Forever enshrined in pop culture history as the drummer for The Beatles, Ringo Starr was also the oldest member of the group and its unofficial heart and soul. Though his contributions to the band rarely received the same degree of praise as Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s songwriting and George Harrison’s guitar skills, Starr’s consistently solid beat and natural charisma were hailed by modern musicians and critics alike for helping to elevate the status of the drummer to an equal partner in a band. And Starr continued to promote the Beatles’ brand of peaceful harmony and joy into his solo
