Jan 19, 2025 · Ringo Starr is a British musician, singer, songwriter, and actor who was the drummer for the Beatles from 1962 to 1970 and also found success in a solo career, notably as the ringmaster of Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band.

Mar 14, 2008 · Ringo Starr quickly established himself as a rock-steady drummer, whose open hi-hat and four-to-the-floor bass drum helped energise The Beatles’ sound. He was a reliable performer who made only a handful of mistakes during the band’s recording career.

Aug 18, 2015 · Only two days after Pete Best was fired, the Beatles performed their first official gig with new drummer Ringo Starr. The concert took place at Hulme Hall in Birkenhead – a …

Jan 7, 2025 · Ringo Starr wasn't known for lending his vocals or songwriting ability to Beatles songs often, but there were a handful of occasions where he stepped up.

Oct 5, 2023 · Ringo Starr, former Beatles drummer, now 83 years old, has a new recording out this month and is on tour. Jeffrey Brown joined him in Los Angeles for our arts and culture series, Canvas.

Nov 23, 2012 · Ultimate Classic Rock counts down the best Beatles songs featuring Ringo Starr.

Mar 13, 2023 · Cementing Ringo Starr's reputation as a reliable interpreter of stomping rockabilly numbers, the next Beatles track the drummer took lead vocal duties on was "Matchbox," a cover version of a 1957 song by rock pioneer Carl Perkins.

Sep 9, 2016 · Starr joined The Beatles in 1962, replacing the band’s original drummer, Pete Best. His solid and steady drumming provided the rhythmic foundation for many of the band’s biggest hits.