History of Ringo Starr in Timeline
Ringo Starr, born Richard Starkey, is a celebrated English musician, songwriter, and actor, best known as the drummer for the Beatles. Achieving worldwide fame with the band, he provided distinctive drumming and occasional lead vocals. Notable lead vocals include songs like "Yellow Submarine" and "With a Little Help from My Friends". Starr also contributed to the Beatles' songwriting, composing "Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden", and co-writing several other tracks.
October 1913: Richard Starkey (father) Birth
Richard Starkey, Ringo Starr's father, was born in October 1913.
October 1914: Elsie Gleave's Birth
Elsie Gleave, Ringo Starr's mother, was born in October 1914.
July 1940: Richard Starkey's Birth
On July 7, 1940, Richard Starkey was born at 9 Madryn Street in Dingle, Liverpool, to parents Richard Starkey and Elsie Gleave. They nicknamed him "Ritchie".
1944: Family move to Admiral Grove
In 1944, Richard Starkey's family moved to Admiral Grove in the Dingle area to reduce housing costs. Shortly afterwards, his parents separated and divorced.
May 1948: Discharge from Myrtle Street children's hospital
In May 1948, Ringo Starr was discharged from Liverpool's Myrtle Street children's hospital after a year-long recovery from peritonitis.
1953: Admission to sanatorium with tuberculosis
In 1953, Ringo Starr contracted tuberculosis and was admitted to a sanatorium for two years. It was during this time that he was first exposed to percussion instruments.
April 1954: Elsie remarries Harry Graves
On April 17, 1954, Ringo Starr's mother, Elsie, married Harry Graves in Liverpool. Graves introduced Starkey to big band music.
1954: The Platters release "Only You (And You Alone)"
In 1954, The Platters released their hit song "Only You (And You Alone)". Ringo Starr later covered the song on his album Goodnight Vienna.
1955: Return Home From Sanatorium
In late 1955, Richard Starkey returned home from the sanatorium and entered the workforce.
1956: Apprentice Machinist at Henry Hunt and Son
In mid-1956, Harry Graves helped Ringo Starr secure a position as an apprentice machinist at Henry Hunt and Son. There, he befriended Roy Trafford and was introduced to skiffle music.
1957: Co-founding of the Eddie Clayton Skiffle Group
In 1957, Ringo Starr co-founded his first band, the Eddie Clayton Skiffle Group. The band secured local bookings before the skiffle trend declined due to the rise of American rock and roll.
1957: Receiving drum kit as Christmas gift
On Christmas Day 1957, Harry Graves gave Ringo Starr a second-hand drum kit, marking a significant step in his musical development.
1958: Skiffle craze fading
Around early 1958, the skiffle craze, which Ringo Starr had embraced, started to give way to the increasing popularity of American rock and roll.
1958: Joined the Texans
In 1958, Ringo Starr joined the Texans and developed a preference for rock and roll music.
November 1959: Joining Al Caldwell's Texans
In November 1959, Richard Starkey joined Al Caldwell's Texans, later known as Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, and adopted the stage name Ringo Starr.
October 1960: Joining the Beatles in Hamburg
In October 1960, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, including Ringo Starr, joined the Beatles at the Kaiserkeller in Hamburg, where Starr first met the band. On October 15, 1960, Starr drummed with John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, recording with them for the first time backing Lu Walters on "Summertime".
1960: Member of Rory Storm and the Hurricanes
In 1960, Ringo Starr was a member of Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, another Liverpool group, prior to joining The Beatles.
January 1962: Joining Tony Sheridan
In January 1962, Ringo Starr briefly joined Tony Sheridan in Hamburg after leaving Rory Storm and the Hurricanes.
August 1962: Joining The Beatles
In August 1962, Ringo Starr accepted John Lennon's invitation to join The Beatles. On August 16, Pete Best was fired and on August 18, Ringo Starr first performed as a member of The Beatles.
September 1962: First Recording Session with The Beatles
In September 1962, Ringo Starr had his first recording session with The Beatles. On September 11, he was temporarily replaced by session drummer Andy White during the recording of "Love Me Do" and "P.S. I Love You".
