Pete Best was the original drummer for The Beatles from 1960 to 1962 before they replaced him with Ringo Starr. The "fifth Beatle" is putting his drumsticks down for good. Primary Menu Sections ...

Now 82, the so-called “fifth Beatle” is on the road so much that he rarely sees home. Advertisement. ... Original Beatles drummer Pete Best to perform in Columbus. Advertisement.

Pete Best — the original Beatles drummer — confirmed he is stepping away from public appearances. ... To many, Best is known as “the fifth Beatle” for his time in the group.

Pete Best: The Forgotten Beatle and His Bittersweet Story. Story by Luca von Burkersroda • 6d. 1 / 10 ...

Pete Best, the original Beatles drummer before Ringo Starr, announced his retirement on April 6. He performed with the legendary rock band, which includes Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George ...

Pete Best at the Little Steven International Garage Festival at Randall's Island on Aug. 14, 2004. ... To many, Best is known as “the fifth Beatle” for his time in the group.

The Beatles fired him in 1962, now Pete Best ends his music career. Before retiring, he revealed whether he's still angry at his former colleagues including Paul McCartney.

Original Beatle Pete Best to 'Come Together' with his band in Columbus. Belinda M. Paschal. ... Now 82, the so-called “fifth Beatle” is on the road so much that he rarely sees home.

Pete Best, the 'Fifth Beatle' who was dismissed from The Beatles in favour of Ringo Starr in 1962, has asked Paul McCartney if he can open for him at the Manchester show of his Got Back tour ...

Original Beatles drummer Pete Best has announced his retirement from the music industry at the age of 83.. His brother Roag announced on X this past Saturday that he’s dropping out of the public ...

Now 82, the so-called “fifth Beatle” is on the road so much that he rarely sees home. ... Original Beatles drummer Pete Best to perform in Columbus. Show comments. Advertisement.