Ringo Starr

Richard Starkey, MBE (born July 7, 1940), known by his stage name Ringo Starr, is a popular British musician, best known as drummer for The Beatles. Ringo is known for his reliable, steady drumming and innovative fills. His everyman personality made him an easy fit with the other Beatles. He was the eldest member of the band.

Beatles in the Philippines

The Beatles went to the Philippines in 1966 to perform. When they came back, none of them had any pleasant memories of their visitation. Ringo Starr was particularly distraught by the experience. From "the Beatles Anthology", Ringo Starr said, "I hated the Philippines", due to the hostile attitudes of the inhabitants that they received.

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