Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr is the pseudonym of Sir [b][a298525][/b], MBE (born 7 July 1940 in Liverpool, England, UK) a British musician, singer, songwriter, and occasional actor.
He was the drummer for [a1434255] when he was invited to replace [a=Pete Best] as the drummer of the [a82730] in August 1962; he remained with the band until their breakup in April 1970. In 1975, he founded the record label, [l73154]. Since 1989, Ringo has toured and recorded live albums with the [a1738896].
Recipient of nine Grammy Awards. In 1988, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Beatles and again in 2005 as a solo artist. On 8 February 2010, he was honoured with the 2.401st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Father of [a=Zak Starkey], [a=Jason Starkey (2)], & [a=Lee Starkey] (from his first marriage). On 27 April 1981, he married the actress [a=Barbara Bach]. Grandfather of [a=Tatia Starkey].