As a great listener, Ringo intuitively passed down his listening (and drumming) skills to his son Zak Starkey. Zak’s godfather and sometimes babysitter was Keith Moon. Zak also learned a lot from Kenny Jones. Zak ultimately became The Who’s longest-serving drummer. And he is a great fit who can channel much of Keith Moon, but also hold his own.
Of course why wouldn’t he be. He was set for life in his early 20’s. Been goofing around for the past 60 years. Sucks when you kinda peak at a young age and just ride it for the rest of your life. Kinda like guns and roses. They will never make a better album than their 1st one. And that kinda sucks. Cause the sequels never compare to the original. It’s like quit while your ahead. Go out on top
Not every Beatles song…….Paul came up with about 30% of those parts, including Ticket To Ride and Come Together. Edit: Paul also played the drums (vs. writing the parts and then showing Ringo) on Back In The USSR, Dear Prudence, Martha My Dear, The Ballad Of John & Yoko and Old Brown Shoe. Heck, IMO the best guitar solos on Beatles records are Paul’s: Taxman, Sgt Pepper, Helter Skelter, The End (I like his solos on The End better than John & George’s). He’s also the only Beatle on many songs like Blackbird.
It makes me warm all over that Ringo is finally getting the credit he's always deserved. The drummer is the heart of any group. Their beat is what brings it all together.
I look at it this way, the people who criticize Ringo's drumming are envious, and envy is one of the seven deadly sins. No, Ringo is not a technical drummer like Neil Peart, but I doubt Neil would have been a good fit for the Beatles and Ringo was.
Ringo’s explanations are so honest and humble. That’s one of the most endearing traits of the Beatles; they never took themselves too seriously. Mostly...
@@emix1010 AND, what he said was absolutely true at the time. He was merely making an observation and he was right. It's so annoying when people like David Franklin misunderstand the quote.
@@SueRosalie He said the Beatles were bigger than Jesus. That is exactly what he said. Now you can squabble over bigger versus greater, but when you make a quantitative evaluation about one versus the other there is not any other way to say that your are bring humble. I lived through this period. Anyone who makes such a comment is being narcissistic, not humble.
The thing that made Ringo so great is that he plays for the song, not just for the sake of being a great drummer. He doesn't create busy, complex compositions but instead creates beats to enhance the overall feel and melodic of the song, sometimes giving even more spotlight to the bass or guitar. That takes not just an enormous amount of creativity but incredible humbleness, and just general awesomeness!
No, not incredible humbleness or enormous creativity. Just feeling wat the song needs, or if not accepting the verbal leads of the others to do this or that. I have played with some guys, and it has got to do with creating a collective amazing sound and enjoying the experience. The analysing is more what outsiders do, or the musicians after having recorded it and liking it a lot or trying to improve it in the next session. It seems that four people with a passion for melodies, lyrics, singing, beats can realise with some help of Martin or others 1 x 2 x 3 x 4 = 24 instead of let's say Ed Sheeran solo 6.
a test for all Americans. Can you get through one hour of the day w/o saying ''AWESOME'' .... its an over-used word... and so made meaningless...... no offence but awsomeness isnt a word
@@Jesus.is.the.Way.2386 "Ain't" ain't a word, either, but I'll continue to use it, irregardless. ... lol I outgrew the usage of "far out", "oh, wow", "cool", etc. a long time ago. I never picked up any of the "awesome", "like", "tubular", "ya know?" stuff. I sometimes wonder if we sounded as silly to others as this newer lingo does. There's something about the new lingo that makes it sound as though the speaker has difficulty communicating their thoughts.
Don't know about the humble part, but he didn't try to make more of himself than he needed. As for the left handed kit, he could arrange them any way he wanted, but what's the fun in that?
You gotta love this guy. A member of THE greatest band ever, yet unpretentious and down-to-earth. The kind of guy you’d like to just sit down with and pick his brain about his thoughts on music. Seems like he’s managed “fame” quite well. He deserves all the good things that come his way.
Ya, and he was unfairly ridiculed over the years by short-sighted people, yet he still remained humble. A lot of people may have felt the need to overcompensate and maybe talk themselves up. But Ringo always took the high road.
@@BST-lm4po True - also when you have the finishing comeback of "I was part of the Beatles, (pause) and you weren't", then you can be generous that way...
I think John's actual comment was: "Pete was a good drummer, but Ringo was a great Beatle". Ringo was a better drummer than Pete, who was passable, but in the charisma and star quality stakes Ringo left Pete standing.
@@HerotsLament chill 😂😂🤡 Lars is a legend but I wouldn’t call him a great drummer but he is still a legend tho maybe in his prime but he had real bad tempo issues
Charlie Watts, my own favourite drummer, has often said that Ringo was brilliant at 'playing the song' ! Ringo's insight of being left handed but playing a right handed set up also explains a lot about his unique fills. ps I love that he retains his Scouse accent & forgive his Californian ' iind ' instead of 'and' !
Agreed completely. As great as each individual was I (personally…) dont think the band would have ever become what they were with any one of the members missing. To be who they were ABSOLUTELY required the exact combination of members.
@@THE-HammerMan He plays the guitar: A, D, E. He doesn’t play the bass cause that’s too hard for him (although he does know a bit of it). He plays the piano if it’s in C. :-)
Ringo is not your typical drum virtuoso. But he played in all kinds of time signatures with the beatles.. Tougher than it looks. And he's a great gentleman.
I think that's what people miss about Ringo. They didn't play just straight 4/4 or 3/4-6/8 time. It was kind of "progressive rock" before there was such a thing as "progressive rock"!
McCartney said it well. Most drummers either speed up or slow down without realizing it while playing, and the band has to adjust. The Beatles never needed to worry, Ringo always kept the beat. He wasn’t elaborate, but from a technical standpoint, he was great. And if Paul is pointing that out and praising it, I’ll take it to the bank.
There was s reason Ringo was chosen to join the band, once the decision was made. He was the best drummer around, and he’d already played with Them on occasion, so he knew their routine. He dovetailed into the group beautifully and the rest is history.
I started playing drums a year ago and have really grown to admire Ringo Starr. It seems like he was always portrayed to be the butt of jokes. I guess when you have 3 musical geniuses like Paul, George, and John in the same group, its easy to get overshadowed. However, Ringo playing is very very difficult to duplicate and i can now see what an integral part of the group he really ways. Plus, he is one hell of a guy.
Honestly I never understood why some people saw him as "the butt of joke" when the people whose opinions mattered the most loved him and played with him and created greatest music with him... I mean I'm with John, George and Paul here :)
if you were to start playing drums by emulating a drummer, Ringo is the perfect drummer to try to play like. his beats may be basic and simple, but sometimes that's exactly what's needed. Ringo's playing style compliments all the other players and that's the best kind of drummer to have in my opinion. I've been drumming over 50 years and Ringo Starr was my earliest and best influence. Later on it was Danny Serafin of Chicago.
