US EditionPete Best, Original Drummer for the Beatles, Announces His Retirement
- Pete Best, the Beatles' original drummer, announced his retirement at the age of 83.
- Best's start with the Beatles began in the late 1950s when they were the Quarrymen.
- Roag, his brother, announced Pete's retirement on X, citing personal circumstances for the decision.
- Roag shared that Pete said he is stepping away from personal appearances; Pete wrote, "I had a blast."
- While Best's performance with his band is in question, he fondly recalls his time with the Beatles.
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Feeling Old? Original Beatles Drummer Pete Best Retiring at 83, Was Replaced by Ringo - Showbiz411
Pete Best is retiring from personal appearances. The 83 year old was the original drummer for The Beatles. When he couldn’t make a gig, Ringo Starr arrived. And the rest history. Pete’s retirement was announced by his decades younger brother — via his mother, Mona — named Roag. It’s nice to see the brothers are […] The post Feeling Old? Original Beatles Drummer Pete Best Retiring at 83, Was Replaced by Ringo appeared first on Showbiz411.
Pete Best, Original Drummer for the Beatles, Announces His Retirement
Close to 65 years since he rose to fame as the drummer for English rock icons The Beatles, Pete Best has announced his retirement. 83-year-old Best’s retirement was announced on X (formerly Twitter), with his brother Roag confirming that the drummer will no longer be performing as part of the eponymous Pete Best Band going forward. “Well what an absolutely wonderful ride we’ve had. However, everything comes to pass,” Roag noted. “My brother …
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