Original Beatles drummer Pete Best announces his retirement

Musician, who played with the Beatles between 1960 and 1962 until he was replaced by Ringo Starr, says he ‘had a blast’Pete Best, the first drummer to perform with the Beatles before he was replaced by Ringo Starr, has confirmed his retirement.The 83-year-old’s brother, Roag Best, announced the news on social media on the weekend, writing that the drummer would no longer be performing with his band, the Pete Best Band. Continue reading...

Original Beatles drummer Pete Best announces his retirement

Musician, who played with the Beatles between 1960 and 1962 until he was replaced by Ringo Starr, says he ‘had a blast’

Pete Best, the first drummer to perform with the Beatles before he was replaced by Ringo Starr, has confirmed his retirement.

The 83-year-old’s brother, Roag Best, announced the news on social media on the weekend, writing that the drummer would no longer be performing with his band, the Pete Best Band. Continue reading...