I love the true life story of how Ringo sat in when Pete wasn't able to show up. The others looked at each other with the same thought: "We are a band now." It seems from what I've learned over time that Ringo in more than his amazing skill as a drummer did so much to bring peace and love within the group. Ringo is a peacemaker. Blessed are the peacemakers. Thank you Ringo for having a positive impact on your "brothers," and all of us
Never heard that story. Ringo used to play with Rory Storm and the Hurricanes who were the best known Liverpool group at the time. Ringo was generally considered to be the best drummer in the city. Things weren't gelling with Pete Best (they never really had), he was (supposedly) rather dour and humorless. Paul and John drove to, if I remember correctly, a Butlins holiday camp and essentially begged the older, more experienced man to join their group. Ringo was not particularly impressed. He had a good gig with the Hurricanes and regular work. Of course, he was eventually persuaded...
Ringo is my favorite Beatle. I taught myself how to play the drums because I was 14 when the Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan show and I was hooked for life. I was the first kid in my town to wear a Beatle hair cut in school. I am 73 today and I listen to the Beatles every night as a way to help me relax and fall asleep. When John was killed, I cried so much. The grief was like an arrow through my heart. Paul and Ringo are still with us thank God. George, we love you. Rest in peace saint George.
What made the Beatles so great was that each of the FAB FOUR was essential to the sound. They were the best band of their time and I haven't heard a band since then that comes close to the musical excitement they produced.
Ringo will always be rated highly by those who know music. He will always be mocked by those who are ignorant. For me , he's the greatest "song drummer "ever.
Absolutely spot on. You can hear a Ringo Beatles' drum part come through the wall and know exactly what song it is. Ringo played "the song". I was in a Beatles Tribute band playing note for note sound for sound covers when out of necessity we had a sub one night. Not one Ringo moment in the sub's playing. The three of us singing and playing as usual and it sounded like a regular GB band, absolutely un-beatles without Ringo's specific drum parts. I had also rehearsed with our John & Paul for weeks when I joined the band before I met our Ringo and that first rehearsal was astonishing. I turned to my Ringo and said, "Now we sound like The Beatles; you are playing the best parts!"
You can learn all the instrumental parts and come reasonably close on guitar and bass, but if you don’t have Ringo’s swing (and fills) it just doesn’t sound like the Beatles.
Ringo was the diplomatic "glue" personality in a band of egos. This is, clearly, evident after watching the recent Get Back films. Ringo's loyalty to the band and Paul, Ringo's friendship in mediating with George, Ringo's tolerance for wives and children like Linda, Yoko, and Heather were all on display. Ringo's cordiality to Yoko, was his bridge between the band and John. Moreover, George Martin was quoted that when recording takes broke down, it was never Ringo screwing up. Compositionally, Ringo's drum grooves were iconic, and many Beatle tunes can be identified by drum track alone, Rain, Ticket to Ride, She Loves You, even just him slapping his knees on I'll Follow the Sun, were all unique choices composed, on first hearing, by Ringo. As far as my favorite Beatle, George, and his lead riffs are taken for granted as Ringo's compositional contributions. No credit on the sheet music. Often, no credit in John or Paul's comments on the songs. George was as integral, and, a huge contributor to the brilliance of Lennon/McCartney, Harrison, or Starkey penned tunes.
Songs are different from arrangements. The sheet music is the actual song itself-time signature, tempos, chord progressions, and melodies. George also never talked about all the guitar parts John and Paul did for George in his songs or Paul’s basslines and piano parts that completely elevated “Taxman”, “Something”, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and many others.
He was as talented as anyone of the other three;he was the backbeat and deserves the same recognizing as John,Paul and George,that is imposible to ignore…
Ringo is a fantastic drummer, he plays for the song, and incredibly original. And as a kid when the Beatles first came out, Ringo was the humor of the band, very witty. For example, when the press asked Ringo, "How did you find America?" after their first tour, Ringo responded, "Turned left at Greenland", LOL. He was the blue collar working man that everybody related to, he literally grew up on the docks of Liverpool. And if you listen to the early Beatle songs, Ringo made them sound like they were moving a thousand MPH, he really liked the cymbals. He keeps perfect beat, they called him the Human Metronome. Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones is another fantastic drummer that was very underrated.
So why did George Martin say to Ringo "We're not using you, there's our drummer the best drummer money can buy, a session drummer and Paul adds "Because he wasn't precise" meaing Ringo. This talk between Paul and George Martin is on TH-cam.
@@BuildonRock I was and still am a fan of Paul's, but he could be a bit of a prima donna at times, he insulted a lot of fellow musicians. Fantastic songwriter, singer, and musician, but he's also got a big ego. Nobody, but nobody was as original as Ringo, he had a different beat for each song, and they had hundreds. It was often little differences from standard beats that made his drums stand out, not nearly as simple as people think.
@@wesinman2312 I've never heard his playing isolated live. George Martin himself said he didn't play on the records! And paul himself says "Because he wasn't precise"
The other Beatles trusted Ringo's musicianship so much that they rarely even told him what to do on songs. John once said that they would just play him their song and he would put a beat to it that was perfect.
indeed and paul has also said that when they played with Ringo they didn't need to look behind then when they were playing as they were pretty confortable with Ringo's playing.
Ringo is a genius drummer and a perfect team player. He does not make it obvious but asks you to look for his genius in the song. Long after we're saturated with the song, a hidden layer of his rhythm makes an appearance that actually becomes the identity of the song. Rain, a day in the life, strawberry fields, I want you (she's so), ticket to ride, while my guitar, something, here comes the sun, so many...
A truly underrated drummer who was the final piece for the greatest band of all. Like the others, he is very intelligent and very witty, and a huge personality. In many ways Ringo is the ultimate Beatle, and the greatest champion of the Beatles legacy. Arguably, he is/was most popular, having received more fan mail than the other 3 combined. My favourite rock star.
