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Ringo Starr 링고 스타

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Sir Richard Starkey (born 7 July 1940), known as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles. He sometimes sang lead vocals on the group's recordings, usually for one song on each album; these include "Yellow Submarine" and "With a Little Help from My Friends". He also wrote and sang the Beatles songs "Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden", and is credited as a co-writer of three others. Starr was afflicted by life-threatening illnesses during childhood, with periods of prolonged hospitalisation.

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Ringo Starr (링고 스타) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Apple Records.

Details

• Genre: rock music, pop rock, pop music
• Awards: Member of the Order of the British Empire, Academy Award for Best Original Score, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• Birth Date: 7 July 1940
• Birth Name: Richard Starkey
• Nationality: English
• Profession: Musician, singer, songwriter and actor
• Famous For: Drummer for the Beatles
• Occupation: 음악가, 작곡가, 배우
• Notable Role: 비틀즈의 드러머

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• MusicBrainz lists the Korean name as Ringo Starr; KoreaAPI uses 링고 스타 (chosen by source authority).

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