Ringo Starr Ludwig “Pizza” Drum Set The impact that Ringo Starr has made on the drum world cannot be overstated. He inspired generations of drummers to pick up the sticks. His drums and drumming have inspired endless research into the deepest minutiae of every stroke he ever played and every drum or cymbal he ever played. Subsequent generations had their own “Ringo’s.” Keith Moon, John Bonham, Neal Peart and Taylor Hawkins were their generation’s “Ringo’s.” Even before Ringo and the Beatles, Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa were “Ringo’s,” but Ringo is the Original Ringo! Ringo was an “influencer” long before we even had a word for it! My Ringo fascination has led to countless hours of research (geeking) on all things Ringo. Somehow, I’ve managed to steer that obsession into a career, but I’m not the only one. I refer to my friends, Jeff Chonis, Gary Astridge and Gregg Bissonette […]