Many look upon Ringo Starr as that second-rate substitute who replaced the original Beatle's drummer Pete Best. Did not add much to the team and was never really accepted and respected as a real Beatle. Said to be the fourth-most important member of a four-person band. Well, maybe not. Who is Ringo Starr? “Ultimately what’s most impressive about Ringo Starr isn’t what he’s been, but rather who he is,” wrote Rolling Stone rock critic David Wild. “The man’s great heart and soul, his wit and wisdom.” Indeed, his music has always emanated from his warmth, humor, and exceptional skill, manifesting in songs we know and love: With A Little Help From My Friends, Don’t Pass Me By, Octopus’ Garden, Photograph, It Don’t Come Easy, Back Off Boogaloo , You’re Sixteen (You’re Beautiful and You’re Mine), Don’t Go Where the Road Don’t Go , The No No Song , and Never Without You, to name a few. Since beginning his career with The Be...
New SIMPLE SOLUTIONS for PLANET EARTH AND HUMANITY: This blog site derives from the original version of Planet Earth & Humanity, but will be more WE than ME. The coverage will remain similar, but perhaps these postings will seem to come from a parallel universe, or maybe even Purgatory. But truth and reality will prevail, with dashes of whimsy and levity to help make your day.