Born Richard Starkey on July 7, 1940, in Liverpool, England, Ringo Starr, known for his easy-going personality, rose to fame in the early 1960s as a member of the legendary rock group the Beatles.
Known for his role as drummer, Starr also sang and wrote songs for the group, singing “
With a Little Help from My Friends” and writing “
Octopus's Garden.” To celebrate his birthday, here’s a collection of 18 fascinating vintage portraits of Ringo Starr from the 1960s.
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| During the making of 'Help!' |
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| A jam session at The Cavern |
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| During a recording session for the album 'The Beatles' (White Album) |
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| Jamming on the bongos during 'A Hard Day's Night' recording session |
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| On the train to Washington where The Beatles were due to perform |
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| During the making of 'Magical Mystery Tour' |
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| Taking a break during a recording session for the album 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' |
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| At Abbey Road Studios in 1964 |
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| During the making of 'Help!' |
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| Inside Abbey Road Studios |
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| During The Beatles' final public performance, on the rooftop of the Apple offices |
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| During the making of 'Beatles For Sale' |
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| In the studio - March 1963 |
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| During the making of 'Revolver' |
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| During the making of 'A Hard Day's Night' |
What a horrific concept. This had to have been the all time worst casting decision in the history of films.
ReplyDeleteBea Arthur would have made a better Superman the Nick Cage.