As for Ringo Starr, he did get to play drums on ... when the music starts to play. “Take It Away” started as a song-for-hire effort. But it ended up squarely in Paul McCartney’s wheelhouse ...

Undaunted, John got in touch with Paul to finish the song. Apparently, it didn’t take long ... led to Paul playing drums. 16th January 1964: Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney of British pop ...

John was beyond tired with Paul’s so-called “granny music” and let him know about ... When Paul felt he had ideas for Ringo to try out on drums, he wouldn’t be shy about telling him.

Later in the White Album sessions, Paul McCartney played drums ... also away for the recording of “The Ballad of John and Yoko.”) In the week after that recording, they decided to take another ...

His steady timekeeping on the drum kit helped propel The Beatles to international fame, and he earned millions of dollars playing music. He only roomed with Paul McCartney while with The Beatles ...

Paul McCartney played bass; John Lennon played rhythm guitar; George Harrison played lead guitar; and Ringo played drums. As for vocals, each member of the band might take the lead, depending.