North-east drummer Dominic, 12, follows in Ringo Starr’s steps at Cavern Club
It is the nightclub where arguably the greatest band in the world learned their trade.
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John Lennon’s round sunglasses and Ringo’s parking ticket up for auction
John Lennon’s round sunglasses and a parking ticket issued to Ringo Starr are going under the hammer.
Beatles album photographer Robert Freeman dies aged 82
Photographer Robert Freeman, who helped define the image of The Beatles with some of the band’s best-known album covers, has died at the age of 82.
Sir Ringo Starr on unexpected message from John Lennon on lost demo
Sir Ringo Starr has revealed the unexpected message John Lennon left for him on a long-lost demo recorded shortly before his death.
Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger lead tributes to ‘wild’ drummer Ginger Baker
Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Mick Jagger have paid tribute to “wild, lovely” and “extremely talented” drummer Ginger Baker.
Rock royalty and former bandmates pay tribute to ‘sensitive’ Ginger Baker
Rock royalty has paid tribute to legendary drummer Ginger Baker, who had a “heart of gold” beneath his abrasive exterior.
Lost footage of The Beatles found in Welsh bread bin
Lost footage of The Beatles has emerged after being found in a Welsh bread bin.
Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney record version of lost Lennon song
Sir Ringo Starr has teamed up with Sir Paul McCartney to record a version of a lost demo written by John Lennon less than a year before his death.
Sir Ringo Starr shares his advice for staying fit and healthy as he turns 79
Sir Ringo Starr has celebrated his 79th birthday, and offered his advice for staying fit and healthy – “don’t eat a lot of crap”.
Paul McCartney says happy birthday to ‘world’s best drummer’ Ringo Starr
Sir Paul McCartney has called fellow Beatle Ringo Starr “the best drummer in the world” as he wished him a happy birthday.
Ringo Starr backs clean water campaign at Glastonbury
Ringo Starr is backing a Glastonbury Festival campaign for clean water.
BTS channel The Beatles for US talk show appearance
K-pop superstars BTS channelled The Beatles as they performed on the same stage as the Fab Four during an appearance on a US talk show.
Rare Beatles record owned by John Lennon sells at auction for £180,000
A rare and controversial Beatles record once belonging to John Lennon has sold at auction for £180,000.
Ringo Starr honours historic US label at Jazz FM Awards
Sir Ringo Starr has paid tribute to the president of one of the US’ most prestigious jazz labels during an event celebrating the genre in London.
Rare Beatles record owned by John Lennon to go under the hammer
A Beatles record owned by John Lennon and dubbed one of the band’s rarest could fetch £136,000 when it goes under the hammer.
Sir Ringo Starr signs publishing deal with BMG
Sir Ringo Starr has signed a worldwide deal with music publisher BMG, the company has announced.
Ringo Starr finally receives ‘most overdue’ knighthood
The Beatles’ Ringo Starr has told of his “shock” at receiving a knighthood at Buckingham Palace.
Hotel directory signed by The Beatles expected to collect £10,000 at auction
A hotel directory signed by all four of The Beatles is estimated to sell for £10,000 at auction.
Sir Paul McCartney congratulates ‘best pal’ Ringo Starr on knighthood
Sir Paul McCartney has hailed Ringo Starr as the “best drummer, best pal” while he congratulated his fellow Beatle on his knighthood.
Ringo Starr describes drumming up knighthood as ‘an honour and a pleasure’
Ringo Starr has said it is “an honour and a pleasure” to be awarded a knighthood, 52 years after receiving an MBE with the “Fab Four”.
Sir Paul McCartney remembers John Lennon on 77th birthday
Sir Paul McCartney has remembered his former Beatles bandmate John Lennon on what would have been his 77th birthday.
Tom Petty remembered as a ‘tender southern gent in life’ in star tributes
The widow and son of the late Beatle George Harrison have hailed Tom Petty as “a poet and a music master on stage” following his death at the age of 66.
Sir Paul McCartney sends warm wishes to the family of late rock star Tom Petty
Sir Paul McCartney has sent his love to the family of Tom Petty as he led tributes following the news of the singer’s death.