He is not an underrated drummer, you are making a ridiculous comment in reaction to this presentation which has been made specifically to hightlight his genius. A 'drummer's drummer', the guy who other famous drummers made a tribute to, by playing his Beatles chops to show just how good, talented and original his playing was
@@markknopflerisnot Hollywood was making fun of Ringo, back in the 1970's. The Beatles became famous, back in the days when all of the adults were into Jazz, so vomiting hate on everything the Beatles did was normal. Sean Connery's 007 even said the proper way to listen to the Beatles was with ear plugs. Just as soon as the Beatles broke up, drummers like Led Zeppelin and ELP were topping the charts, making the Beatles look like an old timey folk band. Back in the 20th, people demanded a lot of musicians, unlike today, when everyone is surprised you can strum a couple of chords in time.
@@markknopflerisnot so this writer decrees that Ringo is a genius, and you’re just going to unblinkingly go along with him, eh? Well bully for you. Talk about a ridiculous comment. I don’t think Ringo is a genius, but he is a fine drummer, and much better than most critics have given him credit for over the years.
I think people underestimate how much a drum beat can change the whole feel of a song. Ringo plays the right thing for the music. His contribution to making those songs what they are can not be underestimated.
Ringo is my favorite drummer. I love what he does to every song especially in Ticket to Ride and Tomorrow Never Knows. My favorite Beatle is Paul. He is the reason why I play the bass guitar. Also, maybe Paul was 'bossy' during Let it Be but if he wasn't then nothing would have happened. You wouldn't even have any Beatles music past Sgt. Pepper.
I am a music teacher, there is a guy teaching drums in the same school. He told me the other day that he never seen Ringo play drums. He’s 45 I’m going to leave I don’t think I could be around somebody like that☘️32
RINGO had his own following (Rory Storm), had his own "rock name", sported his own fashion (rings), has his own style due to limb selection . RINGO is truly one of a kind. Hail,Hail Rock n Roll.
Ringo was one of the best underrated drummers of all times. And is a fantastic song writer and singer in his own right. Just look at what he has done since the break up. In fact check them all out after the break up, they all have fantastic careers as single artist.
Ringo was the ultimate BEAT drummer and figured out the correct outstanding beat of each Beatles song. His personality was what they needed....a peace keeper....cool ...fun guy
Ringo and Paul were arguably THE most creative rhythm section there ever was. They were The Beatles’ secret weapons, uplifting every Beatles song and making them not only better but unique as hell. That’s simply fact!
Ringo is a GREAT drummer! Having said that, he WAS along with the other three lads, the luckiest guys in show biz! They together then showed US how lucky we were because of their luck!❤❤❤
Ringo also has perfect tempo. He can keep up a certain tempo as long as necessary. When editing Beatle albums, George Martin and the band knew that, when they were picking through the best takes, they never had to worry about Ringo. He was exactly the same and exactly perfect every time :)
I definitely think Ringo was part of the Beatle's secret sauce. It is much easier to get inspiration when you have a solid, even in this case, inspirational drummer as your base. Add Paul's great bassline and half the track is done.
Bernard Purdy was also a part of George Martin's "Secret Sauce". Claiming that he " fixed" 21 early Beatle tracks. Oh and Mr Starkey has Never Refuted this statement by Bernard.
They all came to the musical table with amazing talent to offer. It's hard to say who my favorite Beatle is having live in that era. I do remember the large round buttons with my three: I Love John, I love Paul, I love George, and I love Ringo.
Yeah, he was the most important beatle to me. I started playing the drums because of Ringo. Some college guys up the street were renting a house and they had a band in the basement. I was 10 in 1966, but they let me mess around on the kit. The drummer told me I had the stuff, and I never forgot it. Ringo remains in my Top 5 of all time. The others are interchangeable with at least a dozen or more, but he is not going anywhere. Non-drummers will just have to take my word for it. Drummers know what I'm talking about.
I never paid Ringo's drumming much attention over the decades, but lately it has become more noticeable to me. "Please Please Me" still gets me going and I love Ringo's rat-a-tat drumming on it. He's not flashy, but his drumming contributes important parts to so many songs. In a band with three other large egos, Ringo was able to make himself heard without being over the top. In the looks department, Ringo was the ugly duckling but he noticed that "When we got to America it wasn't JOHN, PAUL, GEORGE and Ringo, it was RINGO, PAUL, GEORGE, AND JOHN, or whatever. Suddenly it was equal". So not only did he contribute to the music, he was on equal standing as a personality. There was a Beatle for every taste. Not many groups can make that claim.
it is well documented in the Beatles Anthology, that John Paul and George actively were seeking out Ringo. they hit him up. that's how much clout and respect Ringo had with the other 3. so it was not a luckiest guy in the world kind of thing. Ringo is beyond talented and so unique. and , uh, only the drummer in the biggest band on the planet.
Of the four of them, I think Ringo was and is the happiest Beatle. Despite being a massive star, he’s never taken himself too seriously and seems to be genuinely loved by his peers.
Ringo equally had the same charisma John, Paul & George had, and when he talks, it's always coupled with a smile & a joke , and that's contageous amongst the other three boys.
Ringo is a song drummer. He finds the pocket and plays for the good of the song, not just to keep time. Plus being a lefty playing a set up for a righty he has that quirky way of playing his fills which makes a distinct and unique sound. And that is Ringo.
It didn't matter if it was real life, TV, or Mad Magazine, Ringo was the comic relief. No other band at the top had that, so people overlooked the fact that he was a helluva drummer. The only thing that came close was Charlie Watts' quietness.
I don’t know if I’d go so far as to say Ringo was the most important Beatle, but there’s lots of truth to the old adage that a band is only as good as it’s drummer.
If anyone has any doubts about Ringo being an exceptional drummer, listen to the videos on YT where all the parts are isolated. I was floored over how tight his drumming was. He was also the "missing element" in the quartet. With his charm and self deprecating humor he completed the unique mix of personalities in the group. A true genius.
Ringo's drumming in A Day in the Life is..... where did that come from? No drummer would ever pick that over the top style for such an introspective song. Yet, it's perfect. Really beyond perfect. If he had only done that, he would be one of the greatest drummers of all time. Except he did it hundreds of other times, always adding new dimensions to take Beatles music to a new level. There's only one Ringo, or as John called him, "Richie." Without any one of the four, it wouldn't be "The Beatles."
