Pete Best at Liverpool Beatles Museum

[@TomByron-h7s]

Pete secured his place in history. That's good enough for me

[@robinrobyn1714]

Me too!!

[@stevescontriano860]

He blew it. He missed too many gigs. In Germany. That’s what happens when you love somebody else it in for you

[@stevescontriano860]

He got Paid. 4,000,000

[@robinrobyn1714]

@@stevescontriano860 ?!

[@michaelrose5614]

@@robinrobyn1714 Probably talking royalties from Anthology sales where he is possibly on a couple of tracks and other early stuff he may have been involved with.

[@cornucopia8591]

I always loved the way this man speaks and behave. Might be not the best drummer in the world but jeeez what a class act he is!

[@angelicaquirarte]

Is very nice man and class true

[@justinherbert9146]

I met Pete around 2001 - he was very nice, easy to speak with and i told him i was honored to meet him, he took a photo with me - God bless Pete and his family!

[@sallyraynor8984]

Pete is part of the Beatles story, always will be, as will his beautiful mother

[@thekitowl]

Along with anyone else who played with them .

[@markzee6331]

@@thekitowlStuart Sutcliffe. That’s it!

[@HonkyReduction-b2g]

@@thekitowl Chas Newby, Norman Chapman, Tommy Moore, Eric Griffiths, Pete Shotton or Ivan Vaughan

[@jerryjazzbo2845]

I'm so glad that Pete and Stuart are part of this...especially Pete. After all, they are also Beatles (well, kind of).

[@rodito1969]

Pete always be a Beatle, and he helped to build the foundations of the band in the early years, no doub.

[@georgeschaut2178]

Pete brought the band to the edges of superstardom & deserved every penny he received in royalties...George, Canada

[@imemine6494]

.. that's not what Brian epstein told him in 1962?

[@georgeschaut2178]

@@imemine6494 My understanding is that Epstein called Pete into the office that fateful day & told him (without any other Beatles present) that "the boys had a meeting, & it's been decided that Ringo's in & you're out..." It's the kind of dirty job that a manager is paid to do. gs

[@imemine6494]

@@georgeschaut2178.. thats absolutely correct

[@KC-wi4gh]

@@imemine6494 Brian Epstein was tasked to do the dirty work for other 3 Beatles who didn't have the bottle to face Pete themselves. It doesn't matter in the grand scheme what Brian thought. He wasn't a Musician. He was their Manager and he did the Business role very well. I think if he had any say on the " Pete " situation he wouldn't have dismissed him from the group.

[@kikeolvera2614]

Pete Best, he's part of Beatles history. At the end, he received respects!!

[@angelalvarez7935]

Pete is a great man! My deep respect for his work.

[@KC-wi4gh]

Pete is definitely a true Gentleman. Down to earth and I respect him for the way he has handled interviews etc down the years. He never bad-mouthed his former Band mates. A class act on and off the stage.

[@joanlorente1974]

A Great Moment! What a lovely man Pete is, so humble and quiet, and his brother Roag is the Fun of the party. Great Museum!

[@lucyfaiella7220]

❤❤❤❤ I LOVE Pete BEST... Just a great person...LOVE YOU ❤❤

[@65TossTrap]

Pete has to be one of my favorite characters in the pantheon of Beatles history.

[@Kimians]

I can’t help but feel the psychological impact that PB must have endured for the past 60 years or so. I sincerely hope that in some way, he has made a success of his association with events such as this. Respectfully.

[@angelicaquirarte]

Exactly

[@allenf.5907]

I believe that he has but it came in the form of royalties.

[@accounti98476]

He made 8mill in 1995 from royalties from some of his work been used in the anthology project

[@anthonyciriglo3677]

Pete and Stuart definitely part of the whole Beatles story.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Pete, absolutely. Stu, not so much. Nice bloke, but his biggest contribution to the band was his haircut.

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

Pete's heart is bumping faster, you can tell it by the expression of his eyes. Good man ,sensitive and humble. Pete, you are the Best of the Beatles! And you have been the only one ( i've seen the P.B.B. 3 times here in Italy) that always spent some words for Stuart, i don't Think that Paul ever reminded the great artist they had in the band, perhaps not good as him as bass player, but surely a great painter. I'm sorry for Stuart fate .

[@tomm3950]

"Over 30 years later, Best received a major monetary payout for his work with the Beatles after the release of their 1995 compilation of their early recordings on Anthology 1" I'm so glad he did !

[@alabamabandofbrotherscampb8777]

This is fantastic and Bravo 👏 to Pete Best!

[@bquinn4533]

Peter always conducted himself with enormous dignity.

[@thekitowl]

Your joking of course.

[@thefonzkiss]

Except when he tried to sue the band in 66.

[@HonkyReduction-b2g]

No he didn't.

