Before he joined the Beatles in 1962, Richard Starkey was a member of a Liverpool band called Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. He originally used the name Ritchie Starkey, but eventually adopted the...
His real name is Richard Starkey. His nickname was Ringo because he wore so many rings. He later changed his name to Ringo Starr. The Starr, part came in because the first song he wrote, (before the...
He was the drummer in The Beatles. His son is now the drummer in Oasis. Ringo Starr is considered one of the best drummers of history, mainly notable in the Beatles (1962 - 1970) He continues his...