Hear Ringo Talk Drums
Get some classic Ringo advice from this newly released clip. Read more
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Ringo’s Childhood Home Sold for £70,000
Beatles drummer Ringo Starr’s childhood home sold for $98,973 at auction yesterday. Read more
Ringo’s Childhood Home on the Market
The childhood home of Ringo Starr is set to auction with a guide price of £55,000. Read more
Ringo to tour with All-‘Starr’ Band
Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr plans to tour in 2016 with his band. Read more
Ringo’s Kit Sells for 2.25 Million
Ringo Starr’s Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl drum kit sold for $2.25 million this weekend. Read more
Beatles Kit Expected to Sell for Millions
One of Ringo Starr’s most valuable drum kits is at auction this week. Read more
Bass Drum Head sold for $2.1 million
Colts owner Jim Irsay paid $2.125 million for the Beatles’ bass drum head played by Ringo Starr in 1964. Read more
Jimmy Nicol, the forgotten Beatle drummer
In 1964 when the Beatles were set to launch their world tour, little did many know that Ringo wouldn’t be joining in right away! When Ringo got sick, the band had to bring in another sticksmith to carry the beat on. Who knew?!
But when tonsillitis laid Ringo Starr low on June 3, on the eve of the Fab Four’s world tour, he wouldn’t have been top of many lists to replace him.
If George Harrison had got his way, Nicol wouldn’t even have had two weeks at a Beatle.
Kenny Aronoff on Playing with Sir Paul
Want to know what it’s like to play with one of Rock and Roll’s true legends? Ultimate Classic Rock sat down with Kenny Aronoff and discussed the experience with playing for Sir Paul McCartney.
Drum stars talk Ringo (Music Radar)
With the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ performance on Ed Sullivan this past weekend, it’s appropriate to take a step back and reflect the drummer that single-handedly brought Ludwig into the rock and roll mainstream, Ringo Starr. From Vinnie to Erskine, MusicRadar provides some insight into the man from some of today’s most notable drummers.
Forbes sums up exactly how I felt about Ringo’s Grammy performance.
Leave it to a business periodical to eloquently articulate exactly how I (Dave) felt about Ringo’s appearance with Paul McCartney last week.
… the camera will linger on Ringo as a magnificent drum fill thunders into the next measure, but Ringo’s hands won’t be the one executing it.
We’d post a video link, but they keep getting yanked from YouTube.
The Story of Ringo Starr’s Ed Sullivan Show Logo Head
From DRUM! Magazine:
William F. Ludwig himself put it best when he said, “On February 9, 1964, a new musical event burst from the TV screens across America. The Beatles had arrived, featuring Ringo Starr and his Ludwig Black Oyster drums. Literally overnight everyone wanted a drum set like Ringo’s. The drum boom was born!”
New Ringo at the Ryman DVD coming in March
Ringo At The Ryman, filmed on July 7, 2012, celebrates Ringo’s birthday with an extra special lineup touching on some unforgettable hits spanning four decades.
Just don’t ask him to sign anything.
Drummer Talk 08/06/2009 – In-Ear Moniitors
We are BACK for Season 5 of Drummer Talk – the Internet’s longest running drumming podcast. On today’s show, we talk about what we’ve done all Summer, we discuss the passing of Jim Chapin, we return to our rudimental roots with the single stroke roll, Richard Starkey (AKA Ringo Starr) is the drummer of the week, and Dave gives his thoughts on in-ear monitors.
Ludwig Presents the Liverpool 4 Drum Kit
If you’re in the mood for some vintage gear, or gear that certainly appears vintage, this will be right up your alley. Ludwig has announced they are adding onto their Legacy line with a rendition of the kit Ringo Starr played on The Beatles’ groundbreaking Ed Sullivan Show appearance in 1964. Looks pretty nice to me. The only real news here is that Ludwig is releasing the Black Oyster Pearl finish with the Legacy line. I’m not gonna break the bank to get this kit, though.
