The Beatles

     Born on July 7th, 1940, Richard Starkey, known as Ringo Starr, was the drummer in The Beatles. He sang lead vocals in many of their songs. He also wrote and co-wrote some of their songs including "What Goes On" and "Don’t Pass Me By". He struggled with several illnesses during his youth, but by age 17 he had cofounded his first band. He later joined The Beatles in 1962, replacing Pete Best, after their success in Germany. After The Beatles break up in 1970, Starr released many singles and albums recorded with former Beatles members. Starr was also an actor whom starred in Beatles' films, hosted television shows, and children's television series. Starr is still alive today touring the Pacific Rim with his band Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band.