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WELCOME RINGO STARR (Room 118)
The true reason behind Pete Best’s sacking in August 1962 has never been officially explained. Various reasons have been suggested: George Martin disliked his drumming; Pete’s popularity with the ladies caused jealousy among Paul and John; he was a loner who didn’t fit in; or the others had already befriended Ringo Starr in Hamburg and wanted him in the band. The real cause was likely a combination of all these factors. Whether Brian Epstein or the Beatles themselves ordered it, the decision was swift and brutal. Pete later said he never saw it coming, especially as the band was just about to take off with a manager and record contract.
The Beatles’ first gig with Ringo was on 18th August 1962 at Hulme Hall, Port Sunlight, followed by an interview for a local hospital radio show. The next day, they returned to the Cavern Club, where Pete’s fans, furious at their hero’s dismissal, caused scuffles. George Harrison was assaulted and sported a black eye for weeks, visible in their first EMI photo shoot—a lasting record of fans’ anger. Ironically, less than four weeks after Pete’s departure, Ringo was dropped from a recording session at Abbey Road in favour of session drummer Andy White.
Despite this, national and global success was imminent, and Ringo went on to play an integral role in the band’s rise, at times becoming the most popular Beatle in the USA, their main market.
Artwork © Shannon
WELCOME RINGO STARR (Room 118)
The true reason behind Pete Best’s sacking in August 1962 has never been officially explained. Various reasons have been suggested: George Martin disliked his drumming; Pete’s popularity with the ladies caused jealousy among Paul and John; he was a loner who didn’t fit in; or the others had already befriended Ringo Starr in Hamburg and wanted him in the band. The real cause was likely a combination of all these factors. Whether Brian Epstein or the Beatles themselves ordered it, the decision was swift and brutal. Pete later said he never saw it coming, especially as the band was just about to take off with a manager and record contract.
The Beatles’ first gig with Ringo was on 18th August 1962 at Hulme Hall, Port Sunlight, followed by an interview for a local hospital radio show. The next day, they returned to the Cavern Club, where Pete’s fans, furious at their hero’s dismissal, caused scuffles. George Harrison was assaulted and sported a black eye for weeks, visible in their first EMI photo shoot—a lasting record of fans’ anger. Ironically, less than four weeks after Pete’s departure, Ringo was dropped from a recording session at Abbey Road in favour of session drummer Andy White.
Despite this, national and global success was imminent, and Ringo went on to play an integral role in the band’s rise, at times becoming the most popular Beatle in the USA, their main market.
Artwork © Shannon