10 Amazing Facts you Probably don't know about the Beatles Drummer Ringo Starr

Richard Starkey, popularly known as Ringo Starr is and English musician, singer and songwriter. He achieved his international fame as the drummer for the Beatles. 




So here is a list of 10 Interesting Facts you Probably don't know about Ringo Starr

1. He is world's Richest Drummer with an estimated net worth of $350 Million as of 2022.



2. In 1976 he suffered an emotional collapse in Monaco where he completely shaved his head and eyebrows. 



3. When the Beatles first arrived in the USA in 1964, he was the most popular member of the band. He received the most fan mail. 



4. After Ringo joined the band, there was talk of making him the band's dancer, who would play Drums only Part-time. 



5. Before joining the Beatles, Ringo played for Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. He was considered as the best drummer in Liverpool. 



6. The Beatles couldn't hear themselves play in their concerts due to the screaming fans. It is said that they kept their tempo from Ringo's drumming. But Ringo couldn't hear the playing, so he kept his tempo by looking at John's movement.



7. He's left-handed but plays on a right-handed drum set, which gives him a unique sound.


8. Ringo hates motorcycles, traveling early in the morning, setting up his drums in a hurry, and Shaving. 



9. At the age of six, Ringo’s developed appendicitis. His appendix burst and he was in a coma for ten weeks.



10. Ringo spent a majority of his youth in hospitals and sanatoriums because of severe bouts with pleurisy and tuberculosis. He learned to play the drums by drumming in a hospital band in his ward.


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