Saturday (February 5th) marks the 60th anniversary of Ringo Starr first sitting in with the Beatles. Although he wouldn't join the band for another six months — this was the moment where all four members realized the amazing chemistry between them.
With the Beatles' then-drummer Pete Best ill and unable to make two local gigs, the band called on Ringo, who had a rare day off from drumming duties with Rory Storm & The Hurricanes. Going back to 1960, the two bands has alternated back-breaking sets in Hamburg, Germany's Kaiserkeller Club. Ringo was their first choice to fill in for Best.
Ringo and the Beatles performed two shows that day: their typical lunchtime date in Liverpool at the Cavern Club and an evening gig at the Kingsway Club in Southport.