“Why do the Beatle records feel so great? One word: Ringo."

The Beatles had many gifts. Genius songwriters. Superb musicianship. Wonderful singers. But the band's "feel," as is so often the case, had a lot to do with the drummer. Join The Weeklings' Joe Bellia as he gets behind the kit and digs into Ringo's special sauce.
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[@bills48321]

It seems like Ringo's drumming has gained more appreciation over the years.

[@mumbles215]

I never understood the Ringo bashers, I’ve been in bands with them. I think he’s one of the best if not best rock drummer. That’s feel as this video explained very well, but on his parts. We’ve all heard “Ringo plays the right part for the song”....well, that cause it seems largely true. He does and it takes a very unselfish musician to do so.

[@mtp4430]

bills48321 Yeah, it just takes some people a while to catch on.

[@robertstone1409]

Ringo was the perfect drummer for The Beatles. Like the rest of the band, it wasn't about him, it was about the song. They made records, that was there thing. I can't imagine better drum parts than what Ringo played on those records - which will be around for a very long time.

[@mtp4430]

@@robertstone1409 Yes, on every point 👍

[@edfissinger4296]

We all grew up musically.

[@timotheusn.h.nakashona1001]

Ringo has to be the most underappreciated drummer in history.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Yes, but there's been a movement recently where people are beginning to acknowledge just how creative a drummer he is. Let's face it, without him we would not even have heard of John, Paul or George.

[@robinpowlus9936]

He was very creative and knew how to play for the song. The more I listen to him the more impressed I am.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

@@commonsense4257 Thanks for the history lesson, junior.

[@luxford60]

People forget that he was the only Beatle to be actively recruited.

[@f5mando]

@@luxford60 If your drummer had been Pete Best you would’ve done the same thing!

[@tomcartwright7134]

Simple genius. I have heard really good drummers say there is more to Ringo than people think. Respect.

[@Rushmore222]

That smile on his face when he was playing "All My Loving", tho.

[@frannyp46]

Guitarist here who doesn’t normally watch drum tuition, but this is fun and gold!

[@jodyneal4969]

Drummers have always known. Ringo is amazing

[@giri.goyo_yt]

I was a child in the sixties and played Meet The Beatles and wore out the grooves. Every time I tried to tap out the beat, I would be amazed at Ringo's variation and style and faltered to keep up - AND I KNEW NOTHING OF MUSIC. The classic pop seemed effortless and joyful but it was purposeful and stylized. I mean, trying to karaoke is tricky with those sweet and yet rough vocals. Great demo and history lesson Joe!

[@michaelmanus7765]

I don't know much about drums but always enjoyed listening to Beatles songs and isolating instruments in my head. Ringo's choices add a tremendous amount to the sound and *feel* of the song.

[@ralphferguson9717]

Ringo is the secret sauce. I absolutely love Lennon-McCartney and Harrison. I feel Ringo is on equal footing with the other 3 beatles. Without Ringo there would have been no Beatles

[@richsackett3423]

As a bass player, I dig your playing, attitude and energy. It is weird all these decades later, you still need to explain Ringo's integral contribution to the music of the Beatles. I guess the internet isn't actually making people smarter.

[@joebellia1494]

Thx Rich...

[@timsears951]

its not about being smart about Ringo's contribution...its really about personal preference ....me personally I love Ringo and Te Beatles for that matter ...who doesnt like the Beatles?

[@gkniffen]

The internet is DEFINITELY not making people smarter... 😆

[@georgesotiroff5080]

Dear Rich Sackett, The internet isn’t actually making people smarter, agreed, BUT it is making them more informed. I have been a Beatles nut since I first heard “She Loves You” back in December 1963. Because I am not a drummer I couldn’t appreciate just how Ringo kept the whole song together and drove it forward. This video has opened my eyes.

[@plumerjr]

I think Ringo's drumming has been underappreciated in The Beatles for so long. It's often the drummer in a band that can make or break the sound and chemistry of a group. Led Zeppelin wouldn't have been Led Zeppelin without Bonham. The Who has never the same after Keith Moon passed away. Could you imagine Rush playing without Neil Peart? Ringo was the final piece of the puzzle to join The Beatles and he meshed perfectly. Just my two cents.

