Welcome to our collection of insightful and inspirational quotes by none other than Ringo Starr, the iconic drummer of The Beatles. Ringo’s wit, humor, and wisdom have left an indelible mark not only on the world of music but also on the hearts of millions worldwide. As a pivotal figure in one of the most influential bands in history, Ringo’s words resonate with authenticity, offering profound reflections on life, love, and the pursuit of happiness.
Throughout his career, Ringo Starr has not only demonstrated unparalleled talent behind the drum kit but has also showcased a remarkable ability to distill complex emotions and experiences into simple yet profound phrases. From catchy lyrics to off-the-cuff remarks, his words have the power to uplift, inspire, and evoke a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era. Join us as we delve into the wisdom of Ringo Starr, where each quote serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of one of music’s true luminaries.
So this is America. They must be out of their minds. Ringo Starr
I love the modern technology now. Ringo Starr
When I was thirteen I only wanted to be a drummer. Ringo Starr
When they come here, the English make a choice: New York or L.A. L.A. suited me better, I just feel comfortable here. Ringo Starr
I mean, I was born the day war broke out, but I don’t remember all the bombs though they did actually break up Liverpool, you know. I remember when I was a little older, there was big gaps in all the streets where houses used to be. We used to play over them. Ringo Starr
Gene Autry was the most. It may sound like a joke – Go and have a look in my bedroom, It’s covered with Gene Autry posters. He was my first musical influence. Ringo Starr
Being in The Beatles was a short, incredible period of my life. I had 22 years leading up to it, and it was all over eight years later. Ringo Starr
I like Beethoven, especially the poems. Ringo Starr
People only look at me as a Beatle, but my friends look at me as a whole person. That’s how life works, but it’s not bugging me anymore. Ringo Starr
I’m not sleeping with all the women I appear with. Ringo Starr
I’m on my feet and I’m doing what I love to do, and I’m in a profession, as a musician, where we can go on for as long as we can go on. Ringo Starr
I’ve said this over and over again, but I love being in a band. Ringo Starr
And in a marriage you can’t TRY and be married. You’re married or you’re not married… as far as I’m concerned. Ringo Starr
I feel the older I get, the more I’m learning to handle life. Being on this quest for a long time, it’s all about finding yourself. Ringo Starr
George was getting alot of independence for himself in those days. He was writing more, and wanted things to go his way – where, when we first started things basically went John and Paul’s way. You know, ‘cuz they were the writers. Ringo Starr
I want to deal with what’s in front of me now to the best of my abilities, and sometimes that’s not very good. But a lot of the days it is really great. Ringo Starr
We will miss George for his sense of love, his sense of music and his sense of laughter. Ringo Starr
Everything government touches turns to crap. Ringo Starr
Well, I’m getting happier all the time, which is very nice. Ringo Starr
People in Liverpool don’t move very far, you know. Ringo Starr
Drumming is my middle name. Ringo Starr
And I came back and it was great, ‘cuz George had set up all these flowers all over the studio saying welcome home. So then we got it together again. I always felt it was better on the White one for me. We were more like a band, you know. Ringo Starr
First and foremost I am a drummer. After that, I’m other things… But I didn’t play drums to make money. Ringo Starr
If you made a record, I’d probably pick out tracks that I like and download that. That’s just how it is. Ringo Starr
At the end of the day, I can end up just totally wacky, because I’ve made mountains out of molehills. With meditation, I can keep them as molehills. Ringo Starr
That’s when we decided to stop in ’66. Everyone thought we toured for years, you know, but we didn’t. I joined in ’62, and we’d finished touring in ’66 to go into the studio where we could hear each other… and create any fantasy that came out of anybody’s brain. Ringo Starr
We’ve got the children so we have to deal with each other because we have to deal with children’s problems, you know, and our own problems. But some days it’s fine, and then some days we just are at each other’s throat. Ringo Starr
I mean, women are very important to me. I don’t know, they just drive me crazy. Ringo Starr
I’ve never been able to sit round on my own and play drums, practice in the back room, never been able to. I’ve always played with other musicians. It’s how I play, there’s no joy for me in playing on my own, bashing away. I need a bass, a piano, guitar, whatever, and then I can play. Ringo Starr
I never studied anything, really. I didn’t study the drums. I joined bands and made all the mistakes onstage. Ringo Starr
I get by with a little help from my friends. Ringo Starr
For me, God is in my life. I don’t hide from that… I think the search has been on since the ’60s. Ringo Starr
I think the most exciting thing is that you expect people our age to know the music, but actually a lot of kids know the music, and if anything is left, we have left really good music, and that’s the important part, not the mop-tops or whatever. Ringo Starr
I’d like to end up sort of unforgettable. Ringo Starr
I couldn’t put my finger on one reason why we broke up. It was time, and we were spreading out. They were spreading out more than I was. I would’ve stayed with the band. Ringo Starr
That’s all drugs and alcohol do, they cut off your emotions in the end. Ringo Starr
And so we went away to play, and we’d come back to Liverpool. And while we were doing this – ‘cuz we did it for two years. And then we’d go to Germany, and that’s where I met the Beatles. Ringo Starr
The second side of Abbey Road is my favorite. Ringo Starr
I don’t talk about myself in the third person, and I laugh at people who do. Ringo Starr
America: It’s like Britain, only with buttons. Ringo Starr
I am a big Beatles fan. And, you know, unbeknownst to anyone, I used to be one. But I have no problems of putting titles and lines from other songs in my songs, because they’re great lines and great titles. Ringo Starr
I don’t collect any memorabilia. I wish I’d have kept everything I had. But who knew you had to keep it. Just gave it away. And we lost so much and we didn’t look after a lot of it. Ringo Starr
And the White Album is important to me for different reasons. One – I had left the band on the White Album. Ringo Starr