[@nervo6321]

Pete was there at the beginning of the biggest and best band in history you can never take that away from him.

[@mustafa1name]

The Beatles (and the Quarrymen) existed long before he joined, but arguably they became a rock and roll band when they took on a permanent drummer.

[@JuanLopez-ef5pr]

@@mustafa1name 2 or 3 years is a long time ??

[@mustafa1name]

@@JuanLopez-ef5pr When you're a teenager, it's an eternity. Lennon and McCartneys first phase of songwriting, probably over a hundred songs, were composed in that time, for example.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@mustafa1name Wrong. The band did not take on the name, The Beatles, until a few days after Pete joined the band. In fact, it was Pete's idea to drop the word "Silver" from their name. After some discussion, they all agreed with him.

[@mustafa1name]

The point I was (obviously) making is that the group existed before Pete joined it, not that it was under a specific name at the point he joined. This is clear from the fact that I mentioned two names. So, no, not "wrong" unless you pretend I was making a different point. Points for pedantry can only be awarded if they are credible.@@Cosmo-Kramer

[@mrmillcake8525]

this man is a legend...

[@rodolforamirez4237]

Por supuesto es la leyenda es el baterista original de "the beatles" antes que ringo

[@rodolforamirez4237]

Cuando era el quinteto de liverpool ....JOHN LENNON.. PAUL MCARTNEY...GEORGE HARRISON STU SUTCLIFFE... AND ....PETE BEST para mi ringo fue el gran intruso

[@steveshattah]

Just not as a drummer.

[@luisa.millan9953]

Pete un abrazo desde Puerto Rico, siempre serás un Beatles.

[@andrewmills509]

The Beatles museum is awesome is much more interesting then the Beatles experience in the docks it focuses on the Hamburg and pre Beatles days, it is well worth a visit for any Beatle fan. Pete Best is great his stories provides amazing insight into the Casbah, Hamburgand pre Beatlemania days I’m so pleased he got his rewards in the end for his important contribution to the Beatles journey.

[@ronmartin4212]

At least Pete is still here,and still included in the bands history.With John and George gone,Paul ,Ringo and Pete do still carry the Fabs torch.Love to see Paul and Ringo keep in touch with him.The three have that history between them.Ringo and Pete were friends before the Beatles hit big.

[@allenf.5907]

I don't think that they did stay in touch with him. But someone from their business team had to with the Anthology.

[@rickyang6134]

I hope someone will make a movie on Pete Best's life story.

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

Years ago came out a movie titled " Backbeat" ,it was mainly focused on Stuart, but all the Beatles of course were involved. The actor ( i don't remember who ) making the part of Stu was great !!

[@rickyang6134]

@@patrickbuzzo1970 yep, I remember that one. Stephen Dorf played Stu Sutcliffe.

[@angelicaquirarte]

Me too or even a documentary im glad he fund happines

[@mariohuerta8816]

Eres parte de los beatles mis grandes respetos.😀😇😎❤🤍🤍👍💂👨‍👨‍👦‍👦🫂🫂

[@peacefulchildren2270]

Pete thank you!!!🥁💗👍✌️☮️👋 Merry Christmas!!!🎄

[@cherylbean521]

God bless Pete Best

[@sen5908]

Forget good or bad drummer, he WAS a Beatle, that's something none of us can say, he WAS there at the very start, and to me that's the most important time, he has a good family, good health, and a few squid in the bank, he is alive unlike George and John, he is still a grounded person, still a scouser, and still lives in the city ❤

[@seanwhalley2293]

So he should there is only one Pete Best a very nice bloke I meet him a few times he signed my Early Days Beatles Album and The Beatles With Tony Sheridan Album .

[@hoodedman07]

I would be happy to be Pete Best honestly. He is part of the Beatles legacy, a very very important part of it, and he remained a pure kind man. He didn’t lose himself in the industry with all the money and drugs and women ect. He also made a good chunk of money off the anthology project. He simply wasn’t a good enough drummer to get the Beatles to where they went, but it’s not like his legacy will be forgotten. He will always be remembered

[@thekitowl]

He’s no more important than anyone else who played a part in the rise of JL ‘s band.

[@paulweston285]

@@thekitowl Rubbish Quarreymen were nothing, Pete was in a band called the Beatles for 2 years

[@beaulyons1977]

Ringo isn’t that good of a drummer either 😂

[@paulweston285]

@@beaulyons1977 He was a genius on drums

[@eddieharr]

I met him in Lafayette, Louisiana and he was extremely nice and friendly. Got him to sign the photo of him and the rest standing around the train car

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

Eddieharr, l' ve took a couple of photographs with him in 2002 when he was touring here in Italy, it was afternoon, and he was drinking beer with his band , when I've asked him to share some pictures with him , he was very friendly, a nice person . Too bad that ,at night almost at the end of the concert, while they were playing " Roll over Beethoven " , a hard rain started to fall ,and therefore that was the last song . However, i have had a very good impression. Greetings from Italy, Patrick

[@eddieharr]

@@patrickbuzzo1970 He stayed after his show in Lafayette and had many drinks with all of us who were there. He hung out with us all for at least a couple hours. Very nice man.

