The Beatles are, obviously, one of the most cherished and revered rock bands of all time. The innovation they brought to the music world as a group is undeniable, and I would be shocked if I ever ran into someone who didn't know at least a handful of Beatles songs.
Richard Starkey, more widely known and adored as Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, was the first musician to really bring the drummer up to the same caliber as the other members of the band. His style was unlike anything anyone had heard before, because he was doing more than keeping time. When Ringo sat behind his four-piece drum set, he concocted riffs that were essential to the song, and you could pick out his style from a mile away.
Not only was he a magnificent drummer, he also wrote multiple songs for the Beatles, including "Please Please Me." He also sang lead vocals on a few songs, including one of their most famous hits, "With a Little Help from My Friends."
Ringo Star was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 as a member of the Beatles, but was inducted for a second time this year for his solo career. That makes him one of only 21 people to be inducted on two separate occasions. This occasion prompted some of today's most talented drummers to take a turn at the seat of the famously simple drum kit and pay homage to this momentous musician.
Needless to say, modern rock and roll would not be the same today without a little help from our friend, Ringo.
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