November 1962: Accepted by Beatles fans
By November 1962, Ringo Starr had gained acceptance from Beatles fans and started receiving as much fan mail as the other band members, securing his place in the band. He felt fortunate to be on the same wavelength as the others and was given a small percentage of Lennon and McCartney's publishing company, Northern Songs. His primary income came from a share of Beatles Ltd. Ringo commented that he was living in nightclubs for three years and partied non-stop.
1963: Increasing popularity in Britain
In 1963, The Beatles' popularity rose in Britain. Their second single, "Please Please Me by The Beatles", entered the UK charts and their TV appearance on Thank Your Lucky Stars was successful, boosting sales and radio play. Beatlemania spread across the country.
February 1964: International success on The Ed Sullivan Show
In February 1964, The Beatles achieved international success after performing in New York City on The Ed Sullivan Show, reaching 73 million viewers. Starr noted that he went over well with the American audience. Several songs were inspired by him, including "I Want to Kiss Ringo Goodbye" by Penny Valentine and "Ringo for President" by Rolf Harris. Cher released her first single, "Ringo, I Love You" as Bonnie Joe Mason.
November 1964: Starr's comment on musical influences in Melody Maker
In November 1964, Ringo Starr told Melody Maker: "Our music is second-hand versions of negro music ... Ninety per cent of the music I like is coloured."
1964: "I love Ringo" merchandise and Ludwig drum publicity
In 1964, "I love Ringo" lapel pins became the bestselling Beatles merchandise. The Ludwig logo on his drum kit gave the company publicity, making it the dominant drum manufacturer in North America for twenty years. The Beatles continued their "Starr Time" routine during live performances. In the Beatles' film debut, A Hard Day's Night, Starr received praise for his delivery of deadpan one-liners and his non-speaking scenes. The sequences without dialogue were arranged by director Richard Lester because Starr lacked sleep after drinking all night.
1964: BAFTA Nomination for A Hard Day's Night
In 1964, Ringo Starr and the other Beatles were collectively nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Newcomer for their performances in the film A Hard Day's Night.
1964: Role in A Hard Day's Night
In 1964, Ringo Starr appeared in the film A Hard Day's Night.
1964: Libel suit and temporary replacement due to illness
In 1964, during a Playboy interview, Lennon stated that Starr filled in when Best was ill, to which Starr replied that Best took pills to make himself ill. Best then filed a libel suit against Starr, which lasted four years and resulted in an undisclosed settlement. In June, Starr contracted a fever, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis before a world tour, and was temporarily replaced by Jimmie Nicol for five concerts. Starr rejoined the band in Melbourne on June 15. In August, the Beatles met Bob Dylan, who offered them cannabis cigarettes, which Starr tried first.
February 1965: Marriage to Maureen Cox
On February 11, 1965, Ringo Starr married Maureen Cox at Caxton Hall, with his stepfather Harry Graves and fellow Beatles George Harrison and John Lennon as witnesses, and Beatles manager Brian Epstein as best man.
February 1965: Marriage to Maureen Cox and stress of Beatlemania
On February 11, 1965, Ringo Starr married Maureen Cox. He received a death threat before a show in Montreal and positioned his cymbals defensively. He felt increasingly isolated from the band's musical activities, which were moving beyond traditional rock. He spent recording sessions playing cards with road managers while the others perfected tracks. A fan asked the Beatles to let Starr sing more, and he replied that he was happy with one track per album.
September 1965: Birth of Zak Starkey
On September 13, 1965, Ringo Starr and Maureen Cox had their first child, Zak Starkey.
1965: Melody Maker poll win for Help! performance
Following the release of the Beatles' second feature film, Help! in 1965, Starr won a Melody Maker poll against his fellow Beatles for his performance as the central character in the film.
1965: Appointed MBE
In 1965, Ringo Starr and the other members of the Beatles were appointed Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Birthday Honours.
