While he was sometimes the least visible member of the band, Starr's drumming style played a pivotal role in the music played and recorded by The Beatles.
He was the oldest member of the band, and the last to join the now familiar 'Fab Four' line up. Richard Starkey Jr, MBE (born 7 July 1940), known by his stage name Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor, best known as the drummer of The Beatles.