Ringo Starr

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Ringo Starr (b. Richard Starkey 07 July 1940) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He is best known as the drummer for The Beatles, one of the most influential and successful bands in the history of popular music. Ringo joined The Beatles in 1962, replacing their original drummer, Pete Best.

Beyond his drumming contributions, Ringo occasionally sang lead vocals for some Beatles songs, including notable tracks like With a Little Help From My Friends and Yellow Submarine.

After The Beatles disbanded in 1970, Starr pursued a solo career. He released numerous albums and singles, with hits such as It Don't Come Easy,Photograph, and You're Sixteen. He formed the band Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, featuring various well-known musicians over the years.

In addition to his music career, Ringo Starr has appeared in movies and television shows. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Beatles in 1988 and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award as a member of the band in 2014.

In the 1980s, Ringo Starr served as the narrator for the British children's television series Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends, based on The Railway Series books by the Rev. W. Awdry. The show featured model trains with human-like faces and personalities, and it became a beloved and long-running series. Starr was the original storyteller and narrator for the first two seasons of the show, from 1984 to 1986.

Ringo Starr is also known for his peace and humanitarian work. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2018 for his services to music and charity.