Awesome 👍. And spot on. Thanks 🙏. Yes! The Ringo Feel Your video is so thorough I'm hesitemant to suggesti a 13th point to your awesome video: Ringo had swing . His beats have some swing.. Richard Starkey was learning drums before rock and roll was even around in the form we know it now. They played jazz, R&B.. You had to swing like jazz guys. 💰Defending Ringo to fellow musicians and band mates has been a life-long thing for me .. Obviously the drummers style is a huge integral part of the band dynamic. Even Led Zeppelin called it quits when John Henry tragically died. The Who ,still greatly talented, After Moon died, different band. (Kenny Jones is another drummer that should be spoken about more often- incredible player) 🙏Thank you for mentioning the Lefty righty aspect. Situational adaptive playing is the mother of invention for musicians. You'll get a unique sound or a technique that's all your like Jerry Garcia and his half pinky or Leon Russell's long fingers hands or Jimi Hendrix playing the other way around as well. If you're a killer musician on top of that you got yourself a unique sound. Technical prowess? My response: "Imagine Ginger Baker in The Beatles and Ringo in Cream. " Hmmm. Rather not. Can make your brain hurt if you think about it too hard. You have to fit it has to be chemistry. The drummer drives that. Whatever technical prowess you have, or choose to use, has to fit within the band dynamic because the drums will have a significant impact on shaping the overall sound. . "Rain" "Strawberry Fields".. duplicate that? During the pandemic I dissected Ringo's playing on "Dear Prudence" which to me is always been a majestic and mystifying drum performance. Emblematic of Ringo. To duplicate that to the T, II Isolated from the recording his hi-hat,snare,bass drum, cymbals. Worked on each part emulating the sound the feel best I could. Different grips and sticks. Tuned my snare drum various combinations, down tuned floor toms, got to admit I got pretty close but was still a little mystified. And then find out on another great TH-cam video that Paul McCartney probably played drums on half of it! And you can tell there's a little different style and part of the song. Little long winded here.. Anyway Thanks man.🙏💰. well done on the video!
If you want to hear Ringo kick butt with lightning-fast rolls and playing, listen to "I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you" from Live at the BBC. I heard it after many years of listening to the Beatles and I was amazed. I didn't appreciate Ringo until after played drums for several decades
Ringo did a movie with Peter Sellers called "The Magic Christian" that was outrageously funny while taking a jab at people and their love for money. "If you want it, here it is, come and get it, but you better hurry 'cuz it's goin' fast." Badfinger did the soundtrack.
I have no issue with these videos and there seems to be a good number of them. But frankly, Ringo doesn't NEED the Help, pardon the pun. His work stands on it own and HAS for 60 years now. It will continue to do that for another 60 easy. Ringo is a complete package. His sound is like NO ONE else's. He gets the warmest and roundest sound out of his kit that you could ever want. He knows WHEN and HOW to sit on the rim and there is no better example than HELP. That constant rim shot is the signature of the tune just as much as George"s Descending run at the end of the Chorus, not to mention the double handed perfectly synced singles he leads INTO the chorus with. His ideas and fills are always just right and his timing is unmatched. There are MANY ways for a drummer to be an influence on other drummers and it doesn't always involve ability. Ringo and Mickey Dolenz made playing the drums look like the best job in the universe. And while Mickey was a converted guitar player, had to learn ON the fly and quickly and will likely never be held up as a master clinician his influence on ME and likely many other kids who were coming up as drummers then is equal to Ringo's. I owe BOTH men a huge debt of gratitude for my 52 years on the instrument. Both were huge influences on me in the beginning.
Although I started out as the drummer in my first band, I can't say that Ringo was ever my "favorite" Beatle, but I think he played an equal part in their success whose contributions weren't as much in th public eye as, say, when John steps up to sing the bridge in "This Boy." He was the oldest by about three months over John and almost two years over Paul, so when egos and personalities clashed as they always do in bands, his voice of maturity had to have been a very stabilizing glue that helped hold them together. As a drummer, I think he often excelled at what and when he DIDN'T play as much as what he played when he did. He has an extraordinary ear for tasteful playing for the purpose of enhancing everything he hears going on around him as opposed to falling into the usual trap of just being the loudest and most aggressive egomaniac on the stage. He was very considerate of the others and wanted his contribution to enhance what everybody else was doing. Then you throw in his droll sense of humor like at their first American press conference when a reporter said, "A psychiatrist recently said you're nothing but a bunch of British Elvis Presleys." Ringo responded by doing his own "Elvis the Pelvis" act gyrating his body all over the place as he approached the mic and insisted, "It's not true!! It's not true!!" What can you say? The guy was irresistible then and still is.
I found Ringo's drumming style sounded like he was doing much more than he actually was. Understated but superb in its effects! I had to learn his style as a drummer with a cover band by listening to mono vinyl album recordings. Anyone who thinks Ringo was just another drummer needs to listen to work in the song "Come Together.". No doubt as a member of the Beatles he kept the band, with the strong personalities of John and Paul, together much longer than would have been otherwise.
The last point is the strongest. Who ever has played in a band knows what a drummer's pride syndrome is and how hard it is to get rid of it without getting rid of the drummer.
For me, I always cringe when somebody asks who my favorite Beatle is/was. Mostly because of the rare occurrence that the total group is MORE than the sum of all the parts? Simply put, the special magic seems to be strongest when they ALL were there (including Martin). Indeed a very special spirit.
they were all important ,and ringo ,don´t forget that either than keeping the beat for other to guide them selves sings one of the most important hits from the Beatles, "with a litle help from my friends"
The Beatles would not be the Beat-les without Ringo. He tailored each new drum session to suit each new song and give it the reason why the name Beatles was used
Yes Ringo was a perfect drummer for the Beatles he had a great voice and could harmonize with the rest of them just fine those four guys couldn’t got it any better than what they got it the Beatles were always my favorite band and I always will be I have a few others but the Beatles they’re the best to me👍🏼😁🎼🎶🎸❤️😎😀
Ringo’s first song he wrote was in 1968. I think the Beatles might have been very famous before 1968. Yes Ringo is a great drummer, but without John and Paul, no one would have heard of the Beatles.
Or George. They would never have gotten signed without George and John admitted he was not strong enough as a guitarist for them to be the sole guitarist. Paul himself said that without any of them, they would not have gotten to the toppermost of the poppermost.