[@johnvrabec9747]

We CAN imagine Rush without Neil - Listen to their first album.

[@Martos59]

Glad you get it!!!

[@carminelombardi9575]

T totally agree ... Ringo gave them that positive energy grove, splash and swing. You got that down pat, your a great drummer, because you make it look so easy.

[@chelseachen7732]

I know absolutely nothing about drums, but thanks to this video now I have some ideas of how amazing Ringo is :)

[@markbra]

Beautiful shout out to Little Richards original drummer.

[@tommaloney3938]

I've watched this a dozen times are more and every time I love spending time with this guy who teaches so much in such a short time. but when he lays that groove down and gets that smile on his face your lookn at someone doing what God made them to do.

[@ricomusap614]

Ringo is all about feel and timing By the way so is music

[@Jjrmtv]

YES!!!!!!

[@victoranker2916]

It is so clear how beautiful and sensitive his drumming was in the song "Something"

[@carmeloruiz6021]

Ringo's perfect tempo and versatility. Lennon used to say Ringo always knew where the band was going to.

[@williamrice1955]

One aspect you'll notice with Ringo is how many different bass drum patterns he used. Many of them had never been heard before but they sure were heard by many drummers afterwards. That was the huge difference between Ringo and Pete Best. Pete played almost everything with a four on the floor bass drum/ Boring. No wonder The Beatles loved the difference. It was quoted that the Beatles said "wow what is this?" the first time they played with Ringo... such a change he made. A Groove!

[@joebellia1494]

Love that!!!... yes the bass drum patterns

[@Bassman2353]

We need more of you on KZbin - you explain Ringo's brilliance perfectly and put it in context of his influences. Well done!

[@CultureSonar]

Thanks for the kind note. We're encouraging Joe to do more of these. Stay tuned...

[@davecostello560]

Wow this is maybe the best analysis of why Ringo rocks! You've sold it to me - sheer joy to watch!

[@3sportdad]

WOW. This video, and this guy, left me smiling ear to ear. What a fantastic breakdown of that groove and Ringo's style! I also never connected Bonham's opening riff with the opening to "Keep a Knockin." I feel like a dope! Mr. Bellia, you are an absolute joy to watch. I hope you have other videos on KZbin, because I'm going to start looking for them! I've been a Beatles fanatic for most of my 60 years, and videos like this are gold. I love learning a little more about them every day!

[@maremaid15]

Fabulous drumming and evaluation of the great Ringo. Love your enthusiasm and skill!

[@chuckstenberg]

a valid description of Ringo's unique talent

[@shannonwittman950]

I've always felt that the great Ringo Starr's talent is not that he's all over his drums like Moon or Bonham, but simply that he always knows what to do and when to do it., to best complement a song. Moreover, his back-beat cannot be broken with a sledgehammer. I immediately noticed Ringo's drumming upon my first hearing of a Beatle record, namely "I Wanna' Hold Your Hand." I was no drummer, I was a little kid. Yet, during most of this very British Rock song, I noticed he kept his hi-hat released, seemingly for the auditory energy it provided. Then I noticed he held the hi-hat shut in the middle portion, "... and when I touch you I feel happy inside ..." which is a sort of romantic interlude. The ticking on the hi-hat is ordered and quiet, and might evoke twinkling stars in the night sky (see also George's repetitive acoustic guitar licks on "And I Love Her"). But when the song takes off into energy again, Ringo releases the high hat and joyously accents the repeating "I Can't Hide" crescendo with simultaneous and matching whacks on the cymbal and bass drum. Back then, I just thought that was 'waaaaaaay cool. Still do.

[@billchessell8213]

Oh how many times I’ve heard “Moon and Bonham are SO much better than Ringo!”Not being a drummer I always thought it was me. It’s beginning to be clear that it’s not JUST me!

[@rickkernell2486]

Ringo and Mick Fleetwood both had the ability to add to the music, not detract from it like Moon. Bonham had a tendency to do that at times as well.

