Sir Richard Starkey (born 7 July 1940), known professionally as Ringo Starr, is an English musician and actor. He is most well known as a former member of the Beatles. He joined the group in 1962 as a replacement for their first drummer Pete Best. He quickly became well-liked and very popular. He sang lead on some of the band's songs including "Yellow Submarine", "Act Naturally", "Don't Pass Me By", and "Octopus's Garden".