Historian and author Gary Astridge shares information on Ringo Starr's Beatles-era drum kits, gear, and Beatles history. His knowledge is based on decades of research, the documentation of Ringo's kits, and firsthand conversations with Ringo and others who played a role at that time.

Gary Astridge provides a timeline and research information on Ringo Starr's 1967 Ludwig Thermogloss Hollywood maple drum kit. Let It Be drum kit. Get Back drum kit.

Ringo's Ludwig Downbeat kits have many drum shell hardware details in common. The 8" x 12" tom and the 14" x 14" floor tom both use a P-4067 "Baseball Bat" tone control with red felt. The P-1672 mounting bracket features a wing bolt that screws into the casing.

Ludwig sent larger sized drums for Ringo to try, looking for something that would project more sound. Ringo decided on a Super Classic model. The oyster black pearl kit along with another Jazz Festival was shipped to Drum City.

Ringo took possession of his new Ludwig drum set on May 12, 1963. The kit was delivered by Gerry Evans (store manager) and Mark Goodwin of Drum City to the Alpha Television Studios in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Gary Astridge provides a timeline of information on Ringo's 1960 Premier Mahogany Duroplastic drum kit, including hardware and cymbals

Gary Astridge provides timeline and research information on Ringo Starr's famous Beatles-era 1963 Ludwig oyster black pearl Jazz Festival snare drum.

Gary Astridge is a historian, author, lecturer, and curator of Ringo Starr's Beatles-era drum kits and gear. He collaborated with Ringo Starr on the book "Beats and Threads."

During the filming of the Hello Goodbye promo film, Ringo used his 1964 Ludwig oyster black pearl Super Classic drum kit and two others. One was a Star Micro Bop drum kit in white marine pearl aka "Midget Drum Kit" which was made in Japan.

With historical research and exclusive Ringo interviews by the books author, Gary Astridge. Gary Astridge provides first-hand information on Ringo Starr's Beatles-era drum kits, gear, cymbals , and Beatles history.