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

@@eddieharr Pete ....simply the Best !!

[@eddieharr]

@@patrickbuzzo1970 Ive had the pleasure of meeting Paul and Ringo as well. Both in Shreveport, Louisiana at different times. Ringo was very short and kind of stand off-ish. Paul was extremely friendly and polite

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

@@eddieharr wow ! You have met 3 of the Beatles! You have been lucky! About the " Beatles world" , i had the pleasure to share a beer with Billy Preston, summer 1980,here in Italy he was touring with his singer Syreeta ( i believe it was her name ) ,it was before the concert. Very kind, smiling guy! As stupid as i am ,i have lost his autograph, but i have kept a part of that concert in cassette and converted to Cd ,he gave me the microphone for 1 second while playing "Get Back" and so i can still hear my voice " singing" with him! Also i've met all the original Quarrymen, Colin Hanton was very pleasant, amusing person! As last , Tony Sheridan, kind of little bit crazy guy, but, believe me , always available to talk with whoever wanted to spend some words with him .But not everybody speaks english here, so.....

[@JuanRuiz-pb9jn]

Le tenemos una gran estimación, felicidades

[@shivasirons6159]

Almost one of the most famous people on earth, almost fabulously rich, pete always seems like a nice guy but i just cant get over what might have been, im pleased to know hes a secure man, me? I,d be devastated!

[@allenf.5907]

Sure that he was back in the day. The D-word.

[@scottandrewbrass1931]

Ringo was a drummer and Pete Best owned a drum kit too.

[@thekitowl]

Like it 👍

[@stuartwray6175]

Don't be brassy

[@ROLLCOLLIN]

Pete Holds the Beat

[@jesmardepaula1141]

O nosso primeiro baterista. PETE BEST ❤❤❤❤

[@merseybeat1963]

Read his book it really is fantastic.."The Pete Best Story" But it is basically really about the Beatles up till they exploded.

[@thekitowl]

And is full of BS as I later found out .

[@merseybeat1963]

@@thekitowl What is BS

[@thekitowl]

@@merseybeat1963 Shite from bull.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@thekitowl How typical of a liar, you make a brash claim and when asked to back it up you give a snarky non-answer. smh

[@tubergetrude333]

a decent man , has a place in the beatles story,

[@jakeanthonyriley2142]

I was there today it was brilliant Pete best was so lovely and kind and he was good friends with my uncle who was also in the Mersey beat era he was in sonny webb & the cascades king size Taylor & the dominos and the four most and was also again good friends with Pete best & the Beatles

[@theblytonian3906]

Pete deserves recognition and kudos. Without him sticking by them through those trying formative years in Hamburg & Liverpool, what direction might fate have taken. I always thought Lennon's later disparagement of him or that fact spoke volumes about Lennon's character rather than reflect upon Pete's or his ability as a drummer.

[@TheBlackStormX]

“Pete Best Is The Best Former Beatle Drummer, He Joined On August 1960, The Beatles And Pete Best Were Enjoying Their Music Together, Unfortunately For Pete Best, He Was Kicked Out By The Beatles, If My Friends And I Have A Band Called “The Silver Beatles” We Would Love For Pete Best To Join Us, As A Second Drummer” - Shadow Samurai

[@nigelbaker5062]

The good thing is after 62 years, Pete Best is still not going on about it!

[@jimmyginus]

When he returned in the 80s, he should have spent 1/2 his time on stage drumming+ the other 1/2 out front singing like Ringo +Dave Grohl did. : ))

[@radiocameron]

Pete forever, Ringo never!

[@michaelharrington75]

Yeah, that sure stood the test of time, huh? After a couple nights of hearing Ringo those chants went silent.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@michaelharrington75 Lol...what a joke! It wasn't "hearing Ringo" that allowed The Beatles to weather the storm of fan backlash that included riots on Mathew Street, billboard protests, and all-night vigils outside Pete's home, with girls sleeping in his garden. It was that the Mersey Beat paper announced a couple days later that The Beatles recording contract was official and they would be flying to London on September 4th for their first recording session. There were over 500 bands in Liverpool at the time, and The Beatles were the first EVER from the city to get a recording contract. I'm sure many fans swore The Beatles off forever because they had betrayed Pete, but most stuck with them because of their Liverpudlian pride in having a signed rock group of their own, warts and all.

[@jackjohnson6339]

Pete sure looks great but he did seem a bit tired. Hope all is well with him. He's such a great guy with one hell of a life story.

