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| − | Richard Starkey, better known by his stage name, '''Ringo Starr''', is an English musician who is most famous for being the drummer in | + | Richard Starkey, better known by his stage name, '''Ringo Starr''', is an English musician who is most famous for being the drummer in {{w|The Beatles}}. |
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | Ringo Starr became The Beatles' drummer in 1962, replacing | + | Ringo Starr became The Beatles' drummer in 1962, replacing {{w|Pete Best|Pete Best}}. Although Starr's primary role with the band was playing the drums, he sang lead vocals on at least one song on each studio album, such as "{{w|Yellow Submarine (song)|Yellow Submarine}}" and "{{w|With a Little Help from My Friends}}". Starr's unusual turns of phrase (such as "a hard day's night" and "tomorrow never knows"), which the other band members came to call "Ringoisms," tended to find their way into song lyrics, or even turn into songs. Starr eventually tried his hand at composing, and is credited as the sole songwriter for "{{w|Don't Pass Me By}}" on the White Album and "{{w|Octopus's Garden}}" on Abbey Road. He also received a co-writer credit for "{{w|What Goes On (song)|What Goes On}}" on Rubber Soul. |
| − | After The Beatles broke up, Starr went on to a successful solo recording career, as did the other members. However, out of all the Beatles members, Starr was the most successful as an actor. He played a central role in several Beatles films while the band was still together, and appeared in many movies after the band's breakup, receiving much critical acclaim. Starr has also been involved in many television projects, such as narrating the UK children's TV series | + | After The Beatles broke up, Starr went on to a successful solo recording career, as did the other members. However, out of all the Beatles members, Starr was the most successful as an actor. He played a central role in several Beatles films while the band was still together, and appeared in many movies after the band's breakup, receiving much critical acclaim. Starr has also been involved in many television projects, such as narrating the UK children's TV series ''{{w|Thomas and Friends}}'' for two seasons. He also played Mr.Conductor in the show's American spin-off, ''{{w|Shining Time Station}}''. |
On ''The Simpsons'', Starr voiced [[Ringo Starr (character)|himself]] in the episode "[[Brush with Greatness]]." He is mentioned in a flashback scene that takes place when [[Marge]] was in high school; and in the present day, he is seen answering a piece of fan mail she sent him. | On ''The Simpsons'', Starr voiced [[Ringo Starr (character)|himself]] in the episode "[[Brush with Greatness]]." He is mentioned in a flashback scene that takes place when [[Marge]] was in high school; and in the present day, he is seen answering a piece of fan mail she sent him. | ||
Revision as of 18:20, November 18, 2010
- This article is about Ringo Starr the real-life musician and voice actor. For the character, please see Ringo Starr (character).
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Richard Starkey, better known by his stage name, Ringo Starr, is an English musician who is most famous for being the drummer in The Beatles.
History
Ringo Starr became The Beatles' drummer in 1962, replacing Pete Best. Although Starr's primary role with the band was playing the drums, he sang lead vocals on at least one song on each studio album, such as "Yellow Submarine" and "With a Little Help from My Friends". Starr's unusual turns of phrase (such as "a hard day's night" and "tomorrow never knows"), which the other band members came to call "Ringoisms," tended to find their way into song lyrics, or even turn into songs. Starr eventually tried his hand at composing, and is credited as the sole songwriter for "Don't Pass Me By" on the White Album and "Octopus's Garden" on Abbey Road. He also received a co-writer credit for "What Goes On" on Rubber Soul.
After The Beatles broke up, Starr went on to a successful solo recording career, as did the other members. However, out of all the Beatles members, Starr was the most successful as an actor. He played a central role in several Beatles films while the band was still together, and appeared in many movies after the band's breakup, receiving much critical acclaim. Starr has also been involved in many television projects, such as narrating the UK children's TV series Thomas and Friends for two seasons. He also played Mr.Conductor in the show's American spin-off, Shining Time Station.
On The Simpsons, Starr voiced himself in the episode "Brush with Greatness." He is mentioned in a flashback scene that takes place when Marge was in high school; and in the present day, he is seen answering a piece of fan mail she sent him.
Behind the laughter
Starr's replacing Pete Best as Beatles drummer is referenced in the episode "Homer's Barbershop Quartet," when Barney Gumble replaces Chief Wiggum on The Be Sharps.
Appearances
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Guest stars in season 2
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| Harvey Fierstein • James Earl Jones • Tony Bennett • Tom Poston • Carol Kane • Alex Rocco • Phil Hartman • George Takei • Sab Shimono • Larry King • Jon Lovitz • Danny DeVito • Tracey Ullman • Audrey Meadows • Ringo Starr • Dustin Hoffman • Daniel Stern • Cloris Leachman |
