Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr
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AKA:
Richard Starkey
Nationality:
British
Birthdate:
07/07/1940
Birthplace:
Liverpool, England
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biography
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 Continued
Credits
Himself
2003
(TV Show)
1991-1991
Himself
1991
Laslo Karolny
1978
Youngman Grand
1970
Emmanuel
1968
Ringo
1964
Ringo
Beatles Member
Executive Producer
Larry the Dwarf
Candy
Atouk
milestones
Year
Milestone
1946 
Spent much time in and out of hospital with appendicitis and pleurisy
1959 
Began playing drums, joined Ed Clayton Skiffle Group at age 19
1961 
Became drummer for Rory Storm's Hurricanes and was dubbed "Ringo" by the leader
1962 
Joined the Beatles as a last-minute replacement for drummer Pete Best
1963 
World-wide fame started
Continued