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Ringo Starr | Stage-used drumhead

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Lot Closed

April 18, 02:36 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 8,000 USD

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Ringo Starr

Stage-used Drumhead


White Remo Weather King Ambassador Batter drumhead (32 cm in diameter). Signed by Ringo Starr ("Ringo [with star sketch]"), and inscribed ("95") in black marker; evidence of wear commensurate with stage use, some discoloration around edges from previous adhesive. [With:] A signed letter of authenticity from James Spence Authentication.


"Before Ringo, drum stars were measured by their soloing ability and virtuosity. Ringo's popularity brought forth a new paradigm in how the public saw drummers. We started to see the drummer as an equal participant in the compositional aspect. One of Ringo's great qualities was that he composed unique, stylistic drum parts for the Beatles' songs. His parts are so signature to the songs that you can listen to a Ringo drum part without the rest of the music and still identify the song" (Steve Smith, Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame).