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Why was Ringo Starr's nickname Ringo?
Born Richard Starkey on July 7, 1940, in Liverpool, England, Starr got the nickname “Ringo” because of his fondness for rings. A sickly child who missed school often, he left school in his early teens and worked as an engineer's apprentice.
What is the current lineup of Ringo All Starr Band?
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band | |
Genres | Rock |
Years active | 1989–present |
Labels | EMI Rykodisc Blockbuster King Biscuit Koch Disky |
Members | Ringo Starr Steve Lukather Edgar Winter Colin Hay Hamish Stuart Warren Ham Gregg Bissonette |
How long has Ringo Starr been married?
Sir Ringo Starr MBE | |
Years active | 1957–present |
Spouses | Maureen Cox ( m. 1965; div. 1975) Barbara Bach ( m. 1981) |
Children | 3, including Zak Starkey |
Musical career |
Why does Ringo Starr?
How did he get his nickname Ringo Starr and when did he join The Beatles? In the late 1950s, Ringo was playing in various skiffle groups, and he adopted the stage name Ringo Starr. It came from the rings he wore at the time, and also because it gave him a country and western twang.
With historical research and exclusive Ringo interviews by the books author, Gary Astridge.
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