Ringo Starr
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British musician, drummer for the Beatles (born 1940)
2 books in the database
About the author
Ringo Starr is a British musician, singer, and actor best known as the drummer of the Beatles. He became widely known through the band, and his name is closely tied to the group’s sound and history. He is also the stage name most readers will know, rather than Richard Starkey, the name he was born with.
His work is rooted in popular rock and pop, with a focus on performance, recording, and occasional lead vocals. The material connected to him includes songs he sang with the Beatles and tracks he wrote or helped write, so he is easy to approach through the intersection of drumming, singing, and songwriting rather than through one single role.
A good place to start is Octopus's Garden, especially if you want to meet Ringo through a song strongly associated with him. Photograph is another useful entry point if you want to hear more of his voice and style. He suits readers who want a direct introduction to the Beatles from the angle of the band’s drummer and occasional vocalist.
