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Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr (real name Richard Starkey) is an English singer-songwriter and actor, who became popular as The Beatles’ drummer. He is also the voice behind the songs, “Yellow Submarine” and “With a Little Help from My Friends.”

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What is Ringo Starr's favourite color?

His favorite color is pink. He has 800 pink shirts.

What jobs did Ringo Starr have?

His first job was as a delivery boy for British Rail. His second job was a barman on a ferry to New Brighton, and his next was as a trainee joiner at Henry Hunt & Sons. Ringo injured his finger on the first day of his new job, and then he decided to become a drummer. His dream came true, when his stepfather bought him a new drum kit, and Richard promised to be the best drummer ever.

Was Ringo Starr ever married?

Yes, Ringo Starr married to Maureen Cox in 1965 Yes, Ringo Starr married to Barbara Bach in 1981

Why was Ringo Starr in hospital?

His appendix burst when he was about five; complications set in, and he spent several weeks in a coma. He fell out of bed reaching to show a toy to a roommate and was injured, and his hospital visit stretched out to a year.

There was no school or tutoring program at the hospital; he fell far behind in his studies, and learned to read and write with the help a neighbor girl, who became his babysitter.

At thirteen he developed pleurisy and ended up back in the hospital. He was diagnosed with tuberculosis, and spent a further two years recovering. The children's ward organized a band at one point, and he became its drummer.

How tall is Ringo?

A 1963 bio gave his vital stats as 5'8", 134 pounds. (He's actually closer to 5'6"; spines settle as people get older.)

Does Ringo Starr do the voice for thomos the tank engine?

Ringo Starr was the Beatle that did some of the voices on Thomas the Tank Engine.

What color is Ringo Starr's hair?

Ringo's hair is a dark brown. He keeps it trimmed short nowadays which also hides the stripe of white on the right side of his head. It is from his young days when he was very sick for months at a time. That strip has been white ever since.

Did Ringo Starr have a family?

Ringo Starr, wasn't is real name it was his show name. His real name was Richard Starskey. He did have a family, consisting of two sisters and a brother. His parents were divorced, and he didn't like talking about his family, that was Richard's family.

Ringo's family consisted of the Beatles members, he spent more time around them as Ringo Starr, then he did at home as Richard Starskey.

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Did Ringo Starr have autism?

Well, being a who fan myself. By the way Keith acted it is obvious that there was something wrong with him- in a way it could either have been ADHD or Autism. Or he was just completely crazy with the way he acted. But if you look carefully at the way he plays the drums, that could be one sign. RIP KEITH

Were the Beatles considered Mods or Rockers according to Ringo Starr?

Ringo Starr called himself neither a Mod nor a Rocker, but a "mocker".

Is Ringo Starr allowed in the US?

YES HE IS. He has houses in Los Angeles and Colorado.

Does Ringo Starr have siblings?

No. "Ritchie", as the family called him, was an only child, who sometimes wished he had a brother or sister, to have "somebody to talk to when it's raining". He later referred to his fellow Beatles as "my three brothers".

What are facts about Ringo Starr?

Ringo Starr was the drummer for the legendary band called the Beatles.

He left school at age 15. After John Lennon's death he was the first to go see Yoko Ono. He was the narrator in a few of the Thomas the Tank Engine shows. He was the last to join the Beatles. He went to school with Billy Fury.

Is Ringo Starr a Christian?

Yes. Here is a 2010 interview of Ringo saying he is a Christian (link below).
Ringo Starr, who is half Jewish by birth, has said in a recent interview that he is searching for God. Let's hope that he finds Him.

When was Blink - Ringo Starr song - created?

Blink - Rosie Ribbons song - was created on 2002-10-21.

What is Ringo Starr doing?

Now he is still touring and making nice music for everyone to enjoy.

What was a number one for the beatles without Ringo?

Yellow Submarine was the first number one beatles song without John or paul on vocals, it featured Ringo Starr, the drummer singing a song written by Paul. The only other songs by not paul or john that made it to number one were "Something" and "For You Blue" by George Harrison

What are Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr doing today?

Ringo tours every other summer with his All-Starr band. He releases new CD's occasionally.

How many Beatles songs did Ringo sing?

Ten.

Please Please Me- Boys

With The Beatles- I Wanna Be Your Man

Help!- Act Naturally

Rubber Soul- What Goes On

Sgt. Pepper- With a Little Help From My Friends

The Beatles (White Album)- Don't Pass Me By; Good Night

Was Ringo Starr knighted?

No. Paul McCartney is the only former Beatle to be knighted. (John Lennon was reportedly suggested for a posthumous knighthood, but was never seriously considered; he'd spoken out against the British government many times, during his life.)

Does Ringo Starr still wear his rings?

He had sat in with them several times in Hamburg, when Pete Best wasn't available to play. He was invited to join permanently (paid a salary at first, but later promoted to full membership) after Pete Best failed the Beatles' EMI audition in 1962,

What is Ringo Starr's favorite number?

George Harrison's favorite number was 7.Thats why on all of The Beatles albums what ever songs he sung were track number 7.

IMPROVED: His songs were not always on number 7 of each album. In fact, the only albums that they were number 7 were Abbey Road and The Beatles (White Album).

What year did Ringo Starr quit smoking?

He probably saw that they were doing more harm than good. I'm unclear when he quit them but Paul McCartney quit when George Harrison was diagnosed with cancer; that eventually spread and led on to kill him.