Ringo Starr is so much more than the heart of one of the greatest bands of all time. He is a lifetime musician, a role model for generations of musicians and a true lover of his profession. Ringo Starr, musician, songwriter, singer, and actor; who gained global fame as the drummer for the Beatles, has changed the music industry in an unfathomable amount of ways. Starr was appointed a Knight Bachelor in the 2018 New Year Honours for services to music. He was knighted in an ordination ceremony at Buckingham Palace by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge on 20 March, 2018. Ringo Starr has changed the world with music.
Richard Starkey was born on July 7, 1940 to Elsie and Richard Starkey, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. His parents separated and divorced in a year. Following his parents’ divorce, his mother took up a …show more content…
Not only was he a preeminent drummer but he was also an illustrious actor. Starr has obtained plaudits and commendation from critics and movie industry professionals regarding his acting. The director and producer Walter Shenson called him "a superb actor, an absolute natural". By the 1960s, Starr had become a pundit of film. In addition to his roles in A Hard Day's Night (1964), Help! (1965), Magical Mystery Tour (1967) and Let It Be (1970), Starr also contributed to Candy (1968), The Magic Christian (1969), Blindman (1971), Son of Dracula (1974) as well as Caveman (1981). In 1971, he starred as Larry the Dwarf in Frank Zappa's 200 Motels and was given prominence in Harry Nilsson's animated film The Point! He co-starred in That'll Be the Day (1973) in the guise of a Teddy Boy and was apparent in The Last Waltz, the Martin Scorsese documentary film about the 1976 farewell concert of the Band. Ringo’s ambition is also a daily inspiration for many, including myself. In this article Ringo states,”Of course I'm ambitious. What's wrong with that? Otherwise you sleep all day”. That quote is an unequivocal
Richard Starkey was born on July 7, 1940 to Elsie and Richard Starkey, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. His parents separated and divorced in a year. Following his parents’ divorce, his mother took up a …show more content…
Not only was he a preeminent drummer but he was also an illustrious actor. Starr has obtained plaudits and commendation from critics and movie industry professionals regarding his acting. The director and producer Walter Shenson called him "a superb actor, an absolute natural". By the 1960s, Starr had become a pundit of film. In addition to his roles in A Hard Day's Night (1964), Help! (1965), Magical Mystery Tour (1967) and Let It Be (1970), Starr also contributed to Candy (1968), The Magic Christian (1969), Blindman (1971), Son of Dracula (1974) as well as Caveman (1981). In 1971, he starred as Larry the Dwarf in Frank Zappa's 200 Motels and was given prominence in Harry Nilsson's animated film The Point! He co-starred in That'll Be the Day (1973) in the guise of a Teddy Boy and was apparent in The Last Waltz, the Martin Scorsese documentary film about the 1976 farewell concert of the Band. Ringo’s ambition is also a daily inspiration for many, including myself. In this article Ringo states,”Of course I'm ambitious. What's wrong with that? Otherwise you sleep all day”. That quote is an unequivocal