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When I first read Aaron Badgley’s manuscript, I was immediately struck by its sense of fairness and affection. Ringo Starr has often been the most underestimated Beatle, yet in truth he was the essential pulse of the band, the steady heartbeat that allowed the music to soar. Aaron’s book reminds us that Ringo’s story did not end when The Beatles walked away from the stage - it was, in fact, just beginning. As Paul’s step-sister, born and raised in Liverpool, I’ve seen firsthand how people around the world hold each Beatle in their hearts. Ringo, perhaps more than any of them, carried a universal accessibility. He was “the people’s Beatle,” the one who made fans feel they could know him, laugh with him, even chant his name in jest as “Ringo for President.” That charm, however, was only the beginning. Behind it was a craftsman, a survivor, and an artist who refused to be defined solely by the greatest band in history. The 1970s were Ringo’s proving ground. While others might have questioned whether he could step into the spotlight, he charged forward - film roles, session work, hit after hit. ‘It Don’t Come Easy’ may have been the perfect anthem for a man who had already overcome illness, hardship, and doubt. And yet, as Aaron so eloquently shows, Ringo made it look effortless. This book is more than a chronicle of singles and chart positions. It’s about resilience, reinvention, and joy. It captures the way Ringo embraced the freedom of the 1970s and established a career that was entirely his own - while never losing that mischievous grin or that deep Liverpudlian warmth. Reading these pages, I was reminded of something my mum Angie often says: “You don’t have to shout to be heard.” Ringo Starr embodies that truth. His drumming, his arrangements, his voice, his personality - never the loudest, but always unforgettable. Aaron Badgley has written a book that Ringo fans, Beatles devotees, and music historians alike will treasure. It shines a deserving light on a man who has given us more than just a backbeat - he’s given us joy, laughter, and songs that endure. So, with admiration for both author and subject, I invite you to turn the page and step into the world of Ringo Starr in the 1970s. It’s a journey well worth taking.   Ruth McCartney

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Aaron Badgley was born in Whitby, Ontario, Canada. He has been a Beatles fan and collector for his entire life. At the age of 18, while attending college he began working full time in radio as a presenter, producer and writer. He began contributing articles to various magazines, including Beatlefan, Lexicon, and the Fulcrum. He also contributed reviews to the All Music Guide and later wrote, hosted and co-produced a radio show, The Beatles Universe, that was syndicated and ran for six years. He currently hosts his own radio show, Here Today and withTony Stuart co-hosts and co-writes 8 Days This Week and From Memphis To Merseyside. His first book, Dark Horse Records: The Story Of George Harrison’s Post Beatle Record Label wasreleased in 2024. He has been writing for Spill Magazine since 2017. Aaron has spoken at several Fests For Beatles Fans and been a guest on several Beatle shows and podcasts. He lives in Toronto with his wife, Andrea, and they have two children, Emily and Linda, both of whom live far too far away. He can be reached at Aaron-Badgley.com

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