The Beatles' former drummer Pete Best announces retirement 'due to personal circumstances' - Liverpool Echo

Original Beatles drummer Pete Best announces his retirement

Musician, who played with the Beatles between 1960 and 1962 until he was replaced by Ringo Starr, says he ‘had a blast’Pete Best, the first drummer to perform with the Beatles before he was replaced by Ringo Starr, has confirmed his retirement.The 83-year-old’s brother, Roag Best, announced the news on social media on the weekend, writing that the drummer would no longer be performing with his band, the Pete Best Band. Continue reading...

Pete Best, Former Beatles Drummer, Announces Retirement Due to ‘Personal Circumstances’

Original Beatles drummer Pete Best has announced his retirement from the music industry at the age of 83. His brother Roag announced on X this past Saturday that he’s dropping out of the public eye due to “personal circumstances.” “Well what an absolutely wonderful ride we’ve had,” wrote Roag. “However, everything comes to pass. My […]

The Beatles’ original drummer Pete Best retiring over ‘personal circumstances’ at 83

Pete Best was the original drummer for The Beatles from 1960 to 1962 before they replaced him with Ringo Starr.

Pete Best, Original Beatles Drummer, Announces Retirement

Pete Best is stepping away from the spotlight. On Sunday, Best — who was the original Beatles’ drummer before Ringo Starr — confirmed that he is stepping away from public appearances and performances. “Well, what an absolutely wonderful ride we’ve had,” wrote Best’s younger brother Roag on the social media platform X. “However, everything comes to pass. My brother Pete Best has announced today he is retiring from personal appearances and perfo…

The Beatles' former drummer Pete Best announces retirement 'due to personal circumstances' - Liverpool Echo

Pete was The Beatles' original drummer