Is Paul McCartney's drumming better than Ringo Starr?
I think this question is best answered by Sir Paul McCartney.In 2015, Paul gave the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech for Ringo Starr. Here is an excerpt about the moment the Beatles were formed:“One night our drummer then, Pete Best, wasn't available, so Ringo sat in. And I remember the moment. I mean, Pete was great, and we had a good time with him. But me, John and George, God bless 'em, were on the front line singing, and now behind us we had this guy we'd never played with before, and I remember the moment when he started to play – I think it was Ray Charles, "What'd I Say," and most of the drummers couldn't nail the drum part, it's a little bit [sings a bit of it]. It was a little difficult to do, but Ringo nailed it. Yeah — Ringo nailed it! And I remember the moment, standing there and looking at John and then looking at George, and the look on our faces was like, fuck you. What is this? And that was the moment, that was the beginning, really, of the Beatles.”
Who is the better drummer: Phil Rudd or Ringo Starr?
No question, Phil Rudd.I’m not suggesting Rudd replace Ringo in the Beatles in an alternate universe, but Phil Rudd’s rhythm was an integral part of AC/DC’s sound during their golden era in the 70’s/early 80’s and resurgence in the 2000’s.Ringo was a…serviceable drummer. He did what he needed to do.
What instruments did John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr from the Beatles play?
Lennon--rhythm guitar Paul McCartney-bass (left handed) George Harrison-Lead guitar, sitar Ringo Starr-drums/percussion
Ringo Starr, A Bad Drummer?
i know, i know, i like ringo starr too, but let's think for a second, i know he was a good drummer for the beatles and their music, but do you think he has the same skill as some of the greats? i just think he's a little above average mq: favorite song that has the word happy in it.
Does Zak Starkey, Ringo's son, although a good drummer, feel fulfilled being less famous than his father?
I think that Zak has as much of a fan base as his father Ringo.This is because he played drums for Oasis for 4 years and also has been the drummer for The Who when they tour.Both Pete Townshend and Daltrey stated that Zak was the best match for the band since the death of Keith Moon.I think that Zak would be pretty chuffed with himself as he is doing what he loves - playing the drums.Zak’s passion for the drums started young:At 8 years old, he became interested in music when The Who's drummer Keith Moon and his godfather, gave him a drum kit.By the time he was 10, he began teaching himself to play the drums. Dad, Ringo only gave him one lesson.By the age of 12, he had his own band called "The Next” and was already performing in pubs.Here is Zak with his Godfather Keith Moon.He has kept busy touring with the Who and Oasis over the years. Here is a list of his associated recording sessions under his belt:Artists United Against Apartheid – Sun City (1985)Roger Daltrey – Under a Raging Moon (1985)Eddie Hardin – Wind in the Willows (1985)Mike d'Abo – Indestructable (1987)ASAP – Silver and Gold (1989)Pete York – Super Drumming II (1989)Ringo Starr – Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band (1990)Tony Martin – Back Where I Belong (1992)Robert Hart – Robert Hart (1992)Eikichi Yazawa - Anytime Woman(1992)The Semantics – Powerbill (1996)John Entwistle – The Rock (1996)Simon Townshend – Among Us (1996)Eddie Hardin – Wizard's Convention, Vol. 2 (1997)The Lightning Seeds – Tilt (1999)Sasha – Surfin' on a Backbeat (2001)Johnny Marr and the Healers – Boomslang (2003)The Who – Then and Now (2004)Oasis – Don't Believe the Truth (2005)The Who – Endless Wire (2006)Broken English – The Rough with the Smooth (2007)Oasis – Dig Out Your Soul (2008)In September 2016, Sshh Liguz and Starkey recorded their first studio album Issues, although there is no set date yet.Here he is smashing it out in a live rendition of “We Wont Get Fooled Again”Zak Starkey - Wikipedia