Ringo Starr, born Richard Starkey July 7, 1940 in a href="https://www.avivadirectory.com/Regional/Europe/United-Kingdom/Countries/England/Cities-Towns/Liverpool/">Liverpool, was the drummer for the Beatles beginning in 1962, before they gained fame in the United States. Although his vocals were rarely heard, there were instances when he can be heard in Beatles songs, including “Yellow Submarine” and “With a Little Help from My Friends.” He became prolific once the Beatles broke up, and continues to record. He has been married twice and has three children from his first wife, who died of leukemia in 1994. He and his wife Barbara live part time in Los Angeles, Britain, and Monte Carlo.
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The minor planet 4150, which was discovered in 1984 was named after Ringo, and this is the announcement of that fact. It also contains descriptions of both Ringo Starr and the minor planet Starr.
http://www.minorplanetcenter.net/iau/special/rocknroll/0004150.html
Drummerworld Magazine’s repository of articles and information about Ringo. Also displays videos and his biography.
http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Ringo_Starr.html
Delves into the life and career of the famed drummer, his photograph, and his relationships with the other Beatles.
http://web2.airmail.net/gshultz/
The official Ringo Starr site offers his biography as well as a list of his records, photographs of him and his merchandise for sale online.
http://www.ringostarr.com/