That might have made sense if not for the fact that in the beginning most of their tunes were covers. Example: Twist and Shout. Even when they first started writing, they had a good portion of covers: Devil in her Heart, Rock and Roll Music. I do not however agree that he was the best drummer; perhaps tied for #1 as any selfrespecting Whooligan knows that Moonie is up there with Ritchie...they are just different styles. Btw wish the robovoice the host of YS would fade away!
What Beatle do I like best? All of them. It just wouldn't be the same band subtracting any one of them from the mix. Together they had a chemistry and a vibe that was amazing. Absolutely no one like them at the time.
I enjoyed your video, but would have liked it even more had you included short examples of Ringo's playing as you mentioned the songs that he played on.
Ringo is more than a drummer. He is one of the greatest songwriters in human history. Not just the songs accredited to him - even the Lennon/McCartney songs came to life with his contributions.
I was told that all quality metronomes have a tiny Ringo inside them. My guess is that in the 1970's, people started comparing Ringo to the likes of Carl Palmer and Neil Peart. Still, I don't think those great artists created as many original patterns as old Ringo.
Any musician worth anything knows if you have a bad drummer no matter how good other musicians are, That's as good as the band will get. Get a great drummer you can do anything.. Thank You Ringo.🥁
Ringo was a professional who understood the vital role of the drums. All music is based on the beat. The drums, and then the bass form the foundation of everything which comes next. A house without a solid base will collapse eventually.
With Pete Best as their original drummer The Beatles became the most popular band in Liverpool, UK and in Hamburg, Germany. With Ringo Starr as their drummer The Beatles became the most popular band in the world.😀😀😀😀
RINGO must have been above all.else an extremely disciplined guy.Look.at his position on stage in the background yet quite prepared not to want the limelight and still.holding the band together in his own very unique manner
Ringo was an artist who changed drumming. Before Ringo, drummers were time keepers and/or virtuosos. Ringo made drum parts...parts that became artistic elements of the songs just like melody or chords.
It’s become cool to claim the Beatles weren’t that good, or they weren’t great musicians. But here’s the facts. While you and I and virtually every muso ever play a collection of genres of music. The Beatles created them. Helter skelter is the first foray into heavy metal, rain is the first grunge song. Sargent peppers is the first acid rock. They did pop rock they did blues, soul, they crooned, they did it all, and by default that means Ring Starr wrote the foundation beats of many music genres. Sure you could argue that they are some of the simpler beats in those genres. But go look at the pyramid of Giza the foundations are what the most impressive monuments on earth are built on and without those foundation stones nothing is there at all. Same with music. The first attempts establish the principles of the genre. It’s up to the followers to build on it.
They say your combo is as good as its Drummer! Well, The Beatles had an excellent Drummer in Ringo Starr! Here's some of my personal favourites ~ Please Please Me I Saw Her Standing There There's A Place Thank You Girl What You're Doing Ticket To Ride The Word Day Tripper Paperback Writer Rain She Said She Said Tomorrow Never Knows It's All Too Much Hello Goodbye Revolution Something Here Comes The Sun Golden Slumbers The End I Me Mine
Ringo was a vital part of the band, but certainly not the most important. John and Paul were the primary song writers, followed by George Harrison. Again, Paul was the best singer followed by John and George. Ringo was not known as a featured singer/ songwriter. Paul and John were the face of the band and endeared the band to the world. Ringo was a distant fourth, despite what the narrator says. The Beatles were a once in a generation band and Ringo played his part in the success. But, he certainly wasn't the most important band member..
He was important. He was charismatic, a real charmer. Peoples attention was drawn first to Ringo. Nobody looked like gregarious Ringo in 1964. So people Wanted to hear what he had to say. The other 3 Beatles backed up Ringo on Hard Days Night !
I think Paul didn't act like a boss. He was just suggesting some artistic approach on his musical creations which turned out to have been successful. He might have acted somewhat like a virtual musical conductor or arranger.
I love the true life story of how Ringo sat in when Pete wasn't able to show up. The others looked at each other with the same thought: "We are a band now." It seems from what I've learned over time that Ringo in more than his amazing skill as a drummer did so much to bring peace and love within the group. Ringo is a peacemaker. Blessed are the peacemakers. Thank you Ringo for having a positive impact on your "brothers," and all of us
Conversely. He gave them one less thing to argue about. LOL They're only human.
Never heard that story. Ringo used to play with Rory Storm and the Hurricanes who were the best known Liverpool group at the time. Ringo was generally considered to be the best drummer in the city. Things weren't gelling with Pete Best (they never really had), he was (supposedly) rather dour and humorless. Paul and John drove to, if I remember correctly, a Butlins holiday camp and essentially begged the older, more experienced man to join their group. Ringo was not particularly impressed. He had a good gig with the Hurricanes and regular work. Of course, he was eventually persuaded...
Ringo is my favorite Beatle. I taught myself how to play the drums because I was 14 when the Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan show and I was hooked for life. I was the first kid in my town to wear a Beatle hair cut in school. I am 73 today and I listen to the Beatles every night as a way to help me relax and fall asleep. When John was killed, I cried so much. The grief was like an arrow through my heart. Paul and Ringo are still with us thank God. George, we love you. Rest in peace saint George.
Well said. I salute you.
I'm 73 also, and was the first person in my schools to have a Beatles type hair cut. I got suspended several times over it. LOL
Ringo was always the coolest...
What made the Beatles so great was that each of the FAB FOUR was essential to the sound. They were the best band of their time and I haven't heard a band since then that comes close to the musical excitement they produced.
Exactly. Essential. It wouldn't have worked without all references together.
Ringo will always be rated highly by those who know music.
He will always be mocked by those who are ignorant.
For me , he's the greatest "song drummer "ever.
Absolutely spot on. You can hear a Ringo Beatles' drum part come through the wall and know exactly what song it is. Ringo played "the song". I was in a Beatles Tribute band playing note for note sound for sound covers when out of necessity we had a sub one night. Not one Ringo moment in the sub's playing. The three of us singing and playing as usual and it sounded like a regular GB band, absolutely un-beatles without Ringo's specific drum parts. I had also rehearsed with our John & Paul for weeks when I joined the band before I met our Ringo and that first rehearsal was astonishing. I turned to my Ringo and said, "Now we sound like The Beatles; you are playing the best parts!"