I totally "get it" about being a leftie and playing a rightie kit. I'm a leftie bass player, but DELIBERATELY learned on a right-handed bass (but _played_ left-handed), because I hoped one day to own a double bass (and eventually did!) - and how many _leftie_ double basses have *you* ever seen? Correct: NONE. So, having the bass strings 'upside down' compared to 'normal' means that my licks, like Ringo's fills on his right-handed kit, are just _different_ from other bass players' licks. Hence, like Ringo, what I play is sometimes seen as 'unique,' or at least different from what other musicians would play.
I just love how people want dis Ringo and then turn around and can't play those "simple" beats. He is a fucking genius in his own right because he makes it look and sound effortless when it truth it really isn't so easy after all. ❤ Ringo he's a great guy and great drummer. Don't let those tossers bring u down !
Many many I'm sure took Ringo for granted. You get a glimpse here of his strengths. Also another testament to the work ethic the Beatles had, working class band from humble beginnings, became worldwide stars...Starrs
@@caseywalker1714 - He wasn't in the band to write songs and there was no requirement for him to do so, therefore to say he 'couldn't write (songs) on his own' is like criticizing someone for not being able to speak Russian while living in Spain. Pointless comment.
Love Ringo ! Like Charlie Watts, the absence of flamboyance makes people underrate him, but his beat absolutely makes the Beatles tracks so very distinctive. Brilliant.
My favourite story about Ringo having a bit of accidental genius is the lack of drums at the beginning of Hey Jude, there was originally a drum part. Paul McCartney said in an interview a number of years ago that they started the take, however Ringo's drum booth was behind him and he didn't notice Ringo had stepped away to go to the bathroom which was a few meters from the drummers booth. Paul noticed partway through the first couple verses Ringo was rapidly tiptoeing back to his kit, and started drumming a little less than a minute into the song. Once they listened to it they realised that was way better than what they originally had in mind, so they kept that take :-)
The man complimented the band instead of overpowering it. He knew how to support the band instead of trying for the spotlight. That’s what man him great.
HarryRacer18 The people who are best at what they do know when to and when not to grab the spotlight. They recognize that what they're doing is bigger than just themselves
Love Ringo's pure honesty. No reservations about telling the world that he simply couldn't play a certain part or he couldn't play two different parts at the same time. Proof that Ringo was the perfect fit for the Beatles...whatever he played was the right thing to play. Legend.
As a Drummer, myself, who grew up during that time period listening to this musicians music, I can't describe how impressed I am with this interview. This man's genuine honesty and humble attitude when describing his drumming techniques is definitely worthy of respect. Thank you for this great video.
Ringo was the X factor in the Beatles. His drumming style, his fun loving attitude, and his upbringing thru the same clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg made him an easy fit foe John Paul and George.
Don't you think he also contributed a serenity and don't-sweat-the-small-stuff attitude that kept the others from letting their egos and personal issues blow things up? I think without Ringo, the band would probably have imploded a couple of years earlier, and we'd have missed out on some of their best work.
didnt paul refer to ringo as a human metronome, rarely if ever going out of beat, speeding up or slowing down but always being in rhythm, having total confidence in his drumming?
Ringo's talent is that he DIDN'T add to the music. He played exactly TO the level of the music. He plays like a good referee runs a boxing match. If he does his job right, you hardly notice him. But you put in one that can't handle the nuances of the fighters, then anarchy breaks out. The ref tries to be the show by being the loudest.
I am never impressed with what I do in life artistically. Others are amazed, but hey, it's what I do. No big deal, it's easy for me. People ask if I can teach them. No, I don't know how I do it myself! Do something and I can tell you what you need to do better. Talent can't be taught. Talented people can be guided, or find their path on their own, like Ringo did.
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DamonLennon 97 Not a John quote. Look it up. Totally fabricated as many negative things are. Shit... these guys took Ringo from another working band and sacked the guy they had. Ha ha They wanted a real Drummer! Oh they got one!!
They couldn't hear themselves over the screaming fans so he took his cue from John Lennon's butt movements. No other person on the planet can claim that.
I am not a drummer. But I AM a musician who plays with drummers. And I would MUCH rather play with a Ringo, Charlie Watts, Levon Helm-style drummer that can find a groove that fits the song, than somebody filling between every measure, running double-bass needlessly, etc. I always heard one of the great traits of a musician is knowing when NOT to play. I am still working on this.
conway oranada I am a drummer and someone who loves chops, but Ringo and the drummers you name are in a class all alone. I especally admire Levon Helm, who could do it all, all the while making it look so natural. One, if not the best, "sanger" drummer's ever!
Ringo is if u have any intelligence,is just an old washed up arrogant twat.If u think people like Ringo walking around saying- the people really love me,and snapping at Paul in recent interviews etc then his latest single which is What’s my name Rin go!.Seriously people.The real talent is Paul and John,they did pretty much everything on many levels for the band.This idiot Ringo a stand in drummer has no humility hence I dislike.Get educated people,don’t be a brainless fan.If the Beatles where a car Paul and John would be the engine,George the seats,and Ringo a spare wheel,easily replaced.Get over yourself Ringo not everyone loves you like YOU think.
Yeah! Can you imagine sitting behind those drums and John says, “hey can you come up with something for this?” And plays it for you?! Talk about inspired... Wow!!!
My sentiments exactly. I experienced that same thing while re-listening to that song a couple of months ago. His approach to crafting the rhythms of that song seriously contributed to the moods of that piece.
he's such a great drummer!, and so underrated, he's the perfect drummer for john paul and george, it wouldn't have been the same with another guy, I can't imagine the beatles without him
+kainthevampireduck A friend of mine who's a drummer explained it this way: Ringo has an amazing ability to figure out what the song needs for the drum track, and then play _exactly_ that much-no more, and no less. Also, think about how many Beatle tunes can be identified just by hearing the drum track on the intro-both Ticket to Ride and Come Together fall into that category, as does "Something", "Rain", and others.
Exactly, most don't get it. It wasn't jazz fusion. The guy served the songs, which is exactly what you would do in a band like the Beatles. Nothing more nothing less.
+kainthevampireduck E·xactly. Keith Moon would have lasted a week in The Beatles. I've played Beatles songs with a few drummers and tried to program drum patterns in the computer, and they're just imposible to play as he played them. There's this elusive element that you just can't put your finger on and gives the patterns a distinctive groove. Maybe it's being left handed and playing a right handed kit, but how do you play that? funnily enough, Paul played drums on some tracks, because he probably could nail Ringo's left handed feel.
The genius of Ringo Starr is that he did what was necessary, and not what a lot of drummers do, which is show off, thereby destroying the balance of the rendition. He was not only a technically brilliant drummer, but knew what was needed to add and subtract from ' the recipe.'
Ringo is the Clapton of drumming. He wasn't concerned about flash or impressing with speed, but his phrasing and pace are so utterly unique that it really makes him stand out and above everyone else in the field. We will never see anyone play like him again, sadly.
