Jimmy Nicol
, the stand-in drummer for Ringo Starr at the start of The Beatles' 1964 world tour, sitting all alone at the departure lounge at Essendon Airport, waiting for his flight home to England. Packed in his luggage is a copy of The Advertiser newspaper from two days earlier.
Who substitutes Ringo?
Most hardcore Beatles fanatics are familiar with the name
Jimmie Nicol
, who temporarily replaced Ringo Starr as The Beatles' drummer in 1964 when Ringo was sidelined due to tonsillitis and pharyngitis.
Who replaced Ringo on tour?
| Jimmie Nicol | Born 3 August 1939 London, England | Genres Rock, pop | Occupation(s) Musician, entrepreneur | Instruments Drums, percussion |
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Who replaced Ringo when he had tonsillitis?
DID you know that The Beatles had an honorary member for 13 days?
Jimmie Nicol
joined the band for a short stint in 1964 – after Ringo Starr was hospitalised with tonsillitis.
Who replaced Ringo in 1964?
British pop group The Beatles are pictured prior to a tour of Denmark and Holland with
drummer Jimmy Nicol
who replaced Ringo Starr due to illness. L-R: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Jimmy Nicol (seated on drums), and George Harrison.
Did Ringo play on Love Me Do?
“Love Me Do” was initially recorded during the group's EMI audition in June 1962 with Pete Best on drums. Three months later, after the Beatles signed their contract, new
drummer Ringo Starr performed on the song during a September 4th, 1962 session
, but producer George Martin was unhappy with the results.
How much is Ringo Starr worth?
In 2020, he was cited as the wealthiest drummer in the world, with a net worth of
$350 million
.
What was John Lennon shot with?
The 40-year-old artist was entering his luxury Manhattan apartment building when Mark David Chapman shot him four times at close range with
a . 38-caliber revolver
. Lennon, bleeding profusely, was rushed to the hospital but died en route.
Why did Jimmie Nicol leave The Beatles?
| Jimmie Nicol | Years active 1957–1967 |
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Which of The Beatles has died?
After the group's break-up in 1970, all four members enjoyed success as solo artists. Lennon was shot and killed in 1980, and
Harrison died of
lung cancer in 2001. McCartney and Starr remain musically active.
How much is paul McCartney worth?
Paul McCartney's net worth is
$1.2 billion
, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Who was The Beatles first manager?
Allan Williams
, born in the Liverpool suburb of Bootle in 1930, was a key figure in the early development of The Beatles as their first manager. When he passed away on December 30, 2016 in a Liverpool nursing home at the age of 86, the news was announced by the Jacaranda Club, the coffee bar he founded in 1958.
How much money did John Lennon have?
| Net Worth: $200 Million | Nationality: United Kingdom |
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How many concerts did Jimmy Nicol play with the Beatles?
Jimmie Nicol became a Beatle for 13 days, participating in press conferences and enjoying the adulation of fans. Nicol played
eight concerts
and taped a TV show as the Beatles' drummer.
When did the Beatles arrive in Australia?
At 6.30am on
the morning of 11 June 1964
, The Beatles flew into Sydney's Mascot International Airport, where a crowd of 1,000 greeted them.
