Hello, I'm nalem and I'm writing a paper on Ringo Starr. Over the past few years I've been a Beatles fan. But I know of many people who have a large distaste for Ringo Starr. The hate spans from young adults in their late teens and early twenties to fans from when the band was still together. I thought perhaps the older fans hate Ringo Starr because they preferred Pete Best. But what do the younger fans know of him? Why should they hate Ringo? I just can't find the answer. If anybody knows with perhaps some proof (sources) that would be swell. Thank you.
Hello. what on earth do you base that on? Sorry, but it's silly. While people may debate his drumming skills, he is universally (as far as I know) acclaimed as the likeable, unaffected Beatle. I think in your desire for some meat for your paper you're inventing a problem that doesn't really exist - you should be in politics.
I wouldn't say (I can't believe) that a fan of the group can hate Ringo ... "hate" is a strong word to use here ... what's more, he's very beloved and respected ...
Welcome to the forums, nalem ... hope you'll enjoy them!
I'm one of the people who has certainly noticed unjustified contempt for Ringo over the years. I'm surprised that so many fans here haven't noticed. Many times I've heard people knocking Ringo; even Beatles' music admirers.
I think that maybe (I said, maybe!) the main reason is because when they were famous in the sixties, people were comparing Ringo's songwriting skills with John, Paul, and George. And, also perhaps, comparing Ringo's looks with John, Paul, and George in the screaming girls phase. And, perhaps, the 'drummer being a guy who hangs around with rock stars' kind of thinking.
Anyway, I don't know for sure. But, we've had this discussion in the past I think though some time ago.
^bemusement and humour maybe, but contempt? He has earned the respect due of The Beatles drummer and has never pretended to be anything else. He has always been completely upfront about his limitations., i would have to some examples of contempt to be convinced.
but i heard that in sixties people from USA really like Ringo, and even they like him much more than John, Paul or George. It was something like this in interviews: "Ringo, John, Paul and George"
As I said before - I didnt heard that people HATE Ringo - hate is such a big word - but I agree that they understimate him in past and now too.
Ringo is a beautiful witty & funny guy everytime i listen or hear him being interviwed! He makes me laugh so much, he was a very important ingrediant in the shape of the beatles. I don't think Pete Best worked with the humour (maybe? ), so they needed that change.
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... what's more, he's very beloved and respected ...