Ringo is really inventive with his drumming I never realised how much until I started playing myself but his use of percussive drums like tamborines and shakers instead of say snare and hats is amazing
Ringo Starr is really a hugely great drummer, and he is not an asshole, I grew up listening to these guys, brings back a lot of memories. I had a lot of good times with their music playing.
To me the proof of Ringo's greatness is that he manages to make even "boring" drum lines sound great. Listen, for example, to the song Help! It is basically just a 1-2, 1-2, 1-2, 1-2 pattern over and over again, but it rocks. I have a band with friends and whenever we try to cover this song, we sound like a bunch of grandpas playing a tired old foxtrot at the retirement home talent show. Ringo has a very musical drumming and his style gives even straightforward 4/4 tunes a lot of fresh air!
Plus Look how long they have lasted, Ringo has always toured and Watts played till he was 80 years old constantly. That in it self is a serious accomplishment. I doubt other drummers that are more technical will be playing as long as them. It takes a lot out of you playing a full concert.
During the Beatles hey day I was never a Ringo fan. But now I think he is the greatest and the Beatles sound would never be the same with out him. Love you Ringo!
Look at how he's play, we natural and distinctive, and yes perfect timing. Not try to overshadow his friend, but serves the purpose. Fab four is about four of them, minus one, so no Beatles
Ringo is such under rated as drummer, he adapted!! A truely gracious person and I cannot recall one time he ever spoke viciously to another person!! Something that I need to learn. Peace everyone!
According to Paul, Ringo came on very strongly when he told Paul (from the rest of the band) to not release his first solo album as scheduled! But, of course, Paul did anyway.
When I started as a drummer my big influences were Buddy Rich, Mitch Mitchell, John Bonham and Buddy Miles. It wasn't until a few years later that when I quit playing in a band and just jammed at home with a lot of different types of music for fun that I started really admiring and digging Ringo's playing. My band went from 1969 to 1976. The Beatles music for us was considered a bit tame since we were playing Hendrix, Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. SO later when I wanted to see just how many types of tunes that I could play along with, the Beatles were a easy choice, along with the Stones. SO it was then when I realized Ringo had that weird a swing going on. Since we had no internet or other venues of learning it took awhile to get the hang of it and really appreciate his style. I now count him as one of my favorite drummers. Plus he just seems like a really down to earth gentleman. I still haven't got that shoulder thing down though. :)
People that pick on Ringo's technical shortcomings totaly miss the point . Drumming should serve the song. The Beatles could have had NO other drummer...he really complemented the music so well.
Yes. A model of modesty. I was in the Bahamas once, sitting across a table where Ringo and Barbara Bach, and another couple were sitting. Nobody around. I approached them and politely asked for an autograph and Ringo said, maybe later. Asshole.
Ringo's modesty reminds me of a legendary guitar player who had to work out a technique that overcame his missing/injured fingers.... Django Reinhardt was astounding, as is Ringo. He just seems so happy as he shares what must have seemed serious obstacles to his playing drums as a young man. He had much to overcome when he was young, including many illnesses. Thanks for posting this.
Yeah most underrated drummer. They said he wasn't very good and some called him "the most luckiest drummer in history" (even himself I think). But this shows he is rather good. Even now he can play perfect.
+Paul UK spot on!!!! I loved the ticket to ride sample here. I've seen people call Ringo basic, then they try Come Together. Lol, and they screw it up every time.
How gracious and endearing of Ringo to share such intimate details about why he did some of the things he did. Who knew? I've played a LOT of Beatles tunes - especially for a drummer in a non-tribute band. I've studied his peculiar, groundbreaking methods yet had no clue any of them were born out of such simple necessity. All thumbs up for #RINGO.
I love this guy. I'm 65 now, grew up with The Beatles, and Ringo, and watching him here gives me the same zeitgeist as if he were part of my family. Living in the time of this special person is a gift, we're so lucky. God bless you, Ringo
Such a humble gentleman! He explains his faults, laughs and goes with the flow. He made lemonade out of lemons - how great is that!!!!!! The one and only true Beatles drummer. Love live Ringo. I saw him the first time on Ed Sullivan live when I was 14 years old. It seems like yesterday. Thank you, Ringo.
Ringo is such a lovely human being. Definitely the backbone and soul of the Beatles. He's one of those rare people who make me happy they exist. I feel that way about Bjork as well, and a few others, but not many...
+Jeff Norris and Gerry Dooley I believe that the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix have something in common: They were sent by the musical gods to bless us and remind us that we are loved. "There's more to the picture, than meets the eye...hey, hey, my my. Rock and Roll can never die...." Neil Young
Ringo is the best after so many years he can still remember and explain why he drums this way or that way. Others won't be so lucky as Ringo . He knows what and why he did and for me he's a genius.
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His parts were pure gold… Ticket to Ride, Come Together, In My Life, A Day in the Life, and on, and on….Simple parts, but to come up with them takes genius.
You can find any interview from back on the 60's and you'll see that Ringo's charm and overall personality is exactly the same, the guy always remained humble, funny and cool! Love Ringo.
One of the reasons Ringos licks were so cool and unique was he's left handed playing right handed so his choices and approaches sounded so special. Add the fact that his natural sense of timing was perfect. And you have a vastly important percussionist
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After seeing Ringo in Get Back my admiration for him grows and grows. He was the quiet patient center of the band. He really listened.
As a great listener, Ringo intuitively passed down his listening (and drumming) skills to his son Zak Starkey.
Zak’s godfather and sometimes babysitter was Keith Moon. Zak also learned a lot from Kenny Jones. Zak ultimately became The Who’s longest-serving drummer. And he is a great fit who can channel much of Keith Moon, but also hold his own.
i am in love with him. hoping he knows. xxoo
Dude is 81 and looks 50.
I was going to say the same thing. I wish Get Back would have gone into how Ringo came up with his parts of the songs.
@@protrainingtips hell, I’m 56, and Ringo looks like he’s in his 40s!
It’s impossible to not love Ringo. Such a cool, humble, chill guy.
Of course why wouldn’t he be. He was set for life in his early 20’s. Been goofing around for the past 60 years. Sucks when you kinda peak at a young age and just ride it for the rest of your life. Kinda like guns and roses. They will never make a better album than their 1st one. And that kinda sucks. Cause the sequels never compare to the original. It’s like quit while your ahead. Go out on top
@@judd0112 John was set for life in his early 20s and he was narcissistic, abusive, manipulative, and neglectful.
@@azloii9781John who?
@@judd0112 John Lennon.
Say what you want, but Ringo came up with some of the most unique rhythms for every Beatles tune ... that's what a real musician does!
Usually that’s the drummers job. Looks like you learned something today. Good on you!