[@martyfeldman3269]

@@rickkernell2486 I absolutely love Ringo’s drumming on “Here comes the sun” he’s having a blast. And it shines through like the sun.

[@rickkernell2486]

@@martyfeldman3269 I completely agree.

[@alfching2499]

He’s been compared to a Metronome, Not very Adventurous.

[@lucinhaturnbull687]

Absolutely! Ringo made the difference ,creative and has unique ideas- simple,sensible and steady 💃

[@AARONDAVIDGLEASON]

Man you are awesome. Specificity, good cheer, history lesson, and smiles all around. Keep making KZbin videos, we need more of you.

[@joebellia1494]

Thx Aaron!

[@maxout7306]

This was excellent - Great drumming! In a Paul McCartney interview he said the group became tighter once Ringo joined. Thanks for uploading - Liked.

[@joebellia1494]

Thx

[@f5mando]

This is a great video that you've made here, Joe. I have long appreciated Ringo's work, but having it broken down and explained (with love) I was bursting with joy throughout. Thank you, new Beatles brother.

[@joebellia1494]

Thx so much!!!

[@thomastimlin1724]

As a former music teacher about to turn 65, and big Beatles fan [probably the reason I became a music teacher!] I appreciate your analysis being spot on....after decades of people usually not from our generation who actually lived through the Beatles era, finally Ringo is getting more credit for being "the click track" [I just KNOW you have seen that video lol] and so inventive even in the early recordings. He set a standard FOR THE FUTURE. For decades, most were judging his playing from the eyes on their butts...called "Hindsight" from the present, claiming it was "primitive and easy, then proceed to imitate as you say, and butcher it. [Good point on the bass drum accented 1st beat and the hi hat "both directions stick attack."] Criticism out of time period context is like saying Gene Krupa was no good because he's "old school." Such BS. Ringo was naturally musical, intuitive, and would LISTEN to what was going on around him. He was like Hal Blaine, it was "What can I do to help the song and style, NOT what can I do to get a solo in. Lead guitar players have this same problem....back off jack, let the singer sing, it's not about you right now. Not all songs are call and response you idiots, that's for the blues. How many times have I heard a Ringo lick from every drum set player, pro or not, doing a fill in at the end of a phrase [or not in an appropriate place too] claiming they invented it when it's a Ringo fill, or has a foundational core Ringo invented? too many times!!! Love his triplets at the end of Long Tall Sally, they just floor me, the accents, the energy and all. Only jazz drummers were doing that on their records....until the short triplets on Elvis' Hound Dog record and other artists at the birth of rock and roll. Johnny B. Goode was sort of a half swing, against Chuck Berry's straight boogie guitar. Everyone plays it wrong, they don't swing it, they do straight duple beats. They play the guitar lick totally wrong. Ringo took that triplet idea and expanded them for the big finish on Long Tall Sally, with entertaining body movements onstage. I was in an oldies band on keys, and this bass player I knew well who took over the drums when ours died, he went home, unknown to me, and learned the Ray Charles What'd I Say drumming pattern injected into the Beatles "I Feel Fine." The next week, we played it, he nailed it, my jaw dropped, and I said to him "Damn! Your as good as Ringo Starr!" He took it as a supreme compliment. Others would take it as in insult. How stupid. HE DID NAIL IT! About 64 years old, a furnace guy ...unbelievable. enjoyed your enthusiasm.

[@georgesotiroff5080]

Dear Thomas Timlin, Really enjoyed your story. Thanks.

[@Martos59]

Well said. I’ve managed to play with 2 drummers in the past who played for the song with feel and groove, one was the drummer from INXS and he knew about laying the beat down for the song… I’ve also had the misfortune to play with several drummers trying to show off, throwing rolls all over the place and generally trying to draw as much attention to themselves as possible. Its no fun trying to lock a groove down with that type of player. I would love to play with anyone that could play anywhere near as well as Ringo .

[@balintcse]

Dude you're one of the most likeable people I've ever seen on yt

[@joebellia1494]

Thx so much!

