Starr outright refused to do drum solos, which led some to think of him as a weak drummer. His bandmates disagreed. “I think Ringo was always paranoid that he wasn’t a great drummer because he never ...

When McCartney joined Lennon’s band, the Quarry Men, he had a chance to play a guitar solo during his first-ever performance with the band. He nailed the part during rehearsals but couldn’t get ...

Ringo Starr paid his dues because he wanted to sing the blues. More than any other rock ‘n’ roll drummer, Starr knew that fame didn’t come easy. Sir Ringo, who turned 83 on Friday, celebrated his ...

Ringo Starr is nearly 83. “No, no, you’ve got that wrong — it’s 38!” said the legendary drummer, veteran solo star and former Beatle, adding one of his trademark “ha-ha-ha!” chortles for emphasis.

Seeing Ringo Starr in concert comes with expectations. The jovial former Beatle is one of the most famous human beings on the planet and his drumming contributed to countless all-timer 20th century ...

Relaxing in a velvet armchair in the living room of a villa on the grounds of the luxurious Sunset Marquis hotel in West Hollywood, California, Ringo Starr’s laid-back friendliness makes him the ...

Ringo Starr says being a left-handed drummer who uses a right-handed kit has allowed him to play in ways most drummers cannot. Although he has always been dominant with his left hand, Starr says using ...

Dancing out on stage, trim and fit and looking as if he was a few decades shy of 83, Ringo Starr charmed a Thursday night crowd of 2,973 at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock as he led his "All ...