Ringo Starr Had the Most Ringo-Like Response to a Near-Death Experience in Mexico
When The Beatles added Ringo Starr as their drummer, the perception was he was just along for the ride. Even though he copied another song for his only Beatles drum solo, Ringo was hardly a passenger on the Fab Four’s flight to fame. However, he was along for the ride on a plane that nearly crashed, and Ringo had the most Ringo-like response to his near-death situation.The timekeeper sometimes acted as a buffer between John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison. Ringo developed close bonds with his bandmates. He moved in with George when The Beatles first relocated to London. He only roomed with Paul on tour. Ringo became neighbors with John after the drummer moved out of his London apartment and later bought one of his houses. Those close friendships and his ingrained down-to-earth attitude helped The Beatles handle fame in a way that kept them from ending up like Elvis Presley.
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