We're celebrating Ringo's milestone birthday by taking a look back at Ringo's formative years: the people, places, and events that made him that perfect final piece in the Beatles' lineup. After an impoverished and sickly childhood, Ringo beat the odds and became the most sought-after drummer in Liverpool.

Plus an announcement about our next #beatlesbookclub and our favorite things of the week!

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