Ringo Starr is best known as the drummer for The Beatles, one of the most influential bands in music history.
Born in Liverpool, Ringo faced a challenging childhood, including his parents' divorce when he was just four years old.
Ringo joined The Beatles in 1962, where he became famous for his unique drumming style and lead vocals on songs like "Yellow Submarine."
Biography
Early Life
Sir Richard Starkey, known to the world as Ringo Starr, was born on July 7, 1940, in Liverpool, England. He was raised in a modest household as the only child of confectioners Richard Starkey and Elsie Gleave. His early life was marked by hardship; his parents divorced when he was just four years old, and his mother struggled to support them through various menial jobs. Despite these challenges, Ringo developed a passion for music, influenced by his mother's love for singing and dancing. He received a second-hand drum kit on Christmas Day in 1957, which ignited his journey into the world of music.
Career
Ringo's musical career began in the late 1950s with local bands, but it was his joining The Beatles in 1962 that catapulted him to international fame. As the drummer for the iconic band, he contributed not only his drumming skills but also his unique vocal style, singing lead on beloved tracks like "Yellow Submarine" and "With a Little Help from My Friends." After The Beatles disbanded, Ringo embarked on a successful solo career, releasing numerous albums including "Sentimental Journey," "Ringo," and "Goodnight Vienna." His work has earned him several accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Personal Life
Ringo Starr's personal life has been as colorful as his music career. He married hairdresser Maureen Cox in 1965, with whom he had three children. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 1975 due to Ringo's struggles with alcoholism and infidelity. In 1981, he married actress Barbara Bach, and they continue to share their lives together. Ringo is also a proud grandfather and great-grandfather, with a family that includes several musicians. His journey through life reflects resilience and a deep love for music, which remains a central theme in his life.
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Discography
Long Long Road2026
- 1.Returning Without Tears2:23
- 2.Baby Don’t Go3:41
- 3.I Don’t See Me in Your Eyes Anymore2:52
- 4.It’s Been Too Long2:42
- 5.Why2:51
- 6.You and I (Wave of Love)3:52
- 7.My Baby Don’t Want Nothing4:11
- 8.Choose Love3:55
- 9.She’s Gone3:19
- 10.Long Long Road3:39
Look Up2025
- 1.Breathless3:03
- 2.Look Up3:11
- 3.Time on My Hands4:00
- 4.Never Let Me Go3:56
- 5.I Live for Your Love2:59
- 6.Come Back2:50
- 7.Can You Hear Me Call2:54
- 8.Rosetta3:46
- 9.You Want Some3:04
- 10.String Theory3:37
- 11.Thankful3:38
What’s My Name2019
- 1.Gotta Get Up to Get Down4:20
- 2.It’s Not Love That You Want3:34
- 3.Grow Old With Me3:18
- 4.Magic4:09
- 5.Money2:56
- 6.Better Days2:49
- 7.Life Is Good3:11
- 8.Thank God for Music3:38
- 9.Send Love Spread Peace2:58
- 10.What’s My Name3:45
Give More Love2017
- 1.We’re on the Road Again4:21
- 2.Laughable2:57
- 3.Show Me the Way4:41
- 4.Speed of Sound3:45
- 5.Standing Still3:05
- 6.King of the Kingdom4:35
- 7.Electricity3:37
- 8.So Wrong for So Long4:02
- 9.Shake It Up3:01
- 10.Give More Love4:01
- 11.Back Off Boogaloo2:53
- 12.Don’t Pass Me By3:37
- 13.You Can’t Fight Lighting4:21
- 14.Photograph3:35
Postcards From Paradise2015
- 1.Rory and the Hurricanes4:11
- 2.You Bring the Party Down3:42
- 3.Bridges5:01
- 4.Postcards From Paradise5:19
- 5.Right Side of the Road3:12
- 6.Not Looking Back3:50
- 7.Bamboula3:21
- 8.Island in the Sun4:02
- 9.Touch and Go3:36
- 10.Confirmation3:37
- 11.Let Love Lead4:12
Ringo 20122012
- 1.Anthem5:01
- 2.Wings3:31
- 3.Think It Over1:47
- 4.Samba2:47
- 5.Rock Island Line2:59
- 6.Step Lightly2:44
- 7.Wonderful3:46
- 8.In Liverpool3:18
- 9.Slow Down2:57
Y Not2010
- 1.Fill in the Blanks3:14
- 2.Peace Dream3:34
- 3.The Other Side of Liverpool3:23
- 4.Walk With You4:42
- 5.Time3:49
- 6.Everyone Wins3:54
- 7.Mystery of the Night4:05
- 8.Can’t Do It Wrong3:45
- 9.Y Not3:49
- 10.Who’s Your Daddy2:29
Liverpool 82008
- 1.Liverpool 84:50
- 2.Think About You3:40
- 3.For Love3:49
- 4.Now That She's Gone Away3:02
- 5.Gone Are the Days2:50
- 6.Give It a Try3:27
- 7.Tuff Love4:33
- 8.Harry's Song4:01
- 9.Pasodobles4:17
- 10.If It's Love That You Want3:06
- 11.Love Is3:52
- 12.R U Ready3:59
Choose Love2005
- 1.Fading In Fading Out3:55
- 2.Give Me Back the Beat3:55
- 3.Oh My Lord5:32
- 4.Hard to Be True3:26
- 5.Some People3:18
- 6.Wrong All the Time3:40
- 7.Don’t Hang Up3:28
- 8.Choose Love3:07
- 9.Me and You2:15
- 10.Satisfied3:18
- 11.The Turnaround3:53
- 12.Free Drinks4:47
Ringo Rama2003
