Sir Richard Starkey (born 7 July 1940), known as Ringo Starr, is an English musician and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles. Starr occasionally sang lead vocals with …

Nov 21, 2025 · Help!Ringo Starr in Help! (1965), directed by Richard Lester. In 1962 Starr replaced Best as drummer for the Beatles. He underpinned the band with a straightforward steady beat and won …

Jun 24, 2025 · He was the only child of confectioners Richard Starkey (1913–1981) and Elsie Gleave (1914–1987). Growing up, Starr had several life-threatening illnesses, with various periods of …

He was born Richard Starkey on July 7, 1940, in a small two-storey house in the working class area of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. His father, Richard Starkey, was a former dockworker turned baker; …

Ringo received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and launched a tour with his 11th All Starr Band: Gregg Bissonette, Rick Derringer, Wally Palmer, Richard Page, Edgar Winter, and Gary Wright. Over …

Mar 27, 2025 · After playing in a few Liverpool area rock bands, Richard Starkey — aka Ringo Starr — joined another group and replaced a drummer named Pete Best ... and then became one of the most …

Jan 23, 2025 · The Here Comes The Sun singer, originally named Richard Starkey, explained how his stage name came to be.

When Ringo Starr toured again in 1995, he was accompanied by vocalist Felix Cavaliere, guitarists Randy Bachman and Mark Farner, keyboardist Billy Preston, bassist John Entwistle, and Zak Starkey.

Sir Richard Starkey Jr. (or simply Richard Starkey) MBE (born 7 July 1940), who is known professionally as Ringo Starr, is an English actor and musician. He is known as a former member of the Beatles.

Ringo Starr, whose real name is Richard Starkey, was born on July 7, 1940, in Liverpool. His parents, Richard and Elsie Starkey, were bakers and pastry chefs who were passionate about music and dance.