Randolph Peter Best (né Scanland; born 24 November 1941) is a British retired musician who was the drummer for the Beatles from 1960 to 1962. He was dismissed shortly before the band achieved …

Nov 20, 2025 · Pete Best (born November 24, 1941, Madras (now Chennai), India) is a British drummer, best known as an early drummer for the Beatles. Best was dismissed from the band before it …

Jun 18, 2024 · Before Ringo Starr joined the Beatles as their drummer, there was Pete Best, who played for the band for two years before he was kicked out in 1962. The following year, the Beatles became …

Apr 8, 2025 · Best was the drummer for the Beatles from 1960 to 1962 with John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. He joined the band as they would often play at his mother’s …

Apr 8, 2025 · Pete Best was the original drummer for The Beatles from 1960 to 1962 before they replaced him with Ringo Starr.

Apr 9, 2025 · Best, 83, who played for the band from 1960 to 1962 until he was replaced by Ringo Starr, is retiring from performing music. Best’s brother, Roag Best, confirmed the news in a post on social...

Apr 7, 2025 · “My brother Pete Best has announced today he is retiring from personal appearances and performing with the group. His daughter has informed me it’s due to personal circumstances.”

Apr 7, 2025 · Pete Best is best known for being the original drummer of The Beatles. After the drummer was swapped from the group for Ringo Starr, he went on to have a fruitful personal career.

Apr 5, 2025 · The Pete Best Band regularly performed in the US and elsewhere, in which Best shared drumming duties with his younger brother Roag. Their repertoire included songs from The Beatles’ …

Apr 14, 2025 · Pete Best, The Beatles’ original drummer, retired at age 83 for personal reasons. He confirmed he will no longer perform or appear publicly with the Pete Best Band.