August 1966: Release of "Yellow Submarine" and final Beatles concert
In August 1966, the Beatles released Revolver, which included "Yellow Submarine by The Beatles", their only British number-one single with Starr as the lead singer. Later that month, they gave their final concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco due to touring pressures. Starr moved to a larger estate called Sunny Heights in Weybridge, Surrey, and equipped it with luxuries but without a drum kit.
August 1967: Epstein's death and Magical Mystery Tour
In August 1967, Brian Epstein's death left the Beatles without management. Soon after, the band began the film project Magical Mystery Tour. Starr's interest in photography led to him being billed as the Director of Photography for the movie.
August 1967: Birth of Jason Starkey
On August 19, 1967, Ringo Starr and Maureen Cox had their second child, Jason Starkey.
1967: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and alienation
For the Beatles' 1967 album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Starr sang lead vocals on "With a Little Help from My Friends by The Beatles". Despite the album's success, Starr felt increasingly alienated, feeling like a session musician. His inability to compose new material led to him adding minor percussion effects to songs. He worked on his guitar playing during his downtime.
1967: Role in Magical Mystery Tour
In 1967, Ringo Starr appeared in the film Magical Mystery Tour.
February 1968: First Beatle to sing on another artist's show
In February 1968, Ringo Starr became the first Beatle to sing on another artist's show. He sang the Buck Owens hit "Act Naturally", and performed a duet with Cilla Black, "Do You Like Me Just a Little Bit?" on her BBC One television programme, Cilla.
November 1968: Release of "The Beatles" (White Album) and India trip
In November 1968, Apple Records released The Beatles, known as the "White Album". The album was partly inspired by the band's interactions with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Starr completed his first recorded Beatles song, "Don't Pass Me By by The Beatles", in Rishikesh, India, but left after 10 days. His childhood health problems impacted his time in India, causing allergies and sensitivities to local food, so he took his own food with him.
August 1969: Final Beatles gathering at Abbey Road Studios
On August 20, 1969, the Beatles gathered for the final time at Abbey Road Studios for a mixing session for "I Want You by The Beatles".
1969: Role in The Magic Christian
In 1969, Ringo Starr acted in the film The Magic Christian.
1969: Harrison recognised Starr's Lyrics
While promoting the Abbey Road album in 1969, George Harrison recognised Starr's lyrics to "Octopus's Garden" as an unwittingly profound message about finding inner peace.
April 1970: McCartney's announcement of leaving The Beatles
On April 10, 1970, McCartney announced he was leaving The Beatles, making the band's break-up public knowledge.
April 1970: Falling out with McCartney and release of "Sentimental Journey"
Shortly before McCartney announced his exit from the Beatles in April 1970, he and Starr had a falling out. This was due to McCartney's refusal to cede the release date of his solo album to allow for Starr's debut, Sentimental Journey, and the Beatles' Let It Be. Starr's album peaked at number seven in the UK and number 22 in the US. Starr then released Beaucoups of Blues, which received favorable reviews but was a commercial failure. Starr combined his musical activities with acting.
November 1970: Birth of Lee Starkey
On November 11, 1970, Ringo Starr and Maureen Cox had their third child, Lee Starkey.
1970: Role in Let It Be
In 1970, Ringo Starr appeared in the film Let It Be.
1970: Session work with Lennon and Harrison
In 1970, Ringo Starr played drums on Lennon's John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band and Ono's Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band, and on Harrison's All Things Must Pass.
1970: First new Beatles single since 1970
In December 1995, "Free as a Bird" was the first new Beatles single since 1970.
August 1971: First Played with Jim Keltner
In August 1971, Ringo Starr first played with Jim Keltner at the Concert for Bangladesh.
1971: Roles in Blindman and 200 Motels
In 1971, Ringo Starr acted in Blindman and starred as Larry the Dwarf in Frank Zappa's 200 Motels and was featured in Harry Nilsson's animated film The Point!
1971: Concert for Bangladesh and "It Don't Come Easy"
In 1971, Ringo Starr participated in the Concert for Bangladesh, organised by Harrison, and with him co-wrote the hit single "It Don't Come Easy by Ringo Starr and George Harrison", which reached number four in both the US and the UK.
