Ringo Starr

Drummer

Birthday July 7, 1940

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Liverpool, England

Age 83 years old

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About

Drummer, musician, actor, and singer who was a member of the English rock band The Beatles until their breakup in April 1970. He wrote "Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden." 

Before Fame

He was asked to join The Beatles after their previous drummer Pete Best had a falling out with the band. 

Trivia

He sang lead vocals for "Yellow Submarine" and "With a Little Help from My Friends." 

Family Life

He married Maureen Starkey on February 11, 1965, and, after their divorce on July 17, 1975, he married Barbara Bach on April 27, 1981. He has two sons named Zak and Jason and a daughter named Lee.

Associated With

He wrote the song "What Goes On" with John Lennon

Video

Ringo Starr Highlights
Ringo Starr Highlights