Ringo in My Life (From Fan to Friend)

Join Gary Astridge, Ringo Starr historian, friend and drum curator, for special talks at The Beatles Story this International Beatleweek.

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Date and time

26th Aug 24, 12:30pm

Ticket prices

£5 per ticket

Location

The Beatles Story

The amazing story of how Gary’s passion for his idol resulted in him becoming part of Ringo’s inner circle.

 

There have been numerous books written about The Beatles, but not many books written with a Beatle!

 

When Sir Ringo Starr wanted to document the history of his entire Beatles drum kits and clothing, he knew that his drum curator/historian Gary Astridge was the man for the job.

 

After a lifetime’s passion of researching, collecting and archiving every detail of Ringo’s drums, it was an honour for Gary to work alongside Ringo in producing surely one of the most comprehensive and beautiful books about a Beatle.

 

‘Beats and Threads’ combines all the facts you could ever need about each kit (where they were bought, played and even what Ringo wore), with the most amazing quality photos. Truly a definitive record of Ringo’s time with the Beatles.

 

Join us on Monday 26th August to meet Gary and hear about what it’s like to work alongside Ringo. This is an up close and personal event, with a chance for book-signing and questions.

 

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gary astridge and ringo starr
Gary Astridge and Ringo Starr

Beats and Threads

This event gives you the opportunity to have your copy of Gary Astridge’s book ‘Beats and Threads’ signed by the author.

‘Beats and Threads’ combines all the facts you could ever need about each kit (where they were bought, played and even what Ringo wore), with the most amazing quality photos. Truly a definitive record of Ringo’s time with the Beatles.

‘Beats and Threads’ is available to buy in our Fab4 Store.

Fab4 Store
Gary Astridge Beats and Threads

The Lotus Foundation

Profit from Gary Astridge’s talks at The Beatles Story will benefit The Lotus Foundation. The objectives of the Lotus Foundation are to fund, support, participate in and promote charitable projects aimed at advancing social welfare in diverse areas including, but not limited to:

  • Substance abuse
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Brain tumours
  • Cancer
  • Battered women and their children
  • Homelessness
  • Animals in need
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One could say that I'm living the dream. I've been interested with access to the most important and valuable drums in the history of popular music. I've had the honor of organizing, inspecting, documenting, archiving, assembling, displaying and helping secure them for history and future generations of music lovers. None of this would be possible without Ringo Starr's authentic affection and youthful enthusiasm for drums and drumming.
Gary Astridge
Ringo Starr drum curator and historian