[@robertgarcia4117]

From Steve. Pete Best is the best 👌 👍.

[@Colsoloact-po9wv]

It’s about time Paul, Ringo and Pete met up and gave interviews….surely enough water has flowed under the bridge now!?

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

Would be so nice, but the main obstacle is Paul, i think he still feel dirt inside .

[@beaulyons1977]

Why would they do that? Life goes on 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@patrickbuzzo1970 Hello Patrick! Ringo feels dirty deep down, too. He and Pete were mates. The two of them would go sightseeing together in Germany, go to the movies, and get drunk 'til the sun came up. When Pete was sick one day in December of 1961, he called his mate Ringo and asked him to fill in for him that night as The Beatles' drummer. After the show, George Harrison asked Ringo if he'd like to join the band permanently. Ringo replied, *"Sure I would. But you've already got a drummer."* In other words, if you can get rid of Pete, I'm in! Disgusting.

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

@@Cosmo-Kramer well said , Cosmo Kramer 🤝

[@chadlpnemt]

Pete is actually a very good ambassador of the early Beatles. Ringo could talk about the scene in general but he wasn't in the group yet. Pete's stories have been consistent over the years. Paul's stories always seem to have a different feel every time he tells them. It's too bad Paul or Ringo couldn't reach out to him.

[@Revolver1981]

I wish someone would arrange for the three of them to get together and do a speaking event talking about the old days. Surely someone could arrange that.

[@donna25871]

@@Revolver1981 Why? Pete hasn’t been part of Paul and Ringo’s life since 1962. That’s over sixty years ago.

[@donna25871]

Why? That’s life and Pete needs to get over it. If he’d been a decent drummer John and Paul would have kept him. But he was crap.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@donna25871 You wanna know the truth about why Ringo Starr got Pete Best's job? It had nothing to do with drumming talent, it had everything to do with jealousy. Pete was the far and away most popular Beatle with the fans, club managers, and press. Not just for his leading-man looks, but because he was a great drummer. But hey, don't take my word for it. Here's what a contemporary drummer of Pete's said when he was asked in an interview what he thought of Pete's drumming: *"He was a genius. You could sit Pete Best on a drum kit and ask him to play for 19 hours and he'd put his head down and do it. He'd drum like a dream with real style and stamina all night long, and that really was The Beatles' sound, forget the guitars. I was amazed when they replaced him. I even thought about learning guitar so he could be the drummer in my band. The Beatles didn't hate Pete Best, but they didn't want to be outshone by their drummer. Ringo was a good drummer but he was more ordinary."* -- Chris Curtis, drummer for The Searchers, a great Liverpool band who scored a 1964 Top 3 Hit in the US charts with their classic, "Love Potion # 9". Chris saw Pete Best play many times in both Hamburg and Liverpool during Pete's two years as The Beatles' drummer.

[@gordonteats298]

LOVE THE JEWS by APOLOGETIX a great Beatles parody of LOVE ME DO

[@joeoconnor5400]

What I have noticed about Pete Best from interviews I have seen and read by him is he appears to still have some affection for John Lennon. They seem to have had a good relationship as Best said Lennon was the one he got on with the most. This is despite some nasty comments made by Lennon about Pete Best in the early 70's. It seems Lennon was still in touch with Mona Best as Pete claims Lennon asked Mona if he could borrow her father's war medals to wear for the Sgt Pepper cover, which she agreed to do. Regardless of the debate whether Pete Best was a better drummer than Ringo Starr, the fact remains Best contributed to the evolution of British pop and rock during his time with The Beatles. He could have been replaced anytime by the others, but they chose not to and his dismissal was a mess which put Brian Epstein in a difficult position.

[@michaelharrington75]

The story about John asking Mona to borrow the medals has been proven false. Neil Aspinall was in a relationship with Mona Best at the time, and just picked the medals up on the way out the door. He let John wear them for the photo shoot, and took them back when it was over.

[@mustafa1name]

There is surely no debate about whether Ringo was a better drummer than Best? Certainly none within the Beatles, none in Liverpool at the time, and none from any of the people who auditioned or recorded them, or any serious biographer.

[@michaelharrington75]

@@mustafa1name Nope. No debate. Ringo was a far better, and more creative drummer.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@michaelharrington75 Pete was a better drummer than Richard. A natural. Faster hands. Martin rejected Starkey's recording of, "Love Me Do", the same as had Pete's a couple months earlier.

[@michaelharrington75]

@@Cosmo-Kramer No, Marin released Ringo's version as the single, and he was allowed to record from then on through til the end after the one time when Andy White was called in. Ringo was a far superior drummer to Pete. Pete's timing was very inconsistent. He had no originality, and didn't continue to grow as a drummer. Four different producers said Pete wasn't a quality enough drummer to do studio work. That's why he got the boot! The history has already been determined, and written. Nothing can change that now.

