Episode #8: ‘The Beatles’ Superstarr Drummer’

Rock-solid and understated, subtle yet ballsy, inventive and full of feel—these are just some of the descriptions that have been applied to the artistry and iconic, highly influential drumming of Sir Richard Starkey, M.B.E. Now, hot on the heels of Ringo’s 78th birthday, Richard, Erik, Allan, and Craig analyse and appraise his Beatles-related contributions behind the kit—both onstage and in the studio—while discussing his musical evolution, comparing him to his contemporaries, and assessing if he was indeed the man best suited to drum for the world’s greatest rock group.

Featured tracks:

• Rain
• Long Tall Sally
• I Call Your Name
• I Want to Hold Your Hand
• She Loves You
• Ticket to Ride
• Please Please Me
• Thank You Girl
• I Feel Fine
• You Can’t Do That
• You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me
• A Day in the Life
• Long Long Long
• The End
• Good Morning Good Morning
• Here Comes the Sun
• I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)