1971: Purchased Tittenhurst Park
In 1971, Ringo Starr purchased John Lennon's home Tittenhurst Park at Sunninghill in Berkshire and moved his family there.
1971: Academy Award for Let It Be
In 1971, The Beatles, including Ringo Starr, received an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for the film Let It Be.
1972: Release of "Back Off Boogaloo" and directorial debut
In 1972, Ringo Starr released his most successful UK hit, "Back Off Boogaloo by Ringo Starr", which peaked at number two. He also made his directorial debut with the T. Rex documentary Born to Boogie.
1973: Role in That'll Be the Day
In 1973, Ringo Starr co-starred in That'll Be the Day as a Teddy Boy.
1973: "Photograph" number one hit in the US
In 1973, Ringo Starr had a number one hit in the US with "Photograph by Ringo Starr and George Harrison", co-written with Harrison.
1973: Session work on Harrison's album
In 1973, Ringo Starr played drums on Harrison's Living in the Material World album.
1973: Release of 'Ringo' Album
In 1973, Ringo Starr released the album "Ringo", which achieved both commercial and critical success, reaching the top ten in both the UK and the US.
1973: Started Partnership with Vini Poncia
Starting with the Ringo album in 1973, Ringo Starr shared a songwriting partnership with Vini Poncia.
February 1974: UK release of "You're Sixteen"
In February 1974, Ringo Starr's third million-selling single in the US, "You're Sixteen by Ringo Starr", was released in the UK, peaking at number four. Both "You're Sixteen by Ringo Starr" and "Photograph by Ringo Starr and George Harrison" appeared on Starr's debut rock album, Ringo.
November 1974: Filming of "Snookeroo" music video
In November 1974, a music video for "Snookeroo" and a promotional film for the Goodnight Vienna album were filmed on the rooftop of the Capitol Records Building in Los Angeles, designed to resemble a stack of discs. Lennon provided a voiceover as Starr's spacecraft landed on the building. Starr, Nilsson, and Keith Moon were among the cast, along with a forty-foot robot named 'Gort'.
1974: Role in Son of Dracula
In 1974, Ringo Starr acted in the film Son of Dracula.
1974: Session work on Harrison's album
In 1974, Ringo Starr played drums on Harrison's Dark Horse album.
1974: Last chart appearance until "Time Takes Time"
Ringo Starr's single "Weight of the World" peaked at number 74 in the UK in 1992, marking his first appearance on the singles chart there since "Only You" in 1974.
1975: Divorce from Maureen Cox
In 1975, Ringo Starr and Maureen Cox divorced following Starr's repeated infidelities, alcoholism, and volatile behavior.
1975: Starr founded Ring O' Records
In 1975, Ringo Starr founded the record label Ring O' Records.
1975: Role in Lisztomania
In 1975, Ringo Starr played the Pope in Ken Russell's Lisztomania.
November 1976: Starr appeared at The Band's farewell concert
In November 1976, Ringo Starr appeared as a guest at The Band's farewell concert, featured in the 1978 Martin Scorsese documentary The Last Waltz.
1976: Appearance in The Last Waltz
In 1976, Ringo Starr appeared in The Last Waltz, the Martin Scorsese documentary about the Band's farewell concert.
1976: Credited as 'Thunder' on Ringo's Rotogravure
In 1976, on Ringo's Rotogravure, Ringo Starr credited himself as 'Thunder' and Jim Keltner as 'Lightnin''.
1977: Release of "Ringo the 4th"
In 1977, Ringo Starr released the album "Ringo the 4th", a blend of disco and 1970s pop, which failed to chart in the UK and peaked at number 162 in the US.
1978: Release of Bad Boy
In 1978, Ringo Starr and Vini Poncia released just two more songs released on Bad Boy album.
1978: Ring O' Records operations until 1978
Ring O' Records operated until 1978, signing eleven artists and releasing fifteen singles and five albums.
