One of the two surviving members of The Beatles turns a young 81 today. Iconic drummer Sir Ringo Starr MBE (born Richard Starkey), as most know, wasn't the first drummer for the band, but he was the best by far and is perhaps the most beloved member of the group, who usually played the carefree and befuddled member.
Here are some tunes with him as lead singer, showing both his playful side on Buck Owens' "Act Naturally" and more serious side on "It Don't Come Easy," and "Photograph."