[@ronmartin4212]

Wow!Simons a doppelganger for Van The Man Morrison!!

[@paulnicosia8804]

Tuesday 27 December 1960 the Beatles played Litherland Town Hall and blew everyone away.... they never looked back after that. That was the tipping point. After that they gigged consistently, with block bookings (promoters booked them for a block (multiple) of shows) and earning more each time. They attracted Epstein's attention, and he was motivated to invest time and money to build their career. That is almost 2 years (20 months) before Ringo joined. Discussions about who's better or what ever discussion point you want to raise is academic, and completely irrelevant. Pete was part of that key period and Ringo was not. These are facts. it's amazing to me that tons of people have opinions about this when they are all based on history as told by the victors and sycophants.

[@paulnicosia8804]

Further, I raised the point that Pete's story and contribution has never been told properly with Mark Lewisohn. His response was ..."I stand robustly behind everything I included in the book, and, ditto, behind things not included, which owed solely to lack of supporting detail - quotes, etc. I am satisfied that I am the first and only writer to give full and even attention to the Pete Best side of things. This will continue in books 2 and 3." Lack of supporting detail....... Just to be clear, IMHO, if you can only read one book about the Beatles I would highly recommend Mark's book(s) Tune In (both the standard and extended editions). He does an amazing job of telling the story in context of time, meaning that he doesn't let hindsight bleed into it's telling. However, I think that he does use foretelling language on a number of occasions, when discussing Pete Best. Frankly people just don't want to know otherwise right now.

[@beaulyons1977]

The Beatles were only 2gether for 6-8 yrs, so 2 yrs is a big chunk of that

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@paulnicosia8804 Tune In, is a hatchet job against Pete Best. What a piece of garbage.

[@wormsnake1]

Pete seems in poor health here? He seems quite hesitant and breathless. I hope he’s okay? His legacy in terms of being apart of the Beatles story is well and truly cemented. Without him as a drummer for those 2 years they would not have made it as a band. John even said “some of our best stuff was never recorded”. This period was when Pete was behind the drum kit. It was also with Pete that they gained there huge local following. This was the bed rock of there success. Crazy to think he played more gigs with John, Paul and George than Ringo did!! I personally believe it was a combination of “many factors” that resulted in Pete’s leaving the fab 4. His looks, his character. his drumming, his popularity, the timing, his mother etc…I’m pleased he was remunerated by the Anthology and it was what he deserved. It’s lovely to hear him tell the old stories and he can always say “he was there”. God bless you Pete!!🙏❤️🎼.x

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

Stoker : 🤝

[@graham2sexy955]

I think its nerves. He mentions it's 2 and a half years since he last did this

[@bobsmith3291]

Must be so heart breaking knowing that the band went on to be as big as they were and a lot of people will never know his name .

[@thekitowl]

He never shuts up about his role in the Band so everyone knows who Pete was.

[@angelicaquirarte]

@@thekitowl emm nope any beatles fan know him if you read books, interviews,documentaries etc is part of history

[@thekitowl]

@The Witch House you obviously haven’t seen Pete’s interviews or the programs he’s been on or the YT videos about him.

[@thekitowl]

@The Witch House wow….and your Liverpudlian.

[@luiscorro1924]

Will never understand why Pete Best has never been invited back to play, at least once and a couple of songs, by Paul.McCartney

[@michaelharrington75]

Well, the Beatles fired him because he wasn't a good enough drummer. Maybe that's why?

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

What John Lennon declared? " we have been cowards" . Luis Corro, maybe these words can explain everything.

[@imemine6494]

.. why?.. embarrassment,cuz it would not go down with Ringo.. or that he doesn't care for him.. for me, it cuz its probably the darkest chapter in the beatles history.. even Lennon said, we were cowards for not telling him personally

[@paulmarsh8974]

Because the past is the past... I don't think Paul has a close relationship with Pete.. Why try to pull off something that was never there.. Obviously Pete is taking advantage of this story...

[@KC-wi4gh]

I agree with you. I have held the same view since Pete came back into the Music Business in 1988 after a break of 20 years. Life is too short in my opinion . I would love to see Paul and Pete do something together maybe at The Cavern with Paul's Band and Pete as a special guest.

[@timfronimos459]

I wonder if Pete ever saw or spoke w the other Beatles since he left the group? I wouldnt get that he had. just curious.

[@spaceengineer1452]

What posters ?

