Ringo Starr Through The Years: Photos Of The Beatles Drummer To Celebrate His 82nd Birthday

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Elissa Anderson

July 7, 2023 10:00AM EDT

Ringo Starr is one of the most iconic drummers of all time, as the man behind the kit for The Beatles. Celebrate his 83rd birthday with photos of the star from his young days to now!

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Ringo Starr Through The Years: Photos

Ringo Starr Through The Years: Photos — He’s a Starr! Ringo Starr was born Richard Starkey on July 7, 1940. He was in a number of semi-successful London bands before taking over on drums for The Beatles in 1962, when Pete Best left the group. In addition to holding down the rhythm section, Ringo sings on some of The Beatles most iconic tracks, including “Yellow Submarine” and “With a Little Help from My Friends”. He also wrote and sang the songs “Don’t Pass Me By” and “Octopus’s Garden”. He embarked on a solo career after the group disbanded in 1970 and has continued touring since.

As for his personal life, Ringo has been married twice, first to Maureen Starkey Tigrett from 1965 to 1975, and then to Barbara Bach, who he’s been with since 1981. He is a father of three.

Here, Ringo Starr poses for a portrait in New York on Jun. 13, 2016. He was on a U.S. tour with his All-Starr band at the time.

Check out photos of Ringo Starr through the years here.

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The Beatles In 1963

The Beatles In 1963 — Mod squad! Ringo Starr (far left), strikes a pose with his fellow Beatles Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and George Harrison (left to right) in 1963. Their suits and mop tops would make knees weak around the globe.

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Ringo Starr Snaps A Photo

Ringo Starr Snaps A Photo — Say cheese! Ringo Starr snaps a photo with his classic Pentax during The Beatles Christmas Concert in the UK on Dec. 25, 1963.

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The Beatles In 1966

The Beatles In 1966 — The Beatles leave a Pan Am plane to transfer to another in Boston, Mass., after a flight from London in 1966. A crowd of 600 greeted them but few got to see the group, who was en route to Chicago where they will start their third tour of American cities.

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Ringo Starr In 1969

Ringo Starr In 1969 — Nice digs. Ringo poses in a mansion during the filming of ‘The Magic Christian’ in 1969. The film follows the world’s richest man (played by Peter Sellers) and his adopted hobo son (Ringo), as they set out to test the limits of human vanity and greed through a series of “money games”.

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Ringo Starr In ‘200 Motels’

Ringo Starr In ‘200 Motels’ — Ringo Starr is seen in the surreal Frank Zappa and Tony Palmer movie ‘200 Motels’, from 1971. The movie also the film stared the Frank’s band the Mothers of Invention and Theodore Bikel.

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Ringo Starr & Girlfriend In 1975

Ringo Starr & Girlfriend In 1975 — Ringo Starr and girlfriend Nancy Andrews hang outside of The Tramp Club in 1975. He was accused of cheating on his first wife with Nancy.

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Ringo Starr In 1981

Ringo Starr In 1981 — Ringo Starr sits for an interview in Beverly Hills in Nov. 1981. He had a mullet, a cigarette and a drink in hand, as if it wasn’t already clear it was the 80s.

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Ringo Starr & Barbara Bach In ‘Princess Daisy’

Ringo Starr & Barbara Bach In ‘Princess Daisy’ — Ringo and wife Barbara Bach play around on set on the film ‘Princess Daisy’ in 1983. The couple met on set of another movie, ‘Caveman’, in 1980.

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Ringo Starr In 1987

Ringo Starr In 1987 — Ringo Starr at The Prince’s Trust concert in 1987. He wore a handsome grandpa sweater for the event.

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Ringo Starr In 1991

Ringo Starr In 1991 — Giving back. Ringo Starr braves the rain for the launch of the Marie Curie Cancer Charity in Hyde Park, London in 1991.

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Ringo Starr& Barbara Bach In 1998

Ringo Starr& Barbara Bach In 1998 — Date night at the movies! Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach look so chic at Cannes Film Festival in 1998.

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Ringo Starr In 2001

Ringo Starr In 2001 — Ringo Starr performs with his All Starr Band in London in 2001. His paisley jacket was rather retro.

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Ringo Starr In 2004

Ringo Starr In 2004 — Stop and smell the flowers! Ringo Starr enjoys the Chelsea Flower Show, a British tradition, in London on May 24, 2004.

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Ringo Starr In 2007

Ringo Starr In 2007 — Drumroll please! Ringo Starr drums on the table during an appearance on the British TV show ‘Friday Night with Jonathan Ross’.

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Ringo Starr & Wife At The 2010 Grammys

Ringo Starr & Wife At The 2010 Grammys — Ringo Starr and wife Barbara Bach look like quite the pair at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on Jan. 31, 2010. They both wore black suits and sunglasses after dark.

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Ringo Starr In 2012

Ringo Starr In 2012 — In full bloom! Garden enthusiast Ringo Starr attends the 2012 Chelsea Flower Show in London.

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Ringo Starr In 2016

Ringo Starr In 2016 — Ringo Starr poses for a portrait, in New Yor on Jun. 13, 2016. He was touring the US with his band at the time.

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Ringo Starr Performs In 2019

Ringo Starr Performs In 2019 — Peace out! Ringo Starr rocks a peace sign tee as he and his All Starr Band bring down the house during a concert at L’Olympia in Paris on Jun. 6, 2013.

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Ringo Starr In 2021

Ringo Starr In 2021 — Still cool. Ringo Starr flashes a peace sing while arriving for ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ in LA on Sep. 23, 2031.

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