April 1979: Starr's serious illness and surgery in April 1979
In April 1979, Ringo Starr became seriously ill with intestinal problems and was hospitalized in Monte Carlo. He underwent surgery on April 28, during which several feet of intestine were removed. Three weeks later, he played with McCartney and Harrison at Eric Clapton's wedding.
1979: Appearance in The Kids Are Alright
In 1979, Ringo Starr appeared in interview segments with Keith Moon for The Who's documentary film, The Kids Are Alright.
May 1980: Starr and Bach survive a car crash in May 1980
On 19 May 1980, Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach survived a car crash in Surrey, England.
September 1980: Lennon's comment on Starr's drumming ability
In September 1980, John Lennon told Rolling Stone that Ringo Starr was a "damn good drummer" whose talent would have surfaced even without the Beatles.
December 1980: Lennon's murder and Starr's reaction
Following John Lennon's murder in December 1980, Ringo Starr and his girlfriend Barbara Bach flew to New York City to be with Lennon's widow Yoko Ono.
1980: Met Barbara Bach
In 1980, Ringo Starr met actress Barbara Bach on the set of the film Caveman.
April 1981: Marriage to Barbara Bach
On April 27, 1981, Ringo Starr married actress Barbara Bach at Marylebone Town Hall.
December 1981: Death of Richard Starkey (father)
Richard Starkey, Ringo Starr's father, died in December 1981.
1981: Release of "All Those Years Ago" and "Stop and Smell the Roses"
In 1981, Harrison released "All Those Years Ago" as a tribute to Lennon, featuring Starr's drum part and backing vocals by McCartney. Later that year, Starr released the album Stop and Smell the Roses.
1981: Origin of 'Not Even the Best Drummer in the Beatles' Joke
In 1981, the line "wasn't even the best drummer in the Beatles" originated from an episode of the BBC Radio 4 comedy series Radio Active, debunking the apocryphal story often attributed to Lennon.
1982: Completion of "Old Wave" album
In 1982, Ringo Starr completed the album "Old Wave" with producer Joe Walsh but was unable to find a record company to release it in the UK or the US.
1983: Collins' Ringo-Inspired Drumming on 'That's All'
In 1983, Phil Collins said his drumming on the Genesis song 'That's All' was an affectionate attempt at a 'Ringo Starr drum part'.
1983: Popularization of 'Not Even the Best Drummer in the Beatles' Joke
In 1983, the television comedian Jasper Carrott used the line "wasn't even the best drummer in the Beatles", popularizing the joke three years after Lennon's death.
August 1984: Minor Planet Named in Honor
On August 31, 1984, the minor planet 4150 Starr, discovered by Brian A. Skiff, was named in Starr's honor.
1984: Role in Give My Regards to Broad Street
In 1984, Ringo Starr appeared as a fictionalized version of himself in Paul McCartney's Give My Regards to Broad Street.
1984: Starr narrated Thomas & Friends
In 1984, Ringo Starr narrated the children's series Thomas & Friends.
1985: Became a Grandfather
In 1985, Ringo Starr became the first of the Beatles to become a grandfather upon the birth of Zak's daughter Tatia Jayne Starkey.
1985: Participation in "Sun City" and Carl Perkins' TV special
In 1985, Ringo Starr performed with his son Zak as part of Artists United Against Apartheid on the protest song "Sun City", and was a special guest on Carl Perkins' TV special Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session.
1986: Starr narrated Thomas & Friends
In 1986, Ringo Starr continued to narrate the children's series Thomas & Friends.
January 1987: Death of Elsie Gleave
Elsie Gleave, Ringo Starr's mother, passed away in January 1987.
1987: Abandoned country album sessions
In 1987, Ringo Starr abandoned sessions in Memphis for a planned country album, produced by Chips Moman, after which Moman was blocked by a court injunction from issuing the recordings.
1987: Drumming on "When We Was Fab" and Prince's Trust charity performance
In 1987, Ringo Starr played drums on Harrison's Beatles pastiche "When We Was Fab" and appeared in Godley & Creme's video clip for the song. He also performed at London's Wembley Arena for the Prince's Trust charity.
