Real name: Richard Starkey

Effective period / Period of releases: 1970 - 2023

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, Ring O'Records. 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 (2), & Lee Starkey (from his first marriage). On 27 April 1981, he married the actress Barbara Bach. Grandfather of Tatia Starkey.