[@maakeklein4073]

Yeh man ah agree.you have great feel.no ego like some,a lot actually, just groove. Nice man.

[@lexpaulson]

@@joebellia1494 I second this … I’ve watched this video about a dozen times now and it always makes me happy. Got me relistening to Little Richard too! You are brimming with the joy and musicality of the Beatles. More please!

[@stephenrn1804]

Super cool post Sir! You’ve got the Ringo right side and Kick going on that’s for sure. Excellent lesson.

[@musiclessons101Max]

That was awesome...I'm not a drummer but I was smiling the whole time as you played All My Lovin" at the end of the vid...really enjoyed it!

[@joebellia1494]

Thx!!

[@dmitrybogatsky1734]

you opened my eyes to this groove, Thank you!!!!

[@martinstubs6203]

I don't knoe the first thing about drumming but this really opened my eyes.

[@maryeckstein7891]

Hey, Joe! Just discovered this channel. Anything Beatles and I'm hooked, especially from someone who really knows what their talking about. Ringo is the best rock drummer ever and I'm glad he inspired you as you are really good, too! And he's the other "lefty" in the group! I'm no drummer, but I think the chorus of Hello, Goodbye, is a good example of where Ringo emphasizes the one beat, too.

[@snidelywhiplash]

Am I wrong, or is the sound very low on this video?

[@gsd4me00]

You're not wrong.

[@joebellia1494]

Could be... I’ll take a look at that next time.. thx

[@michelsavoie6971]

The voice is low compared to all the music. I had to turn the volume up and down.

[@williampatterson1795]

you are correct. and so is Joe Bellia! Ringo has always been the MAN :)

[@williampatterson1795]

ALWAYS, from day one

[@yes_head]

Good analysis. I've always felt that the Beatles brought a "take no prisoners" attitude to pop music that was new. The rhythm section really drove the songs, which til then tended to be polite and kept way in the back so as to not distract from the singers. I think that "in your face" approach is what attracted so many aspiring musicians!

[@charleshuguley9903]

That was great! I've never seen such an encomium to Ringo. So happy and enthusiastic! Thank-you!

[@joebellia1494]

You’re Welcome

[@andyhbassman]

That was so entertaining, enjoyable and educational. Big thanks Joe!

[@gilltim5711]

Totally opened my eyes! (and ears). This really gets to the heart of it. Thanks for this illuminating explanation. Always appreciated Ringo, but now do so even more.

[@ianmiller2349]

That was ace. So much fun. I felt Ringo in your playing.

[@joebellia1494]

Thx Ian

[@nicholaskearney678]

Ringo, a go, go... Love this piece, can hear lyric in the drum swing. Great advice, thanks. Look forward too Beatles doco Nov. 25, 2021.

[@rhythmantic]

Fab educating and entertaining video. I play drums because of Ringo after seeing him and The Beatles on live TV back in February 11th in 1964.

[@robertrussell9336]

The Beatles gave us so much more than most of us even can put a finger on. It all works so well as the only super group that stands up to all of the examination that we give it. Thanks for this great insight.

[@jamesdrynan]

In all the detailed descriptions of how Beatles songs were created, I have never seen any information on how Ringo arrived at his percussion contribution to the tunes. He played for each song what he felt the groove should be and John and Paul and George went along with that, apparently. His input was unusual, unorthodox and perfect.

[@snippletrap]

The other Beatles were constantly telling him what to play. But they weren't drummers, and their ideas often conflicted, so he made do and had the final word. It was very much a collaborative effort.

[@austin78993]

@@snippletrap and that's playing in a band. You all try to tell each other how to play instruments you don't play

[@michavandam]

@@snippletrap "The other Beatles were constantly telling him what to play." This is very interesting to me, since Ringo didn't have any memorable beats after the Beatles. IThat makes me think it was Paul who gave Ringo all these great ideas for different drum beats. Do you have more information about it? What's your source? I'd like to read more about this subject.

