Home of Ringo's Beatles Kits and so much more.
WEBSite created with support from The Bryant Group, Classic Drummer Magazine, and The Classic Drummer Hall of Fame. Historian and author Gary Astridge shares information on Ringo Starr's Beatles-era drum kits, gear, and Beatles history.
1963 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl Downbeat | Ringo’s Beatle Kits
WEBRingo took possession of his new Ludwig drum set on May 12, 1963. The kit was delivered by Gerry Evans (store manager) and Mark Goodwin of Drum City to the Alpha Television Studios in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.
1967 Ludwig Hollywood Maple Drum Kit | Ringo’s Beatle Kits
WEBGary Astridge provides a timeline and research information on Ringo Starr's 1967 Ludwig Thermogloss Hollywood maple drum kit. Let It Be drum kit. Get Back drum kit.
1960 Premier Mahogany Duro Plastic Kit | RingosBeatleKits.com
WEBGary Astridge provides a timeline of information on Ringo's 1960 Premier Mahogany Duroplastic drum kit, including hardware and cymbals.
Ringo Starr's Beatles-era Cymbals | Ringo’s Beatle Kits
WEBIt’s impossible to think of a Beatles performance without envisioning Ringo “painting” his hi-hats with his trademark swing technique, transitioning to the bell of his ride cymbal during a song’s “middle eight”, or dropping a perfectly placed crash after a uniquely syncopated fill.
Snare Drums & Percussive Instruments | Ringo’s Beatle Kits
WEBRingo Approved. Beatles-era snare drums and other percussive instruments used during Ringo Starr's career with The Beatles. | Ringo's Beatle Kits.
Gary Astridge - Historian and Author | Ringo’s Beatle Kits
WEBGary Astridge is a historian, author, lecturer, and curator of Ringo Starr's Beatles-era drum kits and gear. He collaborated with Ringo Starr on the book "Beats and Threads."
'63 Ludwig Jazz Festival | Ringo’s Beatle Kits
WEBThe Ludwig Downbeat kit traditionally came with a Downbeat piccolo snare drum (4" x 14") and the Super Classic kit came with a SUPRA PHONIC 400 Snare Drum (5" x 14"). Ordering a Jazz Festival was an additional cost.
Collector's Store, and so much More | Ringo’s Beatle Kits
WEBOffering unique quality collectibles, some found nowhere else but here. The Beatles drop-T logo drumheads and more. Shop with confidence.
Beatles Percussion and Accessories | Ringo’s Beatle Kits
WEBThese tambourines are very heavy and hard to control over a period of time. Historian and author Gary Astridge provides information on Ringo Starr's Beatles-era percussion and accessories. This includes bongo drums, cowbells, …