You can learn all the instrumental parts and come reasonably close on guitar and bass, but if you don’t have Ringo’s swing (and fills) it just doesn’t sound like the Beatles.
I love Paul the best! He's wonderful, down-to-earth, gentle and gentlemanly always!! ❤❤❤❤
I could never pick a favorite Beatle. They all excelled in their own right to my delight! Best band ever!!
Ringo was the diplomatic "glue" personality in a band of egos. This is, clearly, evident after watching the recent Get Back films. Ringo's loyalty to the band and Paul, Ringo's friendship in mediating with George, Ringo's tolerance for wives and children like Linda, Yoko, and Heather were all on display. Ringo's cordiality to Yoko, was his bridge between the band and John. Moreover, George Martin was quoted that when recording takes broke down, it was never Ringo screwing up. Compositionally, Ringo's drum grooves were iconic, and many Beatle tunes can be identified by drum track alone, Rain, Ticket to Ride, She Loves You, even just him slapping his knees on I'll Follow the Sun, were all unique choices composed, on first hearing, by Ringo.
As far as my favorite Beatle, George, and his lead riffs are taken for granted as Ringo's compositional contributions. No credit on the sheet music. Often, no credit in John or Paul's comments on the songs. George was as integral, and, a huge contributor to the brilliance of Lennon/McCartney, Harrison, or Starkey penned tunes.
Good insight that is clear, concise and interesting.
Songs are different from arrangements. The sheet music is the actual song itself-time signature, tempos, chord progressions, and melodies.
George also never talked about all the guitar parts John and Paul did for George in his songs or Paul’s basslines and piano parts that completely elevated “Taxman”, “Something”, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and many others.
He was as talented as anyone of the other three;he was the backbeat and deserves the same recognizing as John,Paul and George,that is imposible to ignore…
Well, he was definetely a key ingredient.............but I don't know about being as important as John and Paul.
Ringo is a fantastic drummer, he plays for the song, and incredibly original. And as a kid when the Beatles first came out, Ringo was the humor of the band, very witty. For example, when the press asked Ringo, "How did you find America?" after their first tour, Ringo responded, "Turned left at Greenland", LOL. He was the blue collar working man that everybody related to, he literally grew up on the docks of Liverpool. And if you listen to the early Beatle songs, Ringo made them sound like they were moving a thousand MPH, he really liked the cymbals. He keeps perfect beat, they called him the Human Metronome. Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones is another fantastic drummer that was very underrated.
So why did George Martin say to Ringo "We're not using you, there's our drummer the best drummer money can buy, a session drummer and Paul adds "Because he wasn't precise" meaing Ringo. This talk between Paul and George Martin is on TH-cam.
Yeah Ringo and Charlie are severely underrated. They’re not flashy like Keith Moon or Bonham. But both Ringo and Charlie can keep a beat like no one.
@@whome4642 I liked both Bonham and Moon, but always felt they overplayed. Sometimes less is more.
@@BuildonRock I was and still am a fan of Paul's, but he could be a bit of a prima donna at times, he insulted a lot of fellow musicians. Fantastic songwriter, singer, and musician, but he's also got a big ego. Nobody, but nobody was as original as Ringo, he had a different beat for each song, and they had hundreds. It was often little differences from standard beats that made his drums stand out, not nearly as simple as people think.
@@wesinman2312 I've never heard his playing isolated live. George Martin himself said he didn't play on the records! And paul himself says "Because he wasn't precise"
The other Beatles trusted Ringo's musicianship so much that they rarely even told him what to do on songs. John once said that they would just play him their song and he would put a beat to it that was perfect.
yeah, at least up until the time when paul became megalomaniacal
indeed and paul has also said that when they played with Ringo they didn't need to look behind then when they were playing as they were pretty confortable with Ringo's playing.
Ringo is a genius drummer and a perfect team player. He does not make it obvious but asks you to look for his genius in the song. Long after we're saturated with the song, a hidden layer of his rhythm makes an appearance that actually becomes the identity of the song. Rain, a day in the life, strawberry fields, I want you (she's so), ticket to ride, while my guitar, something, here comes the sun, so many...
A truly underrated drummer who was the final piece for the greatest band of all. Like the others, he is very intelligent and very witty, and a huge personality. In many ways Ringo is the ultimate Beatle, and the greatest champion of the Beatles legacy. Arguably, he is/was most popular, having received more fan mail than the other 3 combined. My favourite rock star.
He is not an underrated drummer, you are making a ridiculous comment in reaction to this presentation which has been made specifically to hightlight his genius. A 'drummer's drummer', the guy who other famous drummers made a tribute to, by playing his Beatles chops to show just how good, talented and original his playing was
@@markknopflerisnot Hollywood was making fun of Ringo, back in the 1970's. The Beatles became famous, back in the days when all of the adults were into Jazz, so vomiting hate on everything the Beatles did was normal. Sean Connery's 007 even said the proper way to listen to the Beatles was with ear plugs. Just as soon as the Beatles broke up, drummers like Led Zeppelin and ELP were topping the charts, making the Beatles look like an old timey folk band. Back in the 20th, people demanded a lot of musicians, unlike today, when everyone is surprised you can strum a couple of chords in time.
@@markknopflerisnot so this writer decrees that Ringo is a genius, and you’re just going to unblinkingly go along with him, eh? Well bully for you. Talk about a ridiculous comment. I don’t think Ringo is a genius, but he is a fine drummer, and much better than most critics have given him credit for over the years.
I think people underestimate how much a drum beat can change the whole feel of a song.
Ringo plays the right thing for the music.
His contribution to making those songs what they are can not be underestimated.
It was the perfect storm. FOUR musical geniuses together.
Ringo is my favorite drummer. I love what he does to every song especially in Ticket to Ride and Tomorrow Never Knows.
My favorite Beatle is Paul. He is the reason why I play the bass guitar. Also, maybe Paul was 'bossy' during Let it Be but if he wasn't then nothing would have happened. You wouldn't even have any Beatles music past Sgt. Pepper.
