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. ... When the Beatles formed in 1960, Starr was a member of another Liverpool group, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes.

Feb 6, 2023 · 15 October 1960 was the first occasion on which John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr recorded music together – a version of the George Gershwin classic ‘Summertime’. They were the backing group for Lu Walters, whose real name was Walter Eymond although everyone knew him as Wally.

Jul 7, 2021 · It was during this 1960 German tour, in the city of Hamburg, where Ringo Starr first met a scrappy young band comprised of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison. The rest is history!

Jan 19, 2025 · In the late 1960s Starr began songwriting, contributing “ Octopus’s Garden” to Abbey Road (1969). The members of the Beatles had all launched separate careers before the band officially broke up in 1970.

Oct 16, 2015 · Ringo Starr sat in on his first studio session with the Beatles on Oct. 15, 1960 — nearly two years before he became a member of the band. The date, which marks the first time Starr performed with George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, happened while the musicians were honing their chops through a series of live dates in German clubs.

Oct 15, 2015 · Ringo Starr sat in on his first studio session with the Beatles on Oct. 15, 1960 — nearly two years before he became a member of the band. The date, which marks the first time Starr...

Gary Astridge provides a timeline of information on Ringo's 1960 Premier Mahogany Duroplastic drum kit, including hardware and cymbals

In August 16, 1962, The Beatles made a decision that would change the course of music history—and rock ‘n’ roll drama—forever. The band, then on the cusp of global stardom, fired their original drummer, Pete Best, and replaced him with Ringo Starr.

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.

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