Not every Beatles song…….Paul came up with about 30% of those parts, including Ticket To Ride and Come Together. Edit: Paul also played the drums (vs. writing the parts and then showing Ringo) on Back In The USSR, Dear Prudence, Martha My Dear, The Ballad Of John & Yoko and Old Brown Shoe. Heck, IMO the best guitar solos on Beatles records are Paul’s: Taxman, Sgt Pepper, Helter Skelter, The End (I like his solos on The End better than John & George’s). He’s also the only Beatle on many songs like Blackbird.
No........he's not only a Musician........he's a Magician !!!
Inventive, creative but always rock solid. Ludwig drums and Ringo Starr were made for each other!
@@vKarl7 Paul didn't write a single drum beat he didn't play. John was the one who told Ringo what to do.
It makes me warm all over that Ringo is finally getting the credit he's always deserved. The drummer is the heart of any group. Their beat is what brings it all together.
We always gave him the credit he deserved.
Ringo is marvelous. He brings us youth and happiness back.
He got credit from the lads when Pete wasn't good enough
Ringo doesn't even have to try to be cool. He seems like he was born cool and never stopped.
Copacetic Lol, I think A lot of Brits are also very very witty ...
Even the rest of The Fab Four thought he was the coolest when he was in Rory Storm and the Hurricanes..... and he had a beard !
He even was the narrator for the Thomas the tank engine and friends
I look at it this way, the people who criticize Ringo's drumming are envious, and envy is one of the seven deadly sins. No, Ringo is not a technical drummer like Neil Peart, but I doubt Neil would have been a good fit for the Beatles and Ringo was.
Copacetic true dat! Ringo = coOL!
Ringo’s explanations are so honest and humble. That’s one of the most endearing traits of the Beatles; they never took themselves too seriously. Mostly...
You mean like John Lennon saying the Beatles were greater than Christ? That kind of humble?
David Franklin - «We're more popular than Jesus now».
He said nothing about greatness.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/More_popular_than_Jesus
@@emix1010 AND, what he said was absolutely true at the time. He was merely making an observation and he was right. It's so annoying when people like David Franklin misunderstand the quote.
But there was that one, I think his name was John.
@@SueRosalie He said the Beatles were bigger than Jesus. That is exactly what he said. Now you can squabble over bigger versus greater, but when you make a quantitative evaluation about one versus the other there is not any other way to say that your are bring humble. I lived through this period. Anyone who makes such a comment is being narcissistic, not humble.
Ringo talking to ringo. #144p
I thought the same! JAJAJA
Legendary comment
2 is better than one
I wasn't sure at first (o:þ
Funniest shit I've read in a while
"I was left handed my grandmother didn't like that" thank you Ringo's grandmother, you created a genius
The thing that made Ringo so great is that he plays for the song, not just for the sake of being a great drummer. He doesn't create busy, complex compositions but instead creates beats to enhance the overall feel and melodic of the song, sometimes giving even more spotlight to the bass or guitar. That takes not just an enormous amount of creativity but incredible humbleness, and just general awesomeness!
As I was reading your post, I started wondering how John Densmore (of The Doors) would have sounded with The Beatles.
No, not incredible humbleness or enormous creativity. Just feeling wat the song needs, or if not accepting the verbal leads of the others to do this or that. I have played with some guys, and it has got to do with creating a collective amazing sound and enjoying the experience. The analysing is more what outsiders do, or the musicians after having recorded it and liking it a lot or trying to improve it in the next session. It seems that four people with a passion for melodies, lyrics, singing, beats can realise with some help of Martin or others 1 x 2 x 3 x 4 = 24 instead of let's say Ed Sheeran solo 6.
a test for all Americans. Can you get through one hour of the day w/o saying ''AWESOME'' .... its an over-used word... and so made meaningless...... no offence but awsomeness isnt a word
@@Jesus.is.the.Way.2386
"Ain't" ain't a word, either, but I'll continue to use it, irregardless. ... lol
I outgrew the usage of "far out", "oh, wow", "cool", etc. a long time ago. I never picked up any of the "awesome", "like", "tubular", "ya know?" stuff. I sometimes wonder if we sounded as silly to others as this newer lingo does. There's something about the new lingo that makes it sound as though the speaker has difficulty communicating their thoughts.
@@Jesus.is.the.Way.2386 Yes. Let's use "super" thousands of times each year. "Super compared to what or who(m)?" "Euh Just super."
"don't stop me now!"
ringo REALLY loves his drums, my god.
Or he's quoting Freddie Mercury.
As George said and I quote” he fuzzy about his drums y’know
drumplayer 2000 ‘fussy’
@@AmyBachrach he is for sure
Don't stop me now is a queen song thank u very much
One of Ringo's finest moments was the hauntingly beautiful drumming on "A Day in the Life".
It still mesmerizes after all these years
+Lee McDaid - Guitar same here...it was so new, brilliant and not-cliche.
+Lee McDaid - Guitar
And Strawberry Fields Forever. It made the song.
Indeed it did
+Lee McDaid - Guitar Pretty much anything 66-67 he did. Rain is another great pattern.
The end was the best drumming in the Beatles imo
Ringo is way too humble - he really is an amazing drummer.
Don't know about the humble part, but he didn't try to make more of himself than he needed.
As for the left handed kit, he could arrange them any way he wanted, but what's the fun in that?
Celtic Drummer having Fun..
He also wrote the theme music for steptoe and son
You gotta love this guy. A member of THE greatest band ever, yet unpretentious and down-to-earth. The kind of guy you’d like to just sit down with and pick his brain about his thoughts on music. Seems like he’s managed “fame” quite well. He deserves all the good things that come his way.
I've long thought Ringo was the one who was having the most fun at just being alive!
Ah-Oooooh! 👹
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Ya, and he was unfairly ridiculed over the years by short-sighted people, yet he still remained humble.
A lot of people may have felt the need to overcompensate and maybe talk themselves up. But Ringo always took the high road.
Ringo absolutely one of a kind they'll never be another like him and he's very humble mind-boggling
@@BST-lm4po True - also when you have the finishing comeback of "I was part of the Beatles, (pause) and you weren't", then you can be generous that way...
We. now
Who cares if Ringo is not the best drummer in the world, or in The Beatles. He was the best drummer FOR The Beatles.
juantailor John never daid he wasn't the best drummer in the Beatles
John said "Pete is a better drummer, Ringo is a better Beatle" So there you go....
Martin Arnold 1. I don’t think he said
2. If John said he was wrong, Pete Best was a much worse drummer than Ringo
I think John's actual comment was: "Pete was a good drummer, but Ringo was a great Beatle". Ringo was a better drummer than Pete, who was passable, but in the charisma and star quality stakes Ringo left Pete standing.
juantailor: VERY well said.
The Beatles music would never have been what it was without Ringo’s unique way of playing.
They would have failed because none of them were any good other than Ringo.
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Ya might unclog those deaf ears of yours and start listening to the music and the song writing.
I love it. “They said he’s a genius, actually I’m just left handed playing a right handed kit”. That’s being humble
Like Hendrix, good company
the slight "lateness" is what gives Ringo's drumming a natural heaviness that other drummers have to work at to create.
