Ringo Starr is the pseudonym of Sir Richard Starkey, MBE (born 7 July 1940 in Liverpool, England, UK) a British musician, singer, songwriter, and occasional actor.
He was the drummer for Rory Storm & The Hurricanes when he was invited to replace Pete Best as the drummer of the The Beatles in August 1962; he remained with the band until their breakup in April 1970. In 1975, he founded the record label, [l73154]. Since 1989, Ringo has toured and recorded live albums with the Ringo Starr And His All-Starr Band.
Recipient of nine Grammy Awards. In 1988, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Beatles and again in 2005 as a solo artist. On 8 February 2010, he was honoured with the 2.401st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Father of Zak Starkey, Jason Starkey, & Lee Starkey (from his first marriage). On 27 April 1981, he married the actress Barbara Bach. Grandfather of Tatia Starkey.