Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer-songwriter, and actor who gained
worldwide fame as the drummer for The Beatles. When the band formed in
1960, Starr was a member of another Liverpool band, Rory Storm and the
Hurricanes. He became The Beatles’ drummer in August 1962, taking the
place of Pete Best.  In addition to his contribution as drummer, Starr featured
as lead vocals on a number of successful Beatles songs (in particular, "With
a Little Help from My Friends”, “Yellow Submarine”, and The Beatles version
of " Act Naturally”. Starr was picked as the fifth-best drummer of all-time by
Rolling Stone readers. He currently tours with the All-Starr Band.