Kinda like Keith. Just off enough
yeah, seems the really great ones are not dead spot money on
@@bobbys4327 yeah like lars Ulrich
@@HerotsLament chill 😂😂🤡 Lars is a legend but I wouldn’t call him a great drummer but he is still a legend tho maybe in his prime but he had real bad tempo issues
ringo is just a bad drummer and he didn't even record most of the beatles iconic songs
The truth of Ringo is that he really felt the music and translated what he felt into his drums, that was his genius
Charlie Watts, my own favourite drummer, has often said that Ringo was brilliant at 'playing the song' !
Ringo's insight of being left handed but playing a right handed set up also explains a lot about his unique fills.
ps I love that he retains his Scouse accent & forgive his Californian ' iind ' instead of 'and' !
He just played from the heart.
There’s no genius in what he does
This is what music should be, feeling above notation
@@alfching2499 Respectfully, Shut up!
Every single Beatles song creation story starts with "and we were sittin' round" 🤣
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Or ” i had a dream you know”
That's the genius of each Beatle. All they had to do was be practical, pragmatic and relaxed and the songs would flow like wine.
@@Revelian1982 Exactly right!
Oh man that is so true 😂 Love your comment. They were and are very interesting guys.
The Beatles wouldn't be as huge without Ringo's unique drum patterns/lines.
As if he created most of them
@@PLF... I didn't say that.
Agreed completely. As great as each individual was I (personally…) dont think the band would have ever become what they were with any one of the members missing. To be who they were ABSOLUTELY required the exact combination of members.
@@danquinnell3502 Hell yeah, man
@@PLF... he did create most of them though. Paul and John created a significant amount but most of them start with him playing over what they wrote.
in the beggining i like: "wtf, ringo plays guitar?"
Wasn't him here but I thought everyone knew that! Watch an all star band video.
Not here, but he does. Piano too.
Well: Dave Grohl played drums for Nirvana. And also played guitar.
@@THE-HammerMan He plays the guitar: A, D, E. He doesn’t play the bass cause that’s too hard for him (although he does know a bit of it). He plays the piano if it’s in C. :-)
@@Nerkin610 Like you know? As Townshend said, "Who The Fuck Are You?"
Ringo is not your typical drum virtuoso. But he played in all kinds of time signatures with the beatles.. Tougher than it looks. And he's a great gentleman.
And the natural ability to know when more, would be too much.
.... and he's always funny!
I think that's what people miss about Ringo. They didn't play just straight 4/4 or 3/4-6/8 time. It was kind of "progressive rock" before there was such a thing as "progressive rock"!
McCartney said it well. Most drummers either speed up or slow down without realizing it while playing, and the band has to adjust. The Beatles never needed to worry, Ringo always kept the beat. He wasn’t elaborate, but from a technical standpoint, he was great. And if Paul is pointing that out and praising it, I’ll take it to the bank.
There was s reason Ringo was chosen to join the band, once the decision was made. He was the best drummer around, and he’d already played with Them on occasion, so he knew their routine. He dovetailed into the group beautifully and the rest is history.
I started playing drums a year ago and have really grown to admire Ringo Starr. It seems like he was always portrayed to be the butt of jokes. I guess when you have 3 musical geniuses like Paul, George, and John in the same group, its easy to get overshadowed. However, Ringo playing is very very difficult to duplicate and i can now see what an integral part of the group he really ways. Plus, he is one hell of a guy.
Honestly I never understood why some people saw him as "the butt of joke" when the people whose opinions mattered the most loved him and played with him and created greatest music with him... I mean I'm with John, George and Paul here :)
if you were to start playing drums by emulating a drummer, Ringo is the perfect drummer to try to play like. his beats may be basic and simple, but sometimes that's exactly what's needed. Ringo's playing style compliments all the other players and that's the best kind of drummer to have in my opinion. I've been drumming over 50 years and Ringo Starr was my earliest and best influence. Later on it was Danny Serafin of Chicago.
I totally "get it" about being a leftie and playing a rightie kit. I'm a leftie bass player, but DELIBERATELY learned on a right-handed bass (but _played_ left-handed), because I hoped one day to own a double bass (and eventually did!) - and how many _leftie_ double basses have *you* ever seen? Correct: NONE.
So, having the bass strings 'upside down' compared to 'normal' means that my licks, like Ringo's fills on his right-handed kit, are just _different_ from other bass players' licks. Hence, like Ringo, what I play is sometimes seen as 'unique,' or at least different from what other musicians would play.
I just love how people want dis Ringo and then turn around and can't play those "simple" beats. He is a fucking genius in his own right because he makes it look and sound effortless when it truth it really isn't so easy after all. ❤ Ringo he's a great guy and great drummer. Don't let those tossers bring u down !
As a drummer, being late on command really means you’re always on time.
There's something very honorable about a gifted man with a great sense of humility
People are going to realize how much they took Ringo for granted when he leaves us.
He never will
Stop 😢
Many many I'm sure took Ringo for granted. You get a glimpse here of his strengths. Also another testament to the work ethic the Beatles had, working class band from humble beginnings, became worldwide stars...Starrs
True, I like & respect him now, in real time.
There are those who have always appreciated him.
He has no problem in saying "I can't do this or that". He takes the best from what he can do. That's being great.
That is one of the secrets to being a true genius, the fact that it is ok to not be one all the time.
It's just pure honesty and being confident in who you are. They don't make em' like that any more!
That is exactly true. Ringo is literally amazing.
He was never good..
He’s fairly good,That’s all.nothing genius in it.
Simply one of the greatest rock drummers - and personalities - of all time.
Absolute bollocks 😊😊
Ringo is magnificent on every level.Never steals anyones thunder even when he's stealing the fcking show.
Very, very well said.
Hehe yeah, am just laid back guys, wait what the f are you laying back into? I'm just the drummer, keeping a beat, play on. : -D
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"It is to do with the swing or as we keep mentioning, medication"
*Oh Ringo never die*
dat calculation tho 😂
...Said Thomas’s driver.
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Ringo's talent was knowing exactly what to play in every given Beatle song to make it unique.
It was a collaborative band; each gave their input on songs, and fortunately for all of us, they just knew when it was just right.
The other band mates made it a point to have at least one single on every album exclusively for Ringo.
@@HarryRacer18 because he couldn't write anything on his own...
@@caseywalker1714 octopus garden one of the better songs released by the beatles imo
@@caseywalker1714 - He wasn't in the band to write songs and there was no requirement for him to do so, therefore to say he 'couldn't write (songs) on his own' is like criticizing someone for not being able to speak Russian while living in Spain. Pointless comment.
Love Ringo ! Like Charlie Watts, the absence of flamboyance makes people underrate him, but his beat absolutely makes the Beatles tracks so very distinctive. Brilliant.
Ringo is just too awesome. He modest, humble, funny and a great gentleman. I'm savoring every moment while he's still with us.
