Photographed at his drum kit at home in 1981, Ringo Starr first performed with local Liverpool bands, including Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. Soon, his unique drumming style became a key part of the Beatles’ sound. Known for his left-handed drumming on a right-handed kit, he influenced generations of drummers. After the Beatles, he continued drumming on solo albums and collaborated widely across genres.

Today, he lives in an epic $14 million (£10m) mansion in Beverly Hills. It has been reported that each guest room reflects different aspects of Starr's life and career, including tributes to the Beatles.

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Archive photographs of the Beatles at home