January 1988: Beatles inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In January 1988, Ringo Starr attended the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in New York with Harrison and Ono to accept the Beatles' induction into the Hall of Fame.
November 1988: Starr and Bach attend detox clinic
During November 1988, Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach attended a detox clinic in Tucson, Arizona, to receive treatment for alcoholism.
1988: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a Beatle
In 1988, Ringo Starr was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Beatles.
1989: Starr in Shining Time Station
For a single season in 1989, Ringo Starr portrayed the character Mr. Conductor in the American Thomas & Friends spin-off, Shining Time Station.
1989: Daytime Emmy Nomination
In 1989, Ringo Starr was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series for his role as Mr. Conductor in the television series Shining Time Station.
1989: Inaugural Tour of Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band started touring in 1989.
1989: Touring with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band
Since 1989, Ringo Starr has toured with thirteen variations of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band.
1990: Release of live album and recording of "I Call Your Name"
In 1990, Ringo Starr released Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band, a compilation of live performances from the 1989 tour. Also in 1990, Starr recorded a version of the song "I Call Your Name" for a television special marking the 10th anniversary of John Lennon's death.
1992: Release of "Time Takes Time"
In 1992, Ringo Starr released his first studio album in nine years, Time Takes Time. The album featured guest appearances by various stars including Brian Wilson and Harry Nilsson, although the album failed to achieve commercial success.
December 1994: Death of Maureen Cox
In December 1994, Maureen Cox, Ringo Starr's ex-wife, died from leukaemia at the age of 48.
1994: Collaboration for The Beatles Anthology project
In 1994, Ringo Starr began a collaboration with the surviving former Beatles for The Beatles Anthology project, recording new songs and giving interviews.
December 1995: Release of "Free as a Bird"
In December 1995, The Beatles released "Free as a Bird", the first new Beatles single since 1970, as part of the Beatles Anthology project.
March 1996: Release of "Real Love"
In March 1996, The Beatles released a second single, "Real Love", as part of the Beatles Anthology project.
1996: Last performance in Japan until 2013
In 1996 Ringo Starr made his last performance in Japan until 2013, after which he would tour the Pacific Rim with the All-Starr Band including a return to Japan
1997: Drumming on McCartney's Flaming Pie album
In 1997, Ringo Starr played drums on McCartney's album Flaming Pie, including the track "Really Love You", credited to McCartney-Starkey.
1998: Release of "Vertical Man" and VH1 Storytellers album
In 1998, Ringo Starr released two albums: the studio album Vertical Man and VH1 Storytellers, a live album from his appearance on the show of the same name.
1999: Release of "I Wanna Be Santa Claus"
In 1999, Ringo Starr released the Christmas-themed album I Wanna Be Santa Claus, which was a commercial failure.
1999: Induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame
In 1999, Ringo Starr was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions to drumming.
2001: Starr reflects on his career in 2001
Speaking in 2001, Ringo Starr attributed the downward turn in his career to his "[not] taking enough interest" in music, referring to himself, Nilsson, and Keith Moon as "junkies dabbling in music."
November 2002: Performance at the Concert for George
On 29 November 2002 (the first anniversary of Harrison's death), Ringo Starr performed "Photograph" and a cover of Carl Perkins' "Honey Don't" at the Concert for George held in the Royal Albert Hall, London.
2003: Release of "Ringo Rama" and formation of Pumkinhead Records
In 2003, Ringo Starr released the album Ringo Rama, which contained a song he co-wrote as a tribute to Harrison, "Never Without You". Also in 2003, he formed Pumkinhead Records with Mark Hudson.
2003: Honorary Santa Tracker with NORAD
In 2003, Ringo Starr served as an honorary Santa Tracker and voice-over personality during the London stop in Father Christmas's annual Christmas Eve journey, as depicted in the NORAD tracks Santa program.
