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Which famous man was born with the name Richard Starkey? Dick Clark Ryan Seacrest Ringo Starr Richard Burton ******** Answer: Richard Starkey, known professionally as Ringo Starr, gained worldwide fame as the drummer for the Beatles. He was born Richard Starkey on July 7, 1940, in a small two-storey house in the working class area of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. In 1962, he officially joined the Beatles, replacing drummer Pete Best. After their first gig at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, Best's fans were so upset by his firing that they gave Starr a black eye. The group's followers eventually came around, and Starr became a beloved member of the band.