[@gordonteats298]

COME TO FATHER by APOLOGETIX a great Beatles parody

[@timfurnier7061]

Many people negatively comment on the firing of Pete Best from the Beatles and the way it was done. I say that they should try to put themselves back during that time. They had no idea they were going to attain SUPER stardom. We think of the situation as being cutthroat, but had the Beatles not hit it so big, Pete's sacking would've just been another bad break....something many musicians experience. Could the other Beatles have handled the situation better? Of course, but they were kids. I don't know that I could've done better. However, remember that Pete did get a big payout. For the tracks on which he appeared on the Anthology albums, he said he got about a seven-figure remuneration. He even said that that sort of made up for what happened.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Oh STFU, Pete devoted 2 years of his life to the band, and they did him dirty the moment they got a record deal. Disgraceful.

[@jdemarco]

Good point.

[@ralphbenites1312]

Ringo’s drum kit should of been here.somebody has it just hope he keeps it all original

[@yell50]

I feel sorry for him, but hey he is a wealthy man with his share of the royalties from the Beatles anthology album and he deserved every single penny Pete also deserved his place in history as a former member of the greatest band in the world. Pete shared in the struggle with the band of eating crap food sleeping in terrible conditions and playing for hours on end then Ringo comes in just before they hit the big time and grabbed the glory. and was the luckiest man in the world. maybe in another parallel universe Pete was never sacked and it was always John Paul George and Pete.

[@stormytempest6521]

Mark, i'm from liverpool, it was'nt like that believe you me.

[@yell50]

@@stormytempest6521 Well here is the guy who put in a hell of a lot of research time, so sorry I am going to take his research as fact unless you have a more reliable source of information.

[@stormytempest6521]

@@yell50 Look Mark, They were watching RICHARD STARKEY ( RINGO ) for a long time, Pete was a good drummer alright, but RINGO was more skilled, by the way do you want the name of the drummer they really really wanted? but life got in the way, regards.

[@yell50]

@@stormytempest6521 I was not saying Ringo was not a good drummer so I don't know what point your trying to make. My point was Pete deserved his place in history and every penny that he recieved for being a former beatle. I am sure the surviving beatles would feel the same. I only hope one day Pete Paul and Ringo would visit the cavern and have a pint together That would be a perfecting ending to an incredible history.

[@stormytempest6521]

Hello again, and YOUR point is exactly?

[@Luileadolfo]

I wonder why, any of his former bandmates invited him to share the stage or play on a recording. The same happened to The Who s, Doug Sandem or The Rolling Stones, Carlo Little. All were the originál drummers.

[@bonifaciomagdiwang1697]

Maybe that's why he doesn't fit to the Beatles is because he is a very good person and good living

[@stevekonetske4126]

The band could have been a bit kinder and more compassionate to Pete when they made it big.

[@robinrobyn1714]

I totally agree

[@robinrobyn1714]

Mona Best said that,as well, during an interview.

[@PaulLea]

Yes they could have been nicer about it when it happened and also they could have at least tried contact Pete through the decadeds, it would have given everyone concerned some peace of mind. At the time of Pete,s fireing they still had't made it BIG and it's very infortunate for Pete they did hit the big time just after that. Macca could still meet him if he wanted to..also Ringo could too just to be nice to Pete. Ringo has no real connection to Pete though other than he was offered Pete's job as drummer. It was a cool jesture for Pete to donate those posters. They look very basic but are real treasures.Rock On Pete.🤩🥁.

[@michaelharrington75]

@@PaulLea Ringo knew Pete too. Rory Storm and the Hurricanes shared the bill with the Beatles at a club in Germany.

[@timfurnier7061]

Well, put yourself back during that time. They had no idea they were going to attain SUPER stardom. We think of the situation as being cutthroat, but had the Beatles not hit it so big, Pete's sacking would've just been another bad break....something many musicians experience. Could the other Beatles have handled the situation better? Of course, but they were kids. I don't know that I could've done better.

[@ramalama9650]

Back in his day did everyone face the opposite direction and have their backs to someone they were speaking to? The reason I ask is because every time he mentions speaking to some one he says ... I said or they said turned around and said ...

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

It's just an old expression, not literal.

[@rodolforamirez4237]

Lastima que no tenga subtitulos en español

[@michaelwells6797]

What a sad little man.

[@lgaytan65]

One of the harshest bad breaks in music history. I've always felt bad for Pete, since he was in the trenches with John, Paul & George when they played the crappy clubs in Hamburg & other raunchy places, so to get kicked out of the group on the cusp of world wide fame was a truly heartbreaking experience for this poor man. I have nothing but my deepest respects & apologies to a guy who did absolutely nothing wrong to deserve such a crushing blow like this one. Don't get me wrong, I like Ringo, but was Starr that much better than Pete on drums???? I've heard the majority of Beatles songs that both Best & Starr played on, & I don't hear much of a difference to kick a bandmate out that cold blooded. Don't get me wrong, I loved the Beatles all my life, but I'm just saying.......

