Re: Story about Ringo


I know that Ringo Starr has been the subject of some debate on this forum. In today's USA Today (don't ask), Dennis Diken, the drummer for Smithereens, did a piece on Ringo's influence. It's a good read. It's probably on their web site, but I don't have a link.

Marty
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Say what you want about about Ringo's drumming, but he has a "feel" that is near-impossible to emulate. When you're propelling a band, it's all about support and groove.

The word synergy gets bounced around a lot on this forum. Those four players in the Beatles had some serious synergy. I can't imagine how those tunes would sound with another person drumming. I feel that Ringo was just the right drummer for that band.