Ringo turned 85 today (July 7). I had to stop and share with y’all how mind-blowing that is to me.
He’s outlived both my parents—Dad 5 years older, Mom 5 years younger—by a decade+.
Not my favorite Beatle (that's Paul), nor the most essential (also Paul, but I could make an equal case for John), nor the most mystical (George)1, just that rock solid drummer with a great sense of humor who fit into the Fabs' craziness perfectly.
Here are two things for y’all in honor of Mr. Starkey:
Video of the Ringo Starr exhibit here in Nashville that I set to “Get Back.”2 Ringo has some history in Music City, recording both Beaucoups of Blues (1970) and Look Up (2024) here.
One of my favorite Ringo moments, from the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh: “It Don’t Come Easy,” his #4 hit he recorded with George Harrison producing. Love seeing him pound the drums and sing with such force.
Couldn’t come up with a better term for George’s particular blend of magic.
The first guitar solo I ever learned front-to-back.
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