+libraryquiet So am I! And so would many do! He is still so much joy
+libraryquiet Well said, I could not agree more. I too am savory the days of Ringo. A true ambassador of Peace and Love.
+libraryquiet Agreed, much more than his butthole of a surviving bandmate.
+libraryquiet he once said he could never re play anything he ever did more than once.
+libraryquiet Well said.
2019 - The guy is 79 years old!!!!!! He only looks like he's in his late 50s
paperchasin23 fair enough - still looks good for for his age
@paperchasin23 he still looks the same.
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Good drugs 😁
Ringo was an accidental genius when it came to drumming, so that makes him uniquely a genius.
What genius is manufactured?
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My favourite story about Ringo having a bit of accidental genius is the lack of drums at the beginning of Hey Jude, there was originally a drum part. Paul McCartney said in an interview a number of years ago that they started the take, however Ringo's drum booth was behind him and he didn't notice Ringo had stepped away to go to the bathroom which was a few meters from the drummers booth. Paul noticed partway through the first couple verses Ringo was rapidly tiptoeing back to his kit, and started drumming a little less than a minute into the song. Once they listened to it they realised that was way better than what they originally had in mind, so they kept that take :-)
@@ducttape82 cheers, never knew that 👍
@@ducttape82 I've read that, it's hilarious but honestly I can believe it!
Ringo is a more amazing drummer than many people realize.
Not really. They do realize.
His drum patterns are like riffs. You would recognise the song without the guitars and bass just the drums.
The man complimented the band instead of overpowering it. He knew how to support the band instead of trying for the spotlight. That’s what man him great.
@@HarryRacer18 exactly, its the one thing that separates a good drummer from a GREAT drummer
So true, ticket to ride being a great example
HarryRacer18 The people who are best at what they do know when to and when not to grab the spotlight. They recognize that what they're doing is bigger than just themselves
A big reason why listening to a 50 year old Beatles record is still fresh and exciting................Thank you Richard Starkey
There is no one sane on this planet capable of hating Ringo Starr.
What a lovely person!
Except his first wife.
@@banishedfromthedwarfplanet530 lol, true.
I HATE HIM HE'S A TWATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT OF A TWATING DRUMMER AS WELL
@@banishedfromthedwarfplanet530 Maureen is dead
George Doty-Williams-- She hates him from beyond the grave.
We are so lucky to have this humble legend still amongst us!
less is often more, and Ringo is a great intuitive drummer
With less frills, less work, less exhaustion to the ears.
It's harder to put less in.and be exact than to throw a bunch of junk in all the time...
an "intuitive drummer" yes. He did/was less in his style rather than more and that's exactly what the Beatles needed.
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Love Ringo's pure honesty. No reservations about telling the world that he simply couldn't play a certain part or he couldn't play two different parts at the same time. Proof that Ringo was the perfect fit for the Beatles...whatever he played was the right thing to play. Legend.
He was exactly the right and inventive drummer the Beatles needed. Period. Love you, Ringo!
As a Drummer, myself, who grew up during that time period listening to this musicians music, I can't describe how impressed I am with this interview. This man's genuine honesty and humble attitude when describing his drumming techniques is definitely worthy of respect. Thank you for this great video.
Ringo was the X factor in the Beatles. His drumming style, his fun loving attitude, and his upbringing thru the same clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg made him an easy fit foe John Paul and George.
Don't you think he also contributed a serenity and don't-sweat-the-small-stuff attitude that kept the others from letting their egos and personal issues blow things up? I think without Ringo, the band would probably have imploded a couple of years earlier, and we'd have missed out on some of their best work.
Ringo is an easy fit with just about anyone
didnt paul refer to ringo as a human metronome, rarely if ever going out of beat, speeding up or slowing down but always being in rhythm, having total confidence in his drumming?
Ringo is one of the best rock and roll drummers ever. Very understated and excellent. He added so much to the Beatles music.
phader075 Motown and RNB is as the beetles earliest hits were RNB covers which they did brilliantly and added their own test.
No he didn’t?😂
Rock n roll for me Ronnie tutt I like ring but Ronnie for me
Ginger Baker?
Ringo's talent is that he DIDN'T add to the music. He played exactly TO the level of the music.
He plays like a good referee runs a boxing match. If he does his job right, you hardly notice him. But you put in one that can't handle the nuances of the fighters, then anarchy breaks out. The ref tries to be the show by being the loudest.
Came here for Ringo's playing, stayed for Ringo's banter
Ringo is a terrific drummer, and a delightful man.
Ringo during the entire video: "I'm not a good drummer."
Almost every comment: "Ringo is amazing!"
I am never impressed with what I do in life artistically. Others are amazed, but hey, it's what I do. No big deal, it's easy for me. People ask if I can teach them. No, I don't know how I do it myself! Do something and I can tell you what you need to do better.
Talent can't be taught. Talented people can be guided, or find their path on their own, like Ringo did.
When I think how lucky I am to have been on the planet at the same time as John, Paul, George and Ringo.
I was not...
I agree.Saw him play with Paul at Dodger Stadium,
Great comment
When Dave started the guitar of Come Together, I couldn't recognize it until Ringo started playing.
Ringo is the greatest drummer in the world. We love you Ringo. You are a beautiful sweet man.
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'Hes not even the best drummer in the band' - Paul McCartney
@@MoistMomentshe never said that, stop believing everything you see online
It's nice that you love Ringo, so do I. But he certainly is not even in the top 500 of the best drummers. Let's just be realistic for a moment.
Ringo Starr ...........The best friend a song ever had................. John Lennon..(Quote).
Also John Lennon quote:"He's not even the best drummer of the Beatles"
@@amoru1012 People still believe this shit? how sad
DamonLennon 97 Not a John quote. Look it up. Totally fabricated as many negative things are. Shit... these guys took Ringo from another working band and sacked the guy they had. Ha ha They wanted a real Drummer! Oh they got one!!
@@amoru1012, that's called a joke, Ringo is a brilliant drummer and Lennon knew it.
DamonLennon 97 That's a Jasper Carrot quote, you fucking halfwit
the man made his carreer by NOT STRUGGLING with drum parts... thats a great teaching.
They couldn't hear themselves over the screaming fans so he took his cue from John Lennon's butt movements. No other person on the planet can claim that.
@@gremlyn1658 They could hear themselves on stage - it was the fans that couldn't hear them
I never gave him credit in the past, but now I think he’s awesome
He’s got all kinds of rhythm and swing. Really a great drummer.
It's cool seeing Ringo talk to himself
We need to protect Ringo and Paul at all costs.
Yes
Amen
How?
I understand what you mean, but through the internet? How?
Protect him from what exactly...scamdemic.