2003: Starr discusses Harrison's songwriting input
In a 2003 interview, Ringo Starr discussed George Harrison's input in his songwriting and mentioned that Harrison helped him complete two of his biggest hit songs, "It Don't Come Easy" and "Back Off Boogaloo".
2004: Continued role as Santa Tracker
In 2004, Ringo Starr continued his role as an honorary Santa Tracker and voice-over personality with the NORAD tracks Santa program.
2005: Release of "Choose Love" and planned demolition of birthplace
In 2005, Ringo Starr released the album Choose Love. Liverpool's City Council announced plans to demolish Starr's birthplace, but later decided to preserve it brick by brick.
January 2008: Release of "Liverpool 8" and Liverpool's European Capital of Culture ceremony
In January 2008, Ringo Starr released the album Liverpool 8, coinciding with Liverpool's year as the European Capital of Culture. He performed the title track at the opening ceremony.
November 2008: Diamond Award at World Music Awards
On November 9, 2008, Ringo Starr accepted a Diamond Award on behalf of the Beatles during the World Music Awards ceremony in Monaco.
April 2009: Reunion with McCartney at David Lynch Foundation concert
In April 2009, Ringo Starr reunited with McCartney at the David Lynch Foundation's "Change Begins Within" benefit concert in New York, performing "With a Little Help from My Friends" together.
February 2010: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
On February 8, 2010, Ringo Starr was honored with the 2,401st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at 1750 North Vine Street.
July 2010: 70th Birthday Concert at Radio City Music Hall
In July 2010, Ringo Starr celebrated his 70th birthday at Radio City Music Hall with an All-Starr Band concert. Friends and family, including Yoko Ono, his son Zak, and Paul McCartney, joined him on stage for the celebration.
2011: Recorded cover of 'Think It Over'
In 2011, Ringo Starr recorded a cover of Buddy Holly's song "Think It Over" for the tribute album, Listen to Me: Buddy Holly.
2011: Listed in Sunday Times Rich List
In 2011, Ringo Starr was listed at number 56 in the Sunday Times Rich List with an estimated personal wealth of £150 million.
2011: Rolling Stone Readers Vote Starr Fifth-Greatest Drummer
In 2011, Rolling Stone readers voted Ringo Starr the fifth-greatest drummer of all time.
2011: Named Fifth-Greatest Drummer by Rolling Stone Readers
In 2011, readers of Rolling Stone magazine voted Ringo Starr the fifth-greatest drummer of all time, acknowledging his impact on the music world.
January 2012: Release of 'Ringo 2012' album
In January 2012, Ringo Starr released his album 'Ringo 2012'.
2012: Wealthiest Drummer in the World
In 2012, Ringo Starr was estimated to be the wealthiest drummer in the world.
2013: All-Starr Band Pacific Rim Tour Announcement
In 2013, Ringo Starr announced that his All-Starr Band would tour the Pacific Rim, including dates in New Zealand, Australia, and Japan. This marked his first performance in Japan since 1996, and his debut in both New Zealand and Australia.
January 2014: Performance at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards
In January 2014, Ringo Starr joined Paul McCartney for a special performance at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, where they performed the song "Queenie Eye".
September 2014: GQ Men of the Year Award
In September 2014, Ringo Starr won at the GQ Men of the Year Awards for his humanitarian work with the David Lynch Foundation.
2014: Surrey Estate Put Up For Sale
In 2014, Ringo Starr announced that his 200-acre Surrey estate at Rydinghurst at Cranleigh was for sale.
January 2015: Tweeted Title of New Album 'Postcards from Paradise'
In January 2015, Ringo Starr tweeted the title of his new studio album 'Postcards from Paradise'.
March 2015: 'Postcards from Paradise' Album Release
In March 2015, Ringo Starr's album 'Postcards from Paradise' was released to mixed to positive reviews, a few weeks in advance of his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
December 2015: Auction of Personal Items
In December 2015, Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach auctioned personal and professional items via Julien's Auctions in Los Angeles, including Starr's first Ludwig Black Oyster Pearl drum kit and a first-pressing copy of the Beatles' White Album numbered "0000001". The auction raised over $9 million, with a portion going to the Lotus Foundation.