[@rareosts5752]

@@michavandam It's not true. The others would usually give some input, but only on top of what he was naturally playing, it wasn't until later on, Sgt Pepper/White Album that Paul got really specific and controlling over the drum parts. The reason why he doesn't have "memorable beats" after the Beatles is because he doesn't have hardly any memorable songs after the Beatles, when he had interesting material to work with he came up with more interesting stuff. Actually if you listen to his albums, he's still doing some fun stuff and Ringo fills, but the songs aren't that good.

[@rareosts5752]

@@snippletrap Their ideas were not "often conflicted", it's not like Paul, George, and John were throwing differing things out, whoever was the main writer of the song had the say, even then it was mainly Ringo. It also differed by the song, sometimes the writer would come in with an exact drum idea, other times Ringo made the part wholly on his own.

[@OldJong]

A day in the life, Come together, Something.... Ringo's genius "made" those songs as countless others.

[@georgedaniels3683]

Brilliant analysis and drumming by you. The Beatles were and will always be the greatest band ever.

[@joebellia1494]

Thx so much George!!!

[@flipflopmcgurt3403]

The jury is out. The Beatles are the greatest ...

[@Martos59]

Such a great analysis of his technique for songs. The more great drummers talk about what Ringo did with the feels the more I am in awe of the guy. I notice in a lot of the footage of the Beatles rehearsing etc Ringo just sits behind the kit and listens!! He really processed what they had come up with was thinking of what would work the best for that song. Gosh I wish they could clone a drummer like him. Great Review!!

[@maximobenatti6110]

Ringo is great... no smoke in your eyes, just concreteness, rhythm, innovation.

[@camiloosoriocardona7178]

Nice. Thanks and regards from Medellín.

[@joebellia1494]

You’re welcome

[@robertbruner7429]

I've been a little confused with All My Loving for years. Got it now! Thank you!! Sometimes (by no means always) duplicating another drummers approach is like opening a combination lock. It's easy once you know the numbers.

[@en3usiastfortesque368]

Always loved Ringo's drumming and personality..... This tutorial shines a light on why Ringo's grooves were so effective.... Clear explanation..... Excellent......!!

[@joebellia1494]

Thx so much

[@mgconlan]

Charles Connor, the drummer on Little Richard's "Keep A-Knockin'," isn't in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame because, though he was the drummer in Richard's tour band, that was the only record Connor made with him. All Little Richard's other recordings for Specialty Records were made at Cosimo Matassa's studio in New Orleans and used his studio band, with Melvin Lastie on drums.

[@firemannj1965]

VERY COOL Joe Thanks for that very cool snipit!! As a new drummer.. those stories and how you show what your doing on the kit as it applies to the song.. AWESOME!!!

[@themole2024]

Great breakdown of All My Loving. I have to go and play it now on the kit.

[@ludwik7326]

Great video, very interesting, Indeed, Ringo made the Beatles swing and groove, wouldn't have been the same without him

[@leftygeezer]

Great job Joe! No one swings anymore. Love the detail here.

[@MacLamar]

I’m subscribing to your channel for 2 reasons: This video was very educational and enjoyable and second your damn smile. All the comments about your smile, it’s contagious. I caught myself smiling while watching you smile. Keep it up 👍 Great video.

[@CultureSonar]

Thanks so much, Mac. We really appreciate the signup, and your kind comments.

[@joebellia1494]

Thx so much Mac

[@NorthWriter]

A half-shuffle! Thank you. I never knew what that hi-hat pattern was called. I played Ringo in a Beatles tribute for a few years and, being a self-taught drummer, I don't know the proper names for a lot of drums-related things (probably not unlike Ringo himself at some point). But that's a great explanation.

[@joebellia1494]

Thx

[@williamrice1955]

Elvis Presley had half shuffles on a lot of his records too. I always thought it was because the drummer was somewhere between a swing and a straight beat. It was new territory for drumming back then. Ringo might have been trying to copy that feel on "All My Loving" and others. No matter...It worked.

[@joebellia1494]

For sure!!.. lots of examples of half shuffles from those days

[@frankhornby6873]

.....🎶...and then while I'm away....I'll write home every day.....🎶.........makes me feel happy!..😃..👍🏻

[@darensweeney5925]

Wow. This may be the clearest, yet most sophisticated, explanation of Ringo's genius I have ever seen. Thanks!