I am a music teacher, there is a guy teaching drums in the same school. He told me the other day that he never seen Ringo play drums. He’s 45 I’m going to leave I don’t think I could be around somebody like that☘️32
RINGO had his own following (Rory Storm), had his own "rock name", sported his own fashion (rings), has his own style due to limb selection . RINGO is truly one of a kind. Hail,Hail Rock n Roll.
Ringo was one of the best underrated drummers of all times. And is a fantastic song writer and singer in his own right. Just look at what he has done since the break up. In fact check them all out after the break up, they all have fantastic careers as single artist.
As a professional drummer I can say confidently, that RINGO was awesome, innovative and just FANTASTIC!!!!👍🙂
Ringo was the ultimate BEAT drummer and figured out the correct outstanding beat of each Beatles song. His personality was what they needed....a peace keeper....cool ...fun guy
Ringo and Paul were arguably THE most creative rhythm section there ever was. They were The Beatles’ secret weapons, uplifting every Beatles song and making them not only better but unique as hell. That’s simply fact!
The beat he did in the chorus of strawberry fields was for me futuristic in it's time. Most metal players used that beat and perhaps never knew it.
Ringo is a GREAT drummer!
Having said that, he WAS along with the other three lads, the luckiest guys in show biz!
They together then showed US how lucky we were because of their luck!❤❤❤
Ringo also has perfect tempo. He can keep up a certain tempo as long as necessary. When editing Beatle albums, George Martin and the band knew that, when they were picking through the best takes, they never had to worry about Ringo. He was exactly the same and exactly perfect every time :)
John said turn left at Greenland.
I definitely think Ringo was part of the Beatle's secret sauce. It is much easier to get inspiration when you have a solid, even in this case, inspirational drummer as your base. Add Paul's great bassline and half the track is done.
Bernard Purdy was also a part of George Martin's "Secret Sauce". Claiming that he " fixed" 21 early Beatle tracks. Oh and Mr Starkey has Never Refuted this statement by Bernard.
@@timturner36 Yeah that's interesting. I'm not sure if Bernard is right or not, but he is a fantastic drummer!
They all came to the musical table with amazing talent to offer. It's hard to say who my favorite Beatle is having live in that era. I do remember the large round buttons with my three: I Love John, I love Paul, I love George, and I love Ringo.
Please. I love Ringo, but the songwriters deserve the most credit...
Yeah, he was the most important beatle to me. I started playing the drums because of Ringo. Some college guys up the street were renting a house and they had a band in the basement. I was 10 in 1966, but they let me mess around on the kit. The drummer told me I had the stuff, and I never forgot it. Ringo remains in my Top 5 of all time. The others are interchangeable with at least a dozen or more, but he is not going anywhere. Non-drummers will just have to take my word for it. Drummers know what I'm talking about.
I never paid Ringo's drumming much attention over the decades, but lately it has become more noticeable to me. "Please Please Me" still gets me going and I love Ringo's rat-a-tat drumming on it. He's not flashy, but his drumming contributes important parts to so many songs.
In a band with three other large egos, Ringo was able to make himself heard without being over the top. In the looks department, Ringo was the ugly duckling but he noticed that "When we got to America it wasn't JOHN, PAUL, GEORGE and Ringo, it was RINGO, PAUL, GEORGE, AND JOHN, or whatever. Suddenly it was equal". So not only did he contribute to the music, he was on equal standing as a personality. There was a Beatle for every taste. Not many groups can make that claim.
I know nothing about drumming but will say that Ringo sure seemed terrific to me, especially on A Day in the Life.
it is well documented in the Beatles Anthology, that John Paul and George actively were seeking out Ringo. they hit him up. that's how much clout and respect Ringo had with the other 3. so it was not a luckiest guy in the world kind of thing. Ringo is beyond talented and so unique. and , uh, only the drummer in the biggest band on the planet.
Of the four of them, I think Ringo was and is the happiest Beatle. Despite being a massive star, he’s never taken himself too seriously and seems to be genuinely loved by his peers.
Ringo equally had the same charisma John, Paul & George had, and when he talks, it's always coupled with a smile & a joke , and that's contageous amongst the other three boys.
Ringo is a song drummer. He finds the pocket and plays for the good of the song, not just to keep time.
Plus being a lefty playing a set up for a righty he has that quirky way of playing his fills which makes a distinct and unique sound.
And that is Ringo.
ringo was twice inducted to the rock hall as a beatle and solo artist because his work with the group is everlasting and trailblazing.
It didn't matter if it was real life, TV, or Mad Magazine, Ringo was the comic relief. No other band at the top had that, so people overlooked the fact that he was a helluva drummer. The only thing that came close was Charlie Watts' quietness.
I don’t know if I’d go so far as to say Ringo was the most important Beatle, but there’s lots of truth to the old adage that a band is only as good as it’s drummer.
Drumming on records is about creating a vibe Ringos vibe is number 1
If anyone has any doubts about Ringo being an exceptional drummer, listen to the videos on YT where all the parts are isolated. I was floored over how tight his drumming was. He was also the "missing element" in the quartet. With his charm and self deprecating humor he completed the unique mix of personalities in the group. A true genius.
He was the most important Beatle instrumentally for sure. It's an overstatement to say that he was the most important Beatle.
Ringo added something to "The Beatles". Can't put it into words.
He's always been my favorite.
Ringo's drumming in A Day in the Life is..... where did that come from? No drummer would ever pick that over the top style for such an introspective song. Yet, it's perfect. Really beyond perfect. If he had only done that, he would be one of the greatest drummers of all time. Except he did it hundreds of other times, always adding new dimensions to take Beatles music to a new level. There's only one Ringo, or as John called him, "Richie." Without any one of the four, it wouldn't be "The Beatles."
I always have been and always will be a Ringo fan. Have been since I was a boy back in 1964. The otehrs were great, but Ringo made them a band.
Awesome 👍. And spot on.
Thanks 🙏.
Yes! The Ringo Feel
Your video is so thorough I'm hesitemant to suggesti a 13th point to your awesome video:
Ringo had swing .
His beats have some swing.. Richard Starkey was learning drums before rock and roll was even around in the form we know it now.
They played jazz, R&B.. You had to swing like jazz guys.
💰Defending Ringo to fellow musicians and band mates has been a life-long thing for me ..
