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
Since beginning his career with The Beatles in the 1960s, Ringo has been one of the world’s brightest musical luminaries. He has enjoyed a successful, dynamic solo career as a singer, …
2 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 …