[@joebellia1494]

Thx Daren

[@khmak9387]

I love that you look so happy in your video! 😁

[@EmanBasketballDad]

So awesome! Drumming seems so difficult but you do it so effortlessly. TY

[@johnvrabec9747]

I have loved the Beatles since forever, and the more I learn about their musicianship, I love them even more. There are many websites that dissect each song and enlighten us to the magic of their craft. This was no ordinary bar band.

[@douglasgreen437]

You are so right on Ringo...

[@37Dionysos]

All this is so right-on and a pleasure to watch!

[@johnpaulcarter7]

Wonderful, and more please.

[@rogerbranton1752]

This was presented with true passion and enthusiasm! Nice goin', Joe!

[@joebellia1494]

Thx Roger!

[@timmyfriday2718]

Possibly the nicest smile ever.

[@joebellia1494]

Thx so much

[@darkjanggo]

oh, joe, its actually you!

[@erinlewin5986]

Ringo is a great drummer and a singer!

[@Cefdfsacq]

Listen to McCartney s band of pros doing Beatles.... then listen to Ringo on the originals.....Ringo was the Man!!!!!....always imitated....never duplicated. Absolutely fundamental to the Beatles’ great swinging sound....

[@robertcook2572]

Good point, well made

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

You are so right! I am not impressed with his long-time drummer of today. Looks like a smasher not a drummer. And Joe English was unremarkable as well when Wings peaked in '76.

[@simban00]

Abe's great. Closest to Ringo in drumming style but not Ringo of coarse. In the drumming world there is only one Star(r), the rest are all legends, greats and just drummers, there is even a Best drummer in there. The Beatles went from the best drummer to a Star(r) drummer.

[@beatlecristian]

@@rudolphguarnacci197 And I must do something about it! Joe English was great!

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

@@beatlecristian Meh

[@JoeM390]

Listen to "I Should Have Known Better." Not one drum roll/fill-in! Ringo knew when not to!

[@gregoryeatroff8608]

Ringo always played for the song, not for himself. He never let his ego get in the way.

[@ronniechilds2002]

And for the opposite effect, check out Hello Goodbye, especially the second half--one continuous fill.

[@JayL-]

@@ronniechilds2002 And Rain! Fills all the time! Ringo could play beautiful, steady and composed drum lines like In My Life and then go crazy on songs like Rain. He's awesome and incredibly creative.

[@PaulNose]

Great video! Thanks! ✌️

[@dodojack1045]

Thanks.... just great.

[@leegrabelsky2696]

Joe Thanks . That was suberb...Great Tutorial

[@raphaelpiresfilho9527]

Thank you! You're great!

[@joebellia1494]

Thx so so much!!!

[@idaslpdhr]

Brilliant, just brilliant

[@alfietomkins2453]

Really enjoyed this video. I am so pleased that Ringos drumming is getting the respect it deserves, personally I think he is the greatest of them all. All of these videos on KZbin of Ringos drum parts show that he is a technically great player (the middle section of Something for instance) or the switching time signature on tracks like Happiness is a warm gun. A great drummer

[@joebellia1494]

Thx Alfie...

[@danmiau4206]

Amazing. Love it

[@edwardsfactory]

Thanks for sharing. Great drum knowledge.

[@davidhughes5132]

That was a fantastic explanation. That groove you played showed me why that song is so great. Thank you Joe!

[@joebellia1494]

You’re welcome.. glad you enjoyed it!!

[@dmitrybogatsky1734]

Great Lesson! Thanks alot!

[@MrVJ1062]

When Buddy Rich referred to Ringo Starr as "adequate", after seeing him on "The Ed Sullivan Show", that's a pretty darn amazing compliment from Buddy Rich!

[@tommarks795]

Great!

