Ringo Starr is tagged as: classic rock, rock, british, the beatles, 70s Richard Starkey Jr, MBE (born 7 July 1940 in Liverpool, England), known by his stage name Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor, best known as the drummer of The Beatles. He was the oldest member of the band, and the last to join the now familiar ‘Fab Four’ line up.|While he was sometimes the least visible member of the band, Ringo’s drumming style played a pivotal role in the music played and recorded by The Beatles. He filled the role he was hired for in 1962, then went on to establish a new approach to rhythm in popular music that some claim continues to grow in its significance and influence with every decade since The Beatles recorded their music. Ringo is left-handed yet plays a right-handed kit; his tendency to lead with his left hand contributes to his distinctive drumming style. Lennon said of Starr:|“ Ringo was a star in his own right in Liverpool before we even met. He was a professional drummer who sang and performed and had Ringo Starr-time and he was in one of the top groups in Britain but especially in Liverpool before we even had a drummer … Ringo’s a damn good drummer.” Drummer Steve Smith said:|“ Before Ringo, drum stars were measured by their soloing ability and virtuosity. Ringo’s ... Read More About Ringo Starr Biography...  Send Ringo Starr ringtones to your cell
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