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  2. BornRichard Starkey · 7 July 1940 · Liverpool, England
    Children3, including Zak Starkey
    RelativesFrancesca Gregorini (stepdaughter)
    InstrumentsDrums · vocals
    Early life

    Richard Starkey was born on Sunday 7 July 1940 at 9 Madryn Street in Dingle, an inner-city area of Liverpool. He is the only child of confectioners Richard Starkey (1 October 1913 – 5 December 1981) and Elsie Gleave (19 … See more

    Career

    Soon after Trafford piqued Starkey's interest in skiffle, the two began rehearsing songs in the manufacturing plant's cellar during their lunch breaks. Trafford recalled: "I played a guitar, and [Ritchie] just made a noise on a … See more

    Artistry

    During his youth, Starr had been a devoted fan of skiffle and blues music, but by the time he joined the Texans in 1958, he had developed a preference for rock and roll. He was also influenced by country artists, including … See more

    Personal life

    Starr met hairdresser Maureen Cox in 1962, the same week that he joined the Beatles. They married at Caxton Hall on 11 February 1965. Starr's stepfather Harry Graves and fellow Beatles George Harrison and John Lennon we… See more

     
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  2. Ringo Starr | Biography, Beatles, Music, & Facts

    3 days ago · Ringo Starr is a British musician, singer, songwriter, and actor who was the drummer for the Beatles from 1962 to 1970 and also found success in a solo career, notably as the ringmaster of Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band.

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  4. Ringo Starr, 84, Receives Major Career Honor - Parade

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  5. Ringo Starr: Biography, Musician, The Beatles

    Nov 2, 2021 · Ringo Starr is a British musician best known for his stint as the drummer in the legendary pop rock group The Beatles. The Liverpool native took an interest in music at an early age and rose...

  6. Ringo Starr shares a health update, cancels end of U.S.

    Sep 26, 2024 · Ringo Starr has canceled the last two shows on his U.S. tour, in Philadelphia and New York, after catching a cold and consulting with a doctor.

  7. Ringo Starr - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  8. Ringo Starr - Wikiwand

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

  9. Ringo Starr reflects on his legendary career with the …

    Oct 5, 2023 · Ringo Starr is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once with a little band you might have heard of, and a second time on his own. He’s been knighted and acted in many films and...