I am not a drummer. But I AM a musician who plays with drummers. And I would MUCH rather play with a Ringo, Charlie Watts, Levon Helm-style drummer that can find a groove that fits the song, than somebody filling between every measure, running double-bass needlessly, etc. I always heard one of the great traits of a musician is knowing when NOT to play. I am still working on this.
conway oranada. Well said. Far to few musicians leave space between the notes.
conway oranada I am a drummer and someone who loves chops, but Ringo and the drummers you name are in a class all alone. I especally admire Levon Helm, who could do it all, all the while making it look so natural. One, if not the best, "sanger" drummer's ever!
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conway oranada well they wouldn't have to fill it if the music ti work with wasn't absolutely putrid in nature now a days.
Sounds like you need someone like me! ... or Ringo ;) Trouble is, I'm already in 3 bands. LOL
Ringo was and is a great drummer - so right that his abilities and contribution to the Beatles have now been recognised and celebrated.
Ringo was always so funny, humble and friendly.
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Ringo is if u have any intelligence,is just an old washed up arrogant twat.If u think people like Ringo walking around saying- the people really love me,and snapping at Paul in recent interviews etc then his latest single which is What’s my name Rin go!.Seriously people.The real talent is Paul and John,they did pretty much everything on many levels for the band.This idiot Ringo a stand in drummer has no humility hence I dislike.Get educated people,don’t be a brainless fan.If the Beatles where a car Paul and John would be the engine,George the seats,and Ringo a spare wheel,easily replaced.Get over yourself Ringo not everyone loves you like YOU think.
All of this is good, but I am telling you, Those drums in "A day in the life" don't stop giving me goosebumps.
How about the drums in "Blackbird"? Great toe tapping! LOL
Yeah! Can you imagine sitting behind those drums and John says, “hey can you come up with something for this?” And plays it for you?! Talk about inspired... Wow!!!
Oh yeah....you're not alone in that 👍
Right on.! Phenomenal drumming.!
My sentiments exactly. I experienced that same thing while re-listening to that song a couple of months ago. His approach to crafting the rhythms of that song seriously contributed to the moods of that piece.
he's such a great drummer!, and so underrated, he's the perfect drummer for john paul and george, it wouldn't have been the same with another guy, I can't imagine the beatles without him
+kainthevampireduck A friend of mine who's a drummer explained it this way: Ringo has an amazing ability to figure out what the song needs for the drum track, and then play _exactly_ that much-no more, and no less. Also, think about how many Beatle tunes can be identified just by hearing the drum track on the intro-both Ticket to Ride and Come Together fall into that category, as does "Something", "Rain", and others.
+kainthevampireduck The Beatles' greatest song "She Loves You" starts with Ringo's machine gun entry - think he'd passed the audition!
Underrated???? Hi is probably the most expensive drummer in the World!!!
Exactly, most don't get it. It wasn't jazz fusion. The guy served the songs, which is exactly what you would do in a band like the Beatles. Nothing more nothing less.
+kainthevampireduck E·xactly. Keith Moon would have lasted a week in The Beatles. I've played Beatles songs with a few drummers and tried to program drum patterns in the computer, and they're just imposible to play as he played them. There's this elusive element that you just can't put your finger on and gives the patterns a distinctive groove. Maybe it's being left handed and playing a right handed kit, but how do you play that? funnily enough, Paul played drums on some tracks, because he probably could nail Ringo's left handed feel.
The genius of Ringo Starr is that he did what was necessary, and not what a lot of drummers do, which is show off, thereby destroying the balance of the rendition. He was not only a technically brilliant drummer, but knew what was needed to add and subtract from ' the recipe.'
Ringo is the Clapton of drumming.
He wasn't concerned about flash or impressing with speed, but his phrasing and pace are so utterly unique that it really makes him stand out and above everyone else in the field.
We will never see anyone play like him again, sadly.
MetalGuru965 really great analogy
Ringo is one of Rock 's Greatest drummers and one of the world's Greatest people
Ringo is really inventive with his drumming I never realised how much until I started playing myself but his use of percussive drums like tamborines and shakers instead of say snare and hats is amazing
Ringo just plays what is needed. He doesn't overplay yet he also does not underplay,
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Ringo Starr is really a hugely great drummer, and he is not an asshole, I grew up listening to these guys, brings back a lot of memories. I had a lot of good times with their music playing.
I bet Ringo can tell some stories.
A radio host tried to make him talk about one incident involving John Lennon. He did not fall into the trap. He refused to give out any information.
That Beatles Anthology was 10 hours long I think he's told enough don't you?!
He's told some good stories about steam engines.
Especially with Keith moon 😂😂😂
Great interview on Howard stern show
Ringo is so chill - honest humble and funny. Not a frontman , just keeping the beat and balance for the whole group - essential to the Beatles.
Just an fyi since nobody knows- THAT IS DAVE STEWART FROM THE EURYTHMICS PLAYING WITH RINGO!!
FacheChanteDeux I was scrolling down just to find this comment. Thx!
Yes, I thought it might be. Ty for confirming.
Thought It was Clapton. Oops!
Thanks, I was trying to figure out who he was.
I know.
Research says: right handed people live longer than left handed people
The Beatles: .....
Ringo left handed, Paul McCartney also left handed, didn't know that about Ringo, was very interesting
That's BS!!
Best guitarist ever been left handed and the greatest of them all Jimi Hendrix
Research can go and roger itself - we all know that 47% is made up on the spot!
@@dannysound1 Jimi was OK, but I'm a bit biased towards Gary Moore.
To me the proof of Ringo's greatness is that he manages to make even "boring" drum lines sound great. Listen, for example, to the song Help! It is basically just a 1-2, 1-2, 1-2, 1-2 pattern over and over again, but it rocks. I have a band with friends and whenever we try to cover this song, we sound like a bunch of grandpas playing a tired old foxtrot at the retirement home talent show. Ringo has a very musical drumming and his style gives even straightforward 4/4 tunes a lot of fresh air!
Ringo's drumming was so simple yet perfect...smh...brilliant, he's one of my favourite musicians/ drummers.👍🏻💯🥁
Ringo’s added so much to so many songs, pure brilliance...he deserves writing credits.
I actually believe Ringo and Charlie Watts are among the very best. Simplicity personified yet very nuanced...love them both.
I am reading this the day after Charlie died
Plus Look how long they have lasted, Ringo has always toured and Watts played till he was 80 years old constantly. That in it self is a serious accomplishment. I doubt other drummers that are more technical will be playing as long as them. It takes a lot out of you playing a full concert.
Ian Paice probably will! And he still is damn fine live in concert.
@@s.9070 Love Ian Paice, Good call!
Rip Charlie
The quintessential back bone of the greatest pop rock band that ever existed.
During the Beatles hey day I was never a Ringo fan. But now I think he is the greatest and the Beatles sound would never be the same with out him. Love you Ringo!
Beatles is not beatles without his drum , he is one lucky man , married a pretty lady and still kicking with his talent. God bless him.
Look at how he's play, we natural and distinctive, and yes perfect timing. Not try to overshadow his friend, but serves the purpose.
