Sir Richard Starkey, also known as Ringo Starr, after he was awarded a Knighthood during an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London
Starr, 77, previously said: “It’s great! It’s an honour and a pleasure to be considered and acknowledged for my music and my charity work, both of which I love. Peace and love. Ringo.”
Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison of The Beatles holding their MBEs in 1965
“Ringo was totally knocked sideways but is chuffed to bits.”
George Harrison and John Lennon never received knighthoods, and will now not do so as recipients have to be alive to accept the honour according to current rules.
The star, real name Richard Starkey, got his first drum kit as a Christmas present aged 17.
Within five years he was part of the biggest band in the world.
Ringo, who is said to be worth £300million, was born and raised in a two-up, two-down terraced house in Madryn Street, Liverpool, to a docker dad and bakery worker mum.
Ringo is seen during an iconic performance with his fellow Beatles on a London rooftop near the end of his career with the legendary band
By the time the Beatles were formed, Ringo was already on the tour circuit with the successful band Rory Storm and the Hurricanes.
The Fab Four’s manager Brian Epstein poached him to replace Pete Best as drummer in 1962 and it completed the magic formula that catapulted the group to international fame.
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Described as the “most overdue knighthood of all time” by musical writer Sir Tim Rice, the honour was presented by the Duke of Cambridge.
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