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Well said. Here's the truth about why Ringo Starr got Pete Best's job. It had nothing to do with drumming talent, it had everything to do with jealousy. Pete was the far and away most popular Beatle with the fans, club managers, and press. And John, Paul and George couldn't handle it. But hey, don't take my word for it. Here's what a contemporary drummer of Pete's said when he was asked in an interview what he thought of Pete's drumming: *"He was a genius. You could sit Pete Best on a drum kit and ask him to play for 19 hours and he'd put his head down and do it. He'd drum like a dream with real style and stamina all night long, and that really was The Beatles' sound, forget the guitars. I was amazed when they replaced him. I even thought about learning guitar so he could be the drummer in my band. The Beatles didn't hate Pete Best, but they didn't want to be outshone by their drummer. Ringo was a good drummer but he was more ordinary."* -- Chris Curtis, drummer for The Searchers, a great Liverpool band who scored a 1964 Top 3 Hit in the US charts with their classic, "Love Potion # 9". Chris saw Pete Best play many times in both Hamburg and Liverpool during Pete's two years as The Beatles' drummer.

[@lgaytan65]

@@Cosmo-Kramer I also read that Paul was kind of jealous of Stu Sutcliffe who was the biggest hit with the girls back in the early days, so I think that jealousy had something to do with Pete being kicked out. By the way, the drumming by Chris Curtis on "Love Potion #9" is out of this world. Thanks for that info regarding what he said about Pete that I have to agree with.

[@samanthastanton6128]

He needs to rest a while. He doesn't do stuff like this often

[@GolfTesla]

It would be nice if Paul and Ringo would one day reconcile with Pete, the same as Paul and John did eventually.

[@thekitowl]

Why ?

[@gerardmcnally]

FFS Peter, give it a rest !

[@tonyrossas5979]

Three Beatles (John, George and Paul) were coward when asked to Brian Epstein to dismiss Pete Best (Paul McCartney admitted it). Two of them are dead. Take care, Paul...

[@alfredbalurandavocol5769]

I hope McCartney and Best have one last time to play together.

[@tassosfotinopoulos4519]

Pete will never be a Beatle. The Beatles we love.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Speak for yourself. Pete is my favorite Beatle.

[@beholic]

God bless Pete , he is of course a nice man. He definitely is a part of Beatles ( a very small part). His contribution to Beatles music production is zero. And I think was too conservative for the Beatles spirit , especially too far from John's mind.

[@BazzerObama]

He just never really gelled with John, Paul or George. He was one of them but wasn’t ‘at one with them’. It’s a bitter pill to swallow for sure, but at least he made a few million out of the Anthology albums. George Martin simply didn’t rate him and refused to use him in the studio, let’s face it George Martin is a musical genius so would know whether a drummer can keep time or not in a nano second. Somethings simply aren’t meant to be.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

*"I didn't rate Ringo when I first met him. He couldn't do a drum roll, and he still can't."* ~ George Martin on why he rejected Ringo's recording of, "Love Me Do", on the grounds that Ringo's timing was not good enough for the official recording (an assessment agreed with by Paul McCartney)

[@timfurnier7061]

He sure wasn't blessed with the charisma of the other three.

[@scottandrewbrass1931]

Or the talent.

[@charlescline6546]

Pete deserved a better career.

[@ronwood7029]

Pete has no hard feelings he accepted what happened with dignity

[@donna25871]

Pete is a side note of The Beatles story at best. It’s sad that he needs to still be an appendage to get his validation. In many ways he still hasn’t moved on from being sacked by Brian Epstein.

[@jamesinbradford5882]

I think Pete should just let it be ! Time to retire, he made his money from Anthology 1. History proves Ringo was the right drummer cause he was better !

[@robinrobyn1714]

I agree but I disagree. I'm a huge Beatles fan, and Pete Best was an integral part of the early Beatles ascent to success. His story is important and fascinating to those who are interested in the Beatles biography, and in Rock and Roll History in general.

[@michaelharrington75]

Well, he was part of the Beatles early history. May as well get everything documented while he's still around. It's not like he's talking crap about them, or anything like that. He has memories, and is telling his story.

[@robinrobyn1714]

@@michaelharrington75 Exactly!!

[@garyconnor910]

Pete Best developwed the "Atomoc Beat" which EVERY drummer copied in Liverpool after the Beatles return. What you should worry about is what was lost over 50 years when you listen to the Album Haymans green.

[@georgesgirl]

My thought is that it had nothing to do with Pete's drumming but how Mona (his mother) kept interfering. She wanted to tell them what to do and wanted to make Pete the leader of the band. She had a strong personality and I think clashed with Epstein plans and management. I might be totally wrong, but it's my opinion (which I'm entitled to).

[@thekitowl]

You make a strong point that may have a bearing on Pete’s dismissal, however as many others have pointed out Pete was never one of them & never bothered to strengthen his position within the band. In fact his photo appearing in MB when the band got signed to EMI was probably a bigger reason to get shot of him, so Bill Harry has to take the blame for Pete’s dismissal.

