Richard Starkey, MBE (born 7 July 1940), most commonly referred to by his stage name Ringo Starr, is an English musician and actor who gained worldwide fame as the drummer for The Beatles. When the band formed in 1960, Starr was a member of another Liverpool band, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. He joined the Beatles in August 1962, taking the place of Pete Best. In addition to his drumming, Starr is featured on lead vocals on a number of successful Beatles songs (in particular, "With a Little Help from My Friends", "Yellow Submarine", and the Beatles version of "Act Naturally"). He is credited as a co-writer of the songs "What Goes On" and "Flying", and as the writer of "Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden".
Born: July 7, 1940, Liverpool
Net worth: US$ 250 million (2011) celebritynetworth.com
Appears in: The Beatles, Yellow Submarine, Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends,
Spouse: Barbara Bach (m. 1981), Maureen Starkey (m. 1965–1975)
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| Ringo Starr with his All Starr Band in Paris, 26 June 2011 |
Ringo Starr's Drum Equipment:
Vintage Super Classic
5x14 Black Beauty Snare
9x13 Tom
16x16 Floor Tom
16x22 Bass Drum
14 New Beat Hi-Hats
18 A Crash (from the 60's)
13 K/Z Hi-Hats (mounted)
20 A Crash-Ride (from the 60's)
16 A Medium-Thin Crash
Pro-Mark Hickory 5AL Ringo Starr wood tip (TX5ALW)
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