Apart from music, this famous personality has been featured in a number of documentaries, television shows and has also hosted the television series, ˜Thomas & Friends'. Ringo Starr was born on July 7 1940, in Liverpool, to Richard Starkey and Elsie Starkey. After the Atlantic crossing the party flew to Paradise Island in the. Joining the Starr family on board were co-star Peter Sellers and director Joe McGrath. After receiving moderate acclaim with that group, he joined ˜The Beatles', replacing Pete Best “ it was a move that changed his life for good! With his inclusion in the group, the band peaked with their albums on most international music charts and although his contribution to music with the band was not lauded as expected, he at least became a well-recognized figure on his own. A Collection of items from the familys QE2 trip to New York and the Bahamas, May 1969, comprising: Four RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 Daily Programmes, 16. When ˜The Beatles' was formed, he was a member of another band called ˜Rory Storm and the Hurricanes'. Personal life: Ringo Starr married Maureen Starkey Tigrett in 1965, with Beatles manager Brain Epstein being best man. Though he suffered from illnesses for most part of his childhood, his poor medical condition inspired him to create a mark in the world of ˜rock and roll'. Ringo Starr is a famous English musician, songwriter and singer, best-known as the drummer of the famous band, ˜The Beatles'.