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Ringo Starr
- In these groups:
- The Beatles
- Musical Monikers
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Ringo Starr
Actor, Songwriter, Drummer, Singer / 1940 -
Ringo Starr first rose to fame in the early 1960s as the drummer for the legendary rock group the Beatles.
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Keith Moon
- In these groups:
- Elementals
- Swinging London - Cultural Icons: 1960s
- Woodstock Performers
Keith Moon
Drummer / 1946 - 1978
Keith Moon was a legendary drummer for the rock band the Who before his untimely death by accidental drug overdose in 1978.
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Charlie Watts
Charlie Watts
Drummer / 1941 -
Charlie Watts is best known for playing drums as part of the famed rock 'n' roll group the Rolling Stones. He is also a noted jazz musician.
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Pete Townshend
- In these groups:
- Guitar Heroes
- Swinging London - Cultural Icons: 1960s
- Woodstock Performers
Pete Townshend
Songwriter, Drummer, Guitarist, Pianist / 1945 -
Pete Townshend is best known as the guitarist and songwriter for the band the Who as it grew to be one of the most influential bands of the 1960 and '70s.
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Ginger Baker
- In these groups:
- Swinging London - Cultural Icons: 1960s
- Musical Monikers
- Famous Leos
Ginger Baker
Drummer / 1939 -
Considered one of the greatest drummers of all time, Ginger Baker played with the bands Cream and Blind Faith. He is known for using two bass drums in his kit.
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Stewart Copeland
Stewart Copeland
Songwriter, Drummer / 1952 -
Stewart Copeland is best known as the drummer for The Police. Copeland is also an accomplished producer and composer of soundtracks for movies and television.
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