Ringo Starr (Born1940) Poem by Sheena Blackhall

Richard Starkey, MBE,
an only child with rhythm in his bones
In and out of hospital, caught TB,
here’s what he said of his early homes

You kept your head down
You kept your eyes open
You didn’t get in anyone’s way’

Started as a drummer in the hospital band
The beat in his blood was there to stay

Rory Storm & the Hurricanes played
Starr on the drums, their anchor man
Gigs in Butlins, Francre, Berlin
A non-stop party, San Ferry Ann

Rock n’Roll lifestyle, drink, divorce
Barbara Back & Lynsey de Paul
Voice over magic on kids’ TV

4150, a planet called Starr
Names for a drummer whose fame went far