[@theunwantedcritic]

You know I like to think of myself as being a really good amateur musicologist. I like to think I know a lot about the classic rock era and the relationship between R&B/jazz African-American music (which are my cultural roots by the way) and Rock ‘n’ roll from the mid 60s to probably the mid 90s. The grunge sound definitely was influenced by everything that occurred in the 1960s, and not just stuff that was considered rock ‘n’ roll. But I’m not a musician. I am a fan. The amount of information is available now because of technology is actually forcing me to learn music theory even if I don’t want to. I’m actually amazed at how much I did not know about the genius Ringo Starr. Thank you for this video I will like and subscribe

[@EricHenning]

This is great stuff and welcome education on the soundtrack of my childhood! I’ve seen The Weeklings live and you guys really swing! Minor tech issue: your voice volume was really low - not sure if you were using a voice mic. I recommend the RØDE Go wireless (with tie clip lavaliere) which can plug directly into a smartphone or DSLR. That way you’ll get more voice volume without too much drum.

[@joebellia1494]

Thx Eric... I’ll look into that mix for the next one...!

[@victoranker2916]

And without fail, he always but always smiled.

[@digitalbrain555]

Wow!!!! So awesome!!!!! Sometimes keeping it simple with lots of emotion is key!!! Ringo was so under rated by some music fans/ musicians. Ive always defended Ringo! 😎🔥🎼🔥

[@carminelombardi9575]

Great drumming ... what you just demonstrated looks deceptively simple, only a real drummer can do that. Well done and your smiling says it all. Cheers!

[@joebellia1494]

Thx so much Carmine!

[@buska100]

Great Vid, Thanks for this cool rundown on Ringo's playing and I really dig Your drumming and enthusiasm. Cheers Mate

[@joebellia1494]

Thx so much

[@Skans-Gustav]

Excellent description and explanation of his drumming. And all done with a smile:)

[@joebellia1494]

Thx Gustav!!!

[@jacksonfl]

Well done. Thanks for doing this.

[@funguy4utube]

Fantastic ... Perfect explanation - a real toe-tapper ! I subscribed. Gonna replay and hear again now 😃👍

[@CultureSonar]

Thanks so much!

[@patrikberglund5717]

Great video

[@billchessell8213]

Worked with a drummer and my son used to be a drummer. Neither gets it. When I was young it was Paul that made the band, when Macartney’s first solo album came out I realized that he needed Lennon to give him the creative edge that kept the music fresh. When “All Things Must Pass” came out I realized that Harrison was the heart, and certainly the spiritual part of the band... now after a life of listening it’s Ringo that has always made it fun, catchy, he made the rest stars.

[@pbakerx]

Very fun. Nice job.

[@nicholaskearney678]

What a great tutorial and explanation and demonstration of drumming; Ringo's 🥁 routine and why it worked wonders. Aroha for you're insight and content mate. Nicko

[@caretakerfoch6103]

Great tutorial man. Keep smiling I like your style.

[@JohnMurrayMusic]

I think Ringo was underestimated ; he was so tasteful !!

[@DrDespicable]

Elegant! Ringo drums like a master swordsman fences - with economy and deadly accuracy, never overwhelming the song. You might or might not notice him when he's playing, but you'd definitely notice if he wasn't.

[@paulbadoo9326]

I'd say two words : Ringo AND John. Lennon lead with his rhythm guitar, Ringo locked in, Paul and George added melodic lines from the bottom and top.

[@joebellia1494]

Agree Paul.. John was an amazing rhythm guitarist!!!

[@therazband3007]

John was a freaking amazing rhythm guitarist . Listen to him driving the songs , unreal and under appreciated.

[@michaelscott9995]

No doubt... but.... Paul wrote more of them than John... hard to single any of them out really... 4 truly magical guys all together in one band.. will NEVER happen again..

[@therazband3007]

@@michaelscott9995 paul wrote more songs than John? Maybe in the later years , but not in the early years. Either way, it’s our blessing and treat.

[@a.m.son222]

@@michaelscott9995 John-led material dominated their albums all the way through Rubber Soul, where it started to balance out, then become more Paul centric (White Album being an exception where there is a ton of Lennon material). Look at an album like Hard Days Night where John takes lead on something like 9 of the 13 tracks.