Definition

Proper noun * Richard Starkey: The birth name of Ringo Starr, an English musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the drummer for the Beatles.

Usage

• Richard Starkey is used primarily in biographical or formal contexts to refer to the individual's legal name before adopting his stage name.
  • The musician known as Ringo Starr was born Richard Starkey in Liverpool.
  • In the official records, his name is listed as Richard Starkey.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used to distinguish the private individual from his public persona, "Ringo Starr."
  • The biography explores the life of Richard Starkey, the man behind the legend of Ringo Starr.

Variants and Related Words

• Ringo Starr (proper noun): The stage name and professional identity of Richard Starkey.
  • Ringo Starr is celebrated for his distinctive drumming style.
• The Beatles (proper noun): The iconic rock band in which Ringo Starr was the drummer.

Synonyms

• Ringo Starr: This is the direct and most common synonym, though it is a stage name rather than a true synonym for the birth name.

Noun

1. rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)