- 1.Eye to Eye3:19
- 2.Missouri Loves Company3:33
- 3.Instant Amnesia5:13
- 4.Memphis in Your Mind3:14
- 5.Never Without You5:24
- 6.Imagine Me There3:56
- 7.I Think Therefore I Rock 'n Roll3:25
- 8.Trippin’ on My Own Tears3:32
- 9.Write One for Me3:15
- 10.What Love Wants to Be3:03
- 11.Love First, Ask Questions Later4:45
- 12.Elizabeth Reigns3:57
- 13.English Garden / I Really Love Her3:17
I Wanna Be Santa Claus1999
- 1.Come On Christmas, Christmas Come On3:36
- 2.Winter Wonderland2:55
- 3.I Wanna Be Santa Claus3:46
- 4.The Little Drummer Boy3:22
- 5.Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer2:23
- 6.Christmas Eve4:26
- 7.The Christmas Dance4:13
- 8.Christmas Time Is Here Again4:06
- 9.Blue Christmas2:58
- 10.Dear Santa5:15
- 11.White Christmas3:14
- 12.Peace Be With You4:46
Vertical Man1998
- 1.One3:02
- 2.What in the… World3:29
- 3.Mindfield4:07
- 4.King of Broken Hearts4:44
- 5.Love Me Do3:45
- 6.Vertical Man4:42
- 7.Drift Away4:10
- 8.I Was Walkin'3:21
- 9.La De Da5:41
- 10.Without Understanding4:22
- 11.I'll Be Fine Anywhere3:41
- 12.Puppet3:21
- 13.I'm Yours3:23
Time Takes Time1992
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Scouse The Mouse / Ringo Starr And His All-Starr Band1990
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Starr Struck: Best of Ringo Starr, Vol. 21989
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Old Wave1983
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Stop and Smell the Roses1981
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Bad Boy1978
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Ringo the 4th1977
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Ringo’s Rotogravure1976
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Blast From Your Past1975
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Goodnight Vienna1974
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Ringo1973
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Sentimental Journey1970
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Beaucoups of Blues1970
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- United Artists Records
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- Apple Records
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- Capitol Records
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- Swan
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- Vee-Jay Records
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- Atlantic Records
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- MNRK Music Group
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- Parlophone
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- Polydor
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- RCA
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- Mercury Records
Achievements
- Award
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
- Award
- Academy Award for Best Original Score
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Award
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- Award
- Knight Bachelor
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music
Groups
- Ringo Starr & His All Starr Bandeponymous, lead vocals, original · 1989current
- R.A.D.D. (Recording Artists Against Drunk Driving)current
- The Roundheadscurrent
- The Singing Rebels’ Banddrums (drum set)current
- Rory Storm and the Hurricanesdrums (drum set) · 1959–1962
- The Beatlesdrums (drum set) · 1962–1970
- Plastic Ono Banddrums (drum set) · 1969–1970
- George's Band2002–2002
Played together with
Alan WhitePlastic Ono Band · 1969–1971 · drums (drum set)- Chas NewbyThe Beatles · 1960–1961 · bass guitar
Eric ClaptonPlastic Ono Band · 1969–1969 · electric guitar
George HarrisonThe Beatles · 1960–1970 · guitar, lead vocals, original
John LennonPlastic Ono Band · 1969–1974 · original- John LennonThe Beatles · 1960–1969 · guitar, lead vocals, original
Keith MoonPlastic Ono Band
Klaus VoormannPlastic Ono Band · 1969–1974 · bass guitar- Norman ChapmanThe Beatles · 1960–1960 · drums (drum set)
Paul McCartneyThe Beatles · 1960–1970 · bass guitar, lead vocals, original
Pete BestThe Beatles · 1960–1962 · drums (drum set)
Sean Ono LennonPlastic Ono Band
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Richard Starkey, Sir Ringo Starr, Ринго, Ринго Старр
Sir Richard Starkey, known as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles. He sometimes sang lead vocals on the group's recordings, usually for one song on each album; these include "Yellow Submarine" and "With a Little Help from My Friends". He also wrote and sang the Beatles songs "Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden", and is credited as a co-writer of three others.
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