Re: Story about Ringo


I know that Ringo Starr has been the subject of some debate on this forum. In today's USA Today (don't ask), Dennis Diken, the drummer for Smithereens, did a piece on Ringo's influence. It's a good read. It's probably on their web site, but I don't have a link.

Marty
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Ringo is the man!

It's critics that demean his playing that I would not take seriously.

Plus he landed Barbara Bach for a wife... not too shabby!
"Plus he landed Barbara Bach for a wife... not too shabby!"

Being one of the Beatles he could have landed practically any eligible (and many ineligible) women anywhere. Ringo was a more than competent pop drummer who, with all the means to screw-up and leave this world early like many other rich celebrity musicians - didn't. I'm glad he and Paul are still with us. Amen.
Richard is a drummer who "swings", like Charlie. No, not flashy, but he does not miss a beat.