2015: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction (Solo)
In 2015, 27 years after his induction with the Beatles, Ringo Starr was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his solo career, in the "Musical Excellence" category.
2015: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a Solo Artist
In 2015, Ringo Starr was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist, recognizing his individual contributions to music.
June 2016: Summer 2016 Tour Production Began
In June 2016, full production began in Syracuse for Ringo Starr and his band's forthcoming Summer 2016 Tour of the US.
2016: Became a Great-Grandfather
In 2016, Ringo Starr was the first Beatle to become a great-grandfather.
2016: Support for Brexit
In 2016, Starr voiced his support for the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, expressing disillusionment with the EU's direction.
July 2017: Release of 'Give More Love' Single
On July 7, 2017, Ringo Starr's 77th birthday, he released "Give More Love" as a single.
2017: Impatient for Brexit
In 2017, Ringo Starr expressed his impatience for Britain to "get on with" Brexit, declaring that "to be in control of your country is a good move".
March 2018: Knighthood Investiture
On March 20, 2018, Ringo Starr was knighted by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, at Buckingham Palace, receiving the title Knight Bachelor for his services to music.
2018: Appointment as Knight Bachelor
In 2018, Ringo Starr was appointed a Knight Bachelor in the New Year Honours for his services to music, a high honor acknowledging his contributions.
September 2019: Announcement of 'What's My Name' Album
On September 13, 2019, Ringo Starr announced the upcoming release of his 20th album, What's My Name, to be released by UM on 25 October 2019.
October 2019: 'What's My Name' Album Release
On October 25, 2019, Ringo Starr released his 20th album, What's My Name, under UM.
2019: Last tour performance until 2022
In 2019 Ringo Starr made his last tour performance until 2022, after which he announced the intention to return to touring with his band.
July 2020: 80th Birthday Live-Streamed Concert
In July 2020, Ringo Starr organised a live-streamed concert in celebration of his 80th birthday, featuring appearances by many of his friends and collaborators, including Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Ben Harper, Dave Grohl, Sheryl Crow, Sheila E., and Willie Nelson. This replaced his annual public birthday celebration due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 2020: Release of 'Here's to the Nights' Song
On December 16, 2020, Ringo Starr released the song "Here's to the Nights".
March 2021: Unlikely to Record Full-Length Albums
On March 16, 2021, Ringo Starr stated in an interview with Esquire that it was unlikely that he would record another full-length album, preferring to release EPs instead.
March 2021: Release of 'Zoom In' EP
On March 19, 2021, Ringo Starr's EP 'Zoom In' was released via UMe.
October 2021: Named in Pandora Papers
In October 2021, Starr was named in the Pandora Papers, which alleged secret financial dealings among politicians and celebrities using tax havens to avoid taxes.
2021: Announced MasterClass Course
In 2021, Ringo Starr announced a ten-part MasterClass course called "Drumming and Creative Collaboration".
February 2022: Announcement of Return to Touring
On February 7, 2022, Ringo Starr announced his intention to return to touring with his band for the first time since 2019.
September 2022: Release of 'EP3' EP
On September 16, 2022, Ringo Starr released the EP 'EP3'.
2022: Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of Music
In 2022, Starr received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from the Berklee College of Music for his "immeasurable impact on music, film and television, and popular culture".
January 2023: Announcement of US Tour with All-Starr Band
On January 12, 2023, Ringo Starr announced that he and the All-Starr Band would be touring in the US from May 19 to June 17.
May 2023: Announcement of Further Tour Dates
In May 2023, a further series of tour dates was announced for Ringo Starr, from September 17 to October 13.
2024: Release of Crooked Boy Album
In 2024 Ringo Starr released the album Crooked Boy as a Record Store Day exclusive, with digital and physical releases on 26 April and 31 May, respectively.
January 2025: Release of Country and Roots Album 'Look Up'
On January 10, 2025, a country and roots album by Ringo Starr titled 'Look Up', produced by T Bone Burnett, was released.
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