Fab four is about four of them, minus one, so no Beatles
@MichaelKingsfordGray Mate, I do not see your Nichols in my hometown Liverpool? ...hein.
He's literally the Beat in Beatles. Without the Ringo the band would just be Les
My sentiments exactly ..good old Ringo.
I love Ringos attitutde so refreshing.
Ringo is such under rated as drummer, he adapted!! A truely gracious person and I cannot recall one time he ever spoke viciously to another person!! Something that I need to learn. Peace everyone!
He has class.
According to Paul, Ringo came on very strongly when he told Paul (from the rest of the band) to not release his first solo album as scheduled! But, of course, Paul did anyway.
And when the Beatles where on the verge of breaking up, he assumed it was his fault and thought it best if he left the band.
He was the glue that held the other three's egos together. No Ringo = No Beatles
When I started as a drummer my big influences were Buddy Rich, Mitch Mitchell, John Bonham and Buddy Miles. It wasn't until a few years later that when I quit playing in a band and just jammed at home with a lot of different types of music for fun that I started really admiring and digging Ringo's playing. My band went from 1969 to 1976. The Beatles music for us was considered a bit tame since we were playing Hendrix, Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. SO later when I wanted to see just how many types of tunes that I could play along with, the Beatles were a easy choice, along with the Stones. SO it was then when I realized Ringo had that weird a swing going on. Since we had no internet or other venues of learning it took awhile to get the hang of it and really appreciate his style. I now count him as one of my favorite drummers. Plus he just seems like a really down to earth gentleman. I still haven't got that shoulder thing down though. :)
Ringo's so CooL that water freezes when he walks by. And he really is a phenomenal drummer!!!
People that pick on Ringo's technical shortcomings totaly miss the point . Drumming should serve the song. The Beatles could have had NO other drummer...he really complemented the music so well.
Just imagine the Beatles with Stewart Copeland lololol
Except Paul McCartney and Pete Best.
Tommy Haynes well that’s strange because they did have another drummer.
Harry GW yeah a drummer before ringo starr
Do you know Elvin Jones ?? Lol
Absolute legend and role model on modesty.
That he is!.. Of all the Beatles, I thought he was the most unpretentious, modest, and personable. I enjoy his interviews.
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Yes. A model of modesty. I was in the Bahamas once, sitting across a table where Ringo and Barbara Bach, and another couple were sitting. Nobody around. I approached them and politely asked for an autograph and Ringo said, maybe later. Asshole.
NO AUTOGRAPH PLEASE! Ringos favorite line.
...meaning Juan Carlos really got treated nicely and is nowhere near aware of it! ;D
Ringo's modesty reminds me of a legendary guitar player who had to work out a technique that overcame his missing/injured fingers.... Django Reinhardt was astounding, as is Ringo. He just seems so happy as he shares what must have seemed serious obstacles to his playing drums as a young man. He had much to overcome when he was young, including many illnesses. Thanks for posting this.
Well, look for “Andres Godoy”, tapping like a legend with one arm ;)
I thought you meant Tony Iommi at first! But yeah, I'm pretty sure Django inspired Tony to carry on after his own accident, thankfully.
What are you on about ?
For a moment I thought you were talking about Tony Iommi
Ringo is not a pretentious man yet extremely exceptional .
Maybe that is why he could get along with John and Paul.
Yeah most underrated drummer. They said he wasn't very good and some called him "the most luckiest drummer in history" (even himself I think). But this shows he is rather good. Even now he can play perfect.
+Paul UK spot on!!!! I loved the ticket to ride sample here. I've seen people call Ringo basic, then they try Come Together. Lol, and they screw it up every time.
He´s possibly and probably the greatest drummer in history. Exceptional Feel.
you're joking of course, he's one of the most arrogant and up himself people ever, not pleasant at all
Modest and a gentleman to this very day. Rock on RIngo!
How gracious and endearing of Ringo to share such intimate details about why he did some of the things he did. Who knew? I've played a LOT of Beatles tunes - especially for a drummer in a non-tribute band. I've studied his peculiar, groundbreaking methods yet had no clue any of them were born out of such simple necessity. All thumbs up for #RINGO.
Randy Cottle I always loved Ringos off kilter drum beats made the Beatles sound
I love this guy.
I'm 65 now, grew up with The Beatles, and Ringo, and watching him here gives me the same zeitgeist as if he were part of my family.
Living in the time of this special person is a gift, we're so lucky. God bless you, Ringo
Ringo was on Jimmy Kimmel a few weeks ago.He’s 81 and he looks 55.Amazing.
5:25 says it all - you either have it or you don't. Ringo definitely HAS IT! He's too modest.
Those who have it don't need to be arrogant - because they have it, and that's sufficient ;)
Great drummer. Great person. I really enjoyed this video.
The guy is Immortal I swear he still looks the way you did when I was a kid he doesn't age he's always happy Ringo Starr as a f****** god or something
I got teary at the end, hearing him sing about his hometown. I love him.
Such a humble gentleman! He explains his faults, laughs and goes with the flow. He made lemonade out of lemons - how great is that!!!!!! The one and only true Beatles drummer. Love live Ringo. I saw him the first time on Ed Sullivan live when I was 14 years old. It seems like yesterday. Thank you, Ringo.
Ringo is such a lovely human being. Definitely the backbone and soul of the Beatles.
He's one of those rare people who make me happy they exist. I feel that way about Bjork as well, and a few others, but not many...
Ahhh Ring, you are one in a million.
That means that there are 6,000 other people like him
+Jerry Mcrincleberry I'm terribly sorry! "Ringo you are one of a kind"!
+Rick Jangle I really have come to believe that Ringo and the rest of the Beatles are not of this world.
+Gerry Dooley Gerry my friend it's hard to put your finger on it but you just know there's more to the picture.
+Jeff Norris and Gerry Dooley I believe that the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix have something in common: They were sent by the musical gods to bless us and remind us that we are loved.
"There's more to the picture, than meets the eye...hey, hey, my my.
Rock and Roll can never die...." Neil Young
Ringo is the best after so many years he can still remember and explain why he drums this way or that way. Others won't be so lucky as Ringo . He knows what and why he did and for me he's a genius.
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I didn't appreciate Ringo back in the 60's. I certainly do today. If the band had his temperament, we'd still have the band. Thank you Ringo Starr.
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His parts were pure gold… Ticket to Ride, Come Together, In My Life, A Day in the Life, and on, and on….Simple parts, but to come up with them takes genius.
You can find any interview from back on the 60's and you'll see that Ringo's charm and overall personality is exactly the same, the guy always remained humble, funny and cool! Love Ringo.
I am not a musician but it's plain to see what Ringo brought to the party - he was bloody good value!
One of the reasons Ringos licks were so cool and unique was he's left handed playing right handed so his choices and approaches sounded so special. Add the fact that his natural sense of timing was perfect. And you have a vastly important percussionist
I've never heard it put worse.