Ringo Starr
Eliisa Sommer
Early years
real name is Richard Starkey
was born on 7 July 1940
was raised in working class area of Liverpool
his parents split up when he was three years old
Afflicted (vaevatud) by illness for much of his childhood
In 1957, he formed The Eddie Clayton Skiffle Group
In 1959, he joined the Raving Texans
adopting the stage name Ringo Starr because of the rings he wore and because it
sounded "cowboyish" and his drum solos were billed as "Starr Time"
The Beatles 19621970
Ringo Starr was performing in Hamburg, Starr met The Beatles
The Beatles removed Pete Best as their drummer on 16 August 1962, Starr was
their choice to replace him
He sang at least one song on each studio album
"Playing without Ringo is like driving a car on three wheels."
George Harrison (1964)
Beatles songs, what Ringo has done the lead vocals
"Act Naturally"