Obviously the drummers style is a huge integral part of the band dynamic. Even Led Zeppelin called it quits when John Henry tragically died.
The Who ,still greatly talented,
After Moon died, different band.
(Kenny Jones is another drummer that should be spoken about more often- incredible player)
🙏Thank you for mentioning the Lefty righty aspect.
Situational adaptive playing is the mother of invention for musicians.
You'll get a unique sound or a technique that's all your like Jerry Garcia and his half pinky or Leon Russell's long fingers hands or Jimi Hendrix playing the other way around as well.
If you're a killer musician on top of that you got yourself a unique sound.
Technical prowess?
My response:
"Imagine Ginger Baker in The Beatles and Ringo in Cream. "
Hmmm. Rather not.
Can make your brain hurt if you think about it too hard.
You have to fit it has to be chemistry.
The drummer drives that. Whatever technical prowess you have, or choose to use, has to fit within the band dynamic because the drums will have a significant impact on shaping the overall sound. . "Rain" "Strawberry Fields".. duplicate that?
During the pandemic I dissected Ringo's playing on "Dear Prudence" which to me is always been a majestic and mystifying drum performance. Emblematic of Ringo. To duplicate that to the T, II Isolated from the recording his hi-hat,snare,bass drum, cymbals. Worked on each part emulating the sound the feel best I could. Different grips and sticks. Tuned my snare drum various combinations, down tuned floor toms, got to admit I got pretty close but was still a little mystified. And then find out on another great TH-cam video that Paul McCartney probably played drums on half of it!
And you can tell there's a little different style and part of the song.
Little long winded here.. Anyway Thanks man.🙏💰.
well done on the video!
Ringo was a HUGE part of The Beatles success as they A:LL were
If you want to hear Ringo kick butt with lightning-fast rolls and playing, listen to "I'm gonna sit right down and cry over you" from Live at the BBC. I heard it after many years of listening to the Beatles and I was amazed. I didn't appreciate Ringo until after played drums for several decades
I've Always said.
George was the Secert Weapon
Of THE BEATLES.
BEATLES HAD TWO.
RINGO was that Backbeat.
The Heartbeat.
Ringo did a movie with Peter Sellers called "The Magic Christian" that was outrageously funny while taking a jab at people and their love for money. "If you want it, here it is, come and get it, but you better hurry 'cuz it's goin' fast." Badfinger did the soundtrack.
Part of Richard's unique style is the fact that he lead with his left hand and that is why he is vaguely hard to copy.
I just love to listen to his drumming. Creative and perfect fills, not showy.
I have no issue with these videos and there seems to be a good number of them. But frankly, Ringo doesn't NEED the Help, pardon the pun. His work stands on it own and HAS for 60 years now. It will continue to do that for another 60 easy. Ringo is a complete package. His sound is like NO ONE else's. He gets the warmest and roundest sound out of his kit that you could ever want. He knows WHEN and HOW to sit on the rim and there is no better example than HELP. That constant rim shot is the signature of the tune just as much as George"s Descending run at the end of the Chorus, not to mention the double handed perfectly synced singles he leads INTO the chorus with. His ideas and fills are always just right and his timing is unmatched. There are MANY ways for a drummer to be an influence on other drummers and it doesn't always involve ability. Ringo and Mickey Dolenz made playing the drums look like the best job in the universe. And while Mickey was a converted guitar player, had to learn ON the fly and quickly and will likely never be held up as a master clinician his influence on ME and likely many other kids who were coming up as drummers then is equal to Ringo's. I owe BOTH men a huge debt of gratitude for my 52 years on the instrument. Both were huge influences on me in the beginning.
Same with me. Great post!
Ringo is and always will be my favorite Beatle.
Although I started out as the drummer in my first band, I can't say that Ringo was ever my "favorite" Beatle, but I think he played an equal part in their success whose contributions weren't as much in th public eye as, say, when John steps up to sing the bridge in "This Boy." He was the oldest by about three months over John and almost two years over Paul, so when egos and personalities clashed as they always do in bands, his voice of maturity had to have been a very stabilizing glue that helped hold them together. As a drummer, I think he often excelled at what and when he DIDN'T play as much as what he played when he did. He has an extraordinary ear for tasteful playing for the purpose of enhancing everything he hears going on around him as opposed to falling into the usual trap of just being the loudest and most aggressive egomaniac on the stage. He was very considerate of the others and wanted his contribution to enhance what everybody else was doing. Then you throw in his droll sense of humor like at their first American press conference when a reporter said, "A psychiatrist recently said you're nothing but a bunch of British Elvis Presleys." Ringo responded by doing his own "Elvis the Pelvis" act gyrating his body all over the place as he approached the mic and insisted, "It's not true!! It's not true!!" What can you say? The guy was irresistible then and still is.
I found Ringo's drumming style sounded like he was doing much more than he actually was. Understated but superb in its effects! I had to learn his style as a drummer with a cover band by listening to mono vinyl album recordings. Anyone who thinks Ringo was just another drummer needs to listen to work in the song "Come Together.". No doubt as a member of the Beatles he kept the band, with the strong personalities of John and Paul, together much longer than would have been otherwise.
Ringo was the glue that held the band together
Watch Ringo during The Beatles live shows during the height of Beatlemania, Ringo kept the chaos in check.
The last point is the strongest. Who ever has played in a band knows what a drummer's pride syndrome is and how hard it is to get rid of it without getting rid of the drummer.
For me, I always cringe when somebody asks who my favorite Beatle is/was. Mostly because of the rare occurrence that the total group is MORE than the sum of all the parts? Simply put, the special magic seems to be strongest when they ALL were there (including Martin). Indeed a very special spirit.
they were all important ,and ringo ,don´t forget that either than keeping the beat for other to guide them selves sings one of the most important hits from the Beatles, "with a litle help from my friends"
John responded to questioning of Ringo's role by saying: "Ringo was quite simply the soul of the Beatles".
The Beatles would not be the Beat-les without Ringo. He tailored each new drum session to suit each new song and give it the reason why the name Beatles was used
As John Paul Jones said about John Bonham, he wasn't led Zeppelin's drummer he was a quarter of led Zeppelin. Same with Ringo.
