Ringo Starr is a British musician, singer, songwriter, and actor who is best known as the drummer of the Beatles. He was born Richard Starkey in 1940 and adopted the stage name Ringo Starr when he joined the Beatles in 1962. He is also known for his solo career, which began in 1970. He has released 18 studio albums and has had several hit singles, including 'It Don't Come Easy' and 'PHOTOGRAPH'. He has also acted in several films, including Caveman and Blindman. Ringo Starr is an iconic figure in popular music and is widely regarded as one of the greatest drummers of all time.