[@georgesgirl]

@@thekitowl thank you for the explanation.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Well, you are totally wrong, Mona did not want to make Pete "the leader of the band", and she did not interfere with Brian managing the group. He might've felt threatened by her at times, but that's because Brian felt threatened by anyone who had any influence on the band. But it was not that big of a deal to Brian, because when John, Paul and George told Brian they wanted to replace Pete, Brian fought them hard to keep Pete in the band. Not only did he like Pete, but he knew Pete was the biggest attraction in the band. Brian even enlisted Cavern DJ and Beatles insider, Bob Wooler, to try to talk them out of it, but they would not budge. So Brian reluctantly did the deed and sacked Pete.

[@RS-ni3lj]

The clown's still milking it.

[@xenaluck]

Ringo kept a steadier more consistent beat. Miles better than Best.

[@davidshapcott8]

Let it go, Pete. You weren’t good enough to be a Beatle. No shame in that. Few people would have made the grade. I wasn’t good enough to be in the boxing team and got tossed out around the same age as you were tossed out of the Beatles. I agreed with the coach and let it go. I’m not still harping on about how unfair it was. Not everyone makes a good boxer. Not everyone makes a top musician.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

If you think Pete was sacked because of his drumming abilities, I've got a bridge I'd like to sell you. LOL

[@HonkyReduction-b2g]

He still clings on to the past and thinks he's part of the Beatles. lol. What a joke. He acts as if he's entitled. I don't see Chas Newby, Norman Chapman, Tommy Moore, Eric Griffiths, Pete Shotton or Ivan Vaughan act like he does.

[@marvinhancock6433]

You've got to love Pete what a humble guy it seems like Paul has tried to erase his from history Paul loves to rewrite history because as George Harrison said Paul thinks he is the Beatles Pete should go down in history as the first drummer of the Beatles and I'm glad he finally got paycheck from the anthology movie as

[@josedelgadillo4804]

Faul (?)

[@jorgejimenezgomez6470]

Todo lo que digan no sirve mucho, Pete Best no tuvo ningún éxito con Los Beatles, sólo es un lejano recuerdo para la verdadera banda y para el mundo en general

[@edwardprudence1171]

what might have been.......

[@Jaybee1957]

Jeez he might be a great guy but get over it, lots of people get fired from bands you've made your money give it a rest

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Get over WHAT, you twit?! This is a video about Pete, an original Beatle, sharing unique Beatles memorabilia. Get over yourself. smh

[@speedoflight9005]

The most famous drummer for the reason to be fired from the band because he wasn't good drummer.

[@crumblefest]

Pete got a lot of money from the anthology project... finally. He was discharged from the Beatles in a poor manner. He deserved better...

[@carlomayr4494]

Io non ho niente contro Pete Best perché nel 66 avevo 7 anni quando ho preso pererback writer il batterista era Ringo. Solo dopo ho saputo la storia. Mi dispiace x lui ma nessuno dei 4 lo ha più nominato o ricordato probabilmente a livello rapporti umani a torto o ragione non andava d accordo con gli altri.

[@ferdinandwang1165]

Pete and the Beatles were meant to be famous. Just not together.

[@menzerroku4708]

If he improved he could be in Ringos place😒

[@bluedot6933]

the Beatles were better with Pete. Paul and John had such egos they couldn't have anyone outshine them.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Bingo!

[@michaelsorrells4649]

The Beatles Magazine should be fired

[@nicholaslongford-solopage4476]

Not a good drummer still isn't a good drummer. I'm sure he's a nice fella but average player.

[@CowboyStag]

He doesn’t look entirely well.

[@JuanLopez-ef5pr]

They needed a good drummer...not a great guy.

[@Catsrock-u7y]

Pete Best was robbed. Ringo sucks as a Drummer. It’s my opinion and I am using it. It was politics.. Paul John and George did not have the courage to fire Pete. They had there manager do it for them. Very courageous of you lads they were. Pete is a perfect Gentleman. Always meets with us fans. Ringo warns everyone with peace and love. That he can’t do this and that. Cause he is busy ? Please Ringo go to hell.

[@stevep1941]

My late uncle used to see The Beatles in Liverpool way back then and told me that all the girls hung around Pete at gigs, and the other three guys were very jealous. Ron Richards at Abbey Road didn't think much or Pete OR Ringo's drumming at their demo sessions apparently.

[@MeBallerman]

@@stevep1941 Oh - so when Ringo joined, the fans turned their backs on them? Beatlemania stopped when Pete Best was kicked? The girls never screamed again? John, Paul, Ringo and George just weren't good enough to make it big? Yeah, just imagine how famous The Beatles would've become if Pete had stayed. They really didn't produce any music of notice after Best left. It all stopped there. Yeah, true that.