I have no clue who is the "best" drummer as compared to Ringo but I really appreciate his choices when listening to Beatles songs.
True he was very important to them,Ringo is unique
Yes Ringo was a perfect drummer for the Beatles he had a great voice and could harmonize with the rest of them just fine those four guys couldn’t got it any better than what they got it the Beatles were always my favorite band and I always will be I have a few others but the Beatles they’re the best to me👍🏼😁🎼🎶🎸❤️😎😀
Ringo’s first song he wrote was in 1968. I think the Beatles might have been very famous before 1968. Yes Ringo is a great drummer, but without John and Paul, no one would have heard of the Beatles.
Or George. They would never have gotten signed without George and John admitted he was not strong enough as a guitarist for them to be the sole guitarist. Paul himself said that without any of them, they would not have gotten to the toppermost of the poppermost.
That might have made sense if not for the fact that in the beginning most of their tunes were covers. Example: Twist and Shout. Even when they first started writing, they had a good portion of covers: Devil in her Heart, Rock and Roll Music. I do not however agree that he was the best drummer; perhaps tied for #1 as any selfrespecting Whooligan knows that Moonie is up there with Ritchie...they are just different styles. Btw wish the robovoice the host of YS would fade away!
Without John, there never would have been The Beatles.
Without John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Brian Epstien and George Martin, there would've never been The Beatles.
What Beatle do I like best? All of them. It just wouldn't be the same band subtracting any one of them from the mix. Together they had a chemistry and a vibe that was amazing. Absolutely no one like them at the time.
I enjoyed your video, but would have liked it even more had you included short examples of Ringo's playing as you mentioned the songs that he played on.
Ringo is more than a drummer. He is one of the greatest songwriters in human history. Not just the songs accredited to him - even the Lennon/McCartney songs came to life with his contributions.
George and the others helped Ringo write songs. He could not really sing either unless Bob Dylan has great vocals too.
@@la7dfa You're not understanding how he contributed to songwriting on every song, not just the ones with "Richard Starkey" on the label.
I was told that all quality metronomes have a tiny Ringo inside them. My guess is that in the 1970's, people started comparing Ringo to the likes of Carl Palmer and Neil Peart. Still, I don't think those great artists created as many original patterns as old Ringo.
Ringo because he's Ringo
Ringo was rock solid and he's a class act
I was a George fan, because he was quiet and cute. Now I'm a Ringo fan as well.
Any musician worth anything knows if you have a bad drummer no matter how good other musicians are, That's as good as the band will get. Get a great drummer you can do anything.. Thank You Ringo.🥁
Ringo is the Starr on the Beatles song Good Morning Good Morning!
Only the Left-handed half of the Beatles remain, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney.
Rory Storm & the Hurricanes drummer was Ringo Starr
He was the fan in the band. ❤️
Hard to pick the most important Beatle. There were 4 of them! 🤩 👍
Ringo is the King of time... ❤️🦅🦅🦅❤️
Ringo was a professional who understood the vital role of the drums. All music is based on the beat. The drums, and then the bass form the foundation of everything which comes next. A house without a solid base will collapse eventually.
Also it was Ringo that held the group together relationship-wise.
Don't think they talked enough about Ringo's grooves. Groove over fill. Always.
RINGO
HELD DOWN THE FORT
AND DIDNT OVERPLAY.
One of the Few That didn’t
Need to Beat out his
Aggressions on Drums.
With Pete Best as their original drummer The Beatles became the most popular band in Liverpool, UK and in Hamburg, Germany. With Ringo Starr as their drummer The Beatles became the most popular band in the world.😀😀😀😀
I feel the Beatles got their signature sound from Starr. The Beatles would not have been the Beatles without him.
RINGO must have been above all.else an extremely disciplined guy.Look.at his position on stage in the background yet quite prepared not to want the limelight and still.holding the band together in his own very unique manner
Love Ringo, a great drummer and perfect for the band. Love the Beatles. Most Important Beatle? Hogwash.
Ringo was an artist who changed drumming. Before Ringo, drummers were time keepers and/or virtuosos. Ringo made drum parts...parts that became artistic elements of the songs just like melody or chords.
It’s become cool to claim the Beatles weren’t that good, or they weren’t great musicians. But here’s the facts. While you and I and virtually every muso ever play a collection of genres of music. The Beatles created them. Helter skelter is the first foray into heavy metal, rain is the first grunge song. Sargent peppers is the first acid rock. They did pop rock they did blues, soul, they crooned, they did it all, and by default that means Ring Starr wrote the foundation beats of many music genres. Sure you could argue that they are some of the simpler beats in those genres. But go look at the pyramid of Giza the foundations are what the most impressive monuments on earth are built on and without those foundation stones nothing is there at all. Same with music. The first attempts establish the principles of the genre. It’s up to the followers to build on it.
Ringo could swing and just play the tune!!!
And we love him!
my bonnie, interesting song and interesting lyrics
They say your combo is as good as its Drummer!
Well, The Beatles had an excellent Drummer in Ringo Starr!
Here's some of my personal favourites ~
Please Please Me
I Saw Her Standing There
There's A Place
Thank You Girl
What You're Doing
Ticket To Ride
The Word
Day Tripper
Paperback Writer
Rain
She Said She Said
Tomorrow Never Knows
It's All Too Much
Hello Goodbye
Revolution
Something
Here Comes The Sun
Golden Slumbers
The End
I Me Mine
Ringo was a vital part of the band, but certainly not the most important. John and Paul were the primary song writers, followed by George Harrison. Again, Paul was the best singer followed by John and George. Ringo was not known as a featured singer/ songwriter. Paul and John were the face of the band and endeared the band to the world. Ringo was a distant fourth, despite what the narrator says. The Beatles were a once in a generation band and Ringo played his part in the success. But, he certainly wasn't the most important band member..
Ringo was always the coolest..still is...
He was important. He was charismatic, a real charmer. Peoples attention was drawn first to Ringo. Nobody looked like gregarious Ringo in 1964. So people Wanted to hear what he had to say. The other 3 Beatles backed up Ringo on Hard Days Night !
I think Paul didn't act like a boss. He was just suggesting some artistic approach on his musical creations which turned out to have been successful. He might have acted somewhat like a virtual musical conductor or arranger.