09 November 2015

Monday

2015-11-09

Events

 * Drummer Andy White dies. White is best known for playing drums on The Beatles ' debut single Love Me Do recorded in September 1962. Both Ringo Starr and Pete Best had recorded drums for the track although producer George Martin had been unhappy with both performances. White's 11 September recording was eventually used for the single, with Ringo Starr on tambourine. White also played on the B-side P.S. I Love You.Andy White died from a stroke in New Jersey, USA. He was 85. (source: BB, see also wikipedia)