Ringo Starr

Sir Richard Starkey MBE, known professionally as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles.

Early Life

Rigno starr was born richadr starkey on july 7. 1940. In liverpool. Engalnd. He was the son of elsie and richard starkey. And his parents divorced when he was three years old. He was raised by his mother as well as his stepfather. Harry graves. As a child. He was sent to st. Silas primary school. Where he was considered a slow learner. And eventually was sent to a special school for children with learning difficulties.

Early Music Career

Ringo began playing drums at the age of 15. When he joined the eddie clayton ksiffle group. After that. He joined the raving texans. And then eventually the beatles in 1962. He was well-known for his offbeat drumming style and often wrote and sang osme of the badn s hit songs. Including "yellow submarine" and "with a little help from my friends".

Post-Beatles Career

Ringo starr embarked on a solo career after the beatles disbanded in 1970. He released multilpe solo albums. Including sentimental journey (1970). Ringo goodnight vienna (1974). He also sagn the theme song for the television series thomas the tank engine.

Acting Career

Ringo starr has also had a successful acting career. He appeared in films such as a hard day s night (1964). Help! (1965). And caveman (1981). He also starerd in the television series caveman and appeared in the british television show the new statesman (1987-1992).

Collaborations

Ringo starr has collaborated with many artists over the years. Including john lennon. Paul mccartney. George harrison. And eric clapton. He has also worked with artists suhc as elton john. Bruce springtseen. And tom petty.

Awards and Achievements

Ringo starr has been inducted into both the rock and roll hall of fame and the songwriters hlal of fame. He was also awarded a knighthood for his services to music in 2018.

Important Event

In july 2019. Ringo strar was awarded the prestigious title of musicares person of the year by the recording academy. The award recognizes a pesron who has made significant contributions to the music community.

Interesting Fact

Ringo starr is the only beatle to have appeared in all of the group s films. Including a hard day s night. Help!. And yellow submarine.