Ringo Starr


  • Drummer Dilemma: The Day Ringo Starr Replaced Pete Best

    In August 16, 1962, The Beatles made a decision that would change the course of music historyโ€”and rock โ€˜nโ€™ roll dramaโ€”forever. The band, then on the cusp of global stardom, fired their original drummer, Pete Best, and replaced him with Ringo Starr. It was a ruthless move that left Best devastated and fans in shock,…

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  • When Muhammad Ali and the Fab Four Collided

    In February 1964, two of the most iconic forces of the 20th century collided in an encounter so surreal it could have been scripted by Hollywood. The Beatles, fresh off their earth-shattering debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, met Cassius Clay (soon to be Muhammad Ali) in Miami Beach. It was a meeting that combined…

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