Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr is the stage name of Richard Starkey, the drummer for the Beatles from 1962 until their breakup in 1970.
Known for his steady backbeat and affable personality, he became one of the most recognized drummers in rock history.
After the Beatles, he pursued a solo career and acting.
His name has become shorthand for the drummer in any legendary group: Every band needs its Ringo.
Iconic sixties rock quartet
- LiverpoolMajor English port city
- Abbey RoadLondon recording studio street
- Yellow SubmarineSunny-hued diving vessel
- Let It BeAccept without interference
John Lennon · Paul McCartney · George Harrison · Brian Epstein · Magical Mystery Tour · British Invasion · Ed Sullivan · Rubber Soul
Accent on weak beats
- percussionSound through impact
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
- snareDevice for catching prey
hi-hat · cymbals · toms · bass drum · groove · fill · left-handed · Ludwig
Freedom from disturbance
narrator · actor · voice · gentle · whimsical · sunglasses · catchphrase · interviews
Formal male honorific
- Queen ElizabethBritish crown wearer
- Buckingham PalaceUK monarch's headquarters
- honourEthical standing and dignity
- MBECommonwealth service honor
ceremony · 2018 · service · British Empire · title · investiture · recognition · monarch
Fab Four
Iconic sixties rock quartet
- LiverpoolMajor English port city
- Abbey RoadLondon recording studio street
- Yellow SubmarineSunny-hued diving vessel
John Lennon · Paul McCartney · George Harrison · Let It Be · Brian Epstein · Magical Mystery Tour · British Invasion · Ed Sullivan · Rubber Soul · White Album
backbeat
Accent on weak beats
- percussionSound through impact
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
snare · hi-hat · cymbals · toms · bass drum · groove · fill · left-handed · Ludwig · timekeeper
peace
Freedom from disturbance
humor · narrator · actor · voice · gentle · whimsical · sunglasses · catchphrase · interviews · wit
Sir
Formal male honorific
- Queen ElizabethBritish crown wearer
- Buckingham PalaceUK monarch's headquarters
- honourEthical standing and dignity
MBE · ceremony · 2018 · service · British Empire · title · investiture · recognition · monarch · royal
- Drummersdrummer, Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, Keith Moon, Dave Grohl
- LiverpoolThe Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Cavern Club
- BeatlesAbbey Road, Rubber Soul, White Album, Yellow Submarine, Magical Mystery Tour
- British MusicThe Beatles, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd
- oldiesElvis, golden oldies, Hound Dog, oldies, Johnny B. Goode
- Sixties IconsBeatles, JFK, Marilyn Monroe, Bob Dylan, Jackie Kennedy
Ringo StarrJohn Lennon
Paul McCartney · creative genius · band leader · visionary · auteur