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Ringo Starr and Barry Keoghan: A Drumming Duo in the Making
Actor Barry Keoghan recounts his experience working with iconic musician Ringo Starr, who contributed to his drumming duties in a project. - Actor Barry Keoghan shares his experience of having Ringo Starr play the drums for him.
Barry Keoghan, the talented Irish actor known for movies like and , had a moment to remember with the legendary Ringo Starr. During a visit to Keoghan's abode, Starr (84) dusted off his drums, playing an impromptu session for the excited Keoghan. On the popular U.S. talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", Keoghan couldn't help but gush about this extraordinary encounter. While Keoghan laughed and admitted he didn't drum alongside Ringo, the sheer thrill of the experience left him speechless.
Keoghan confessed to feeling a tad nervous initially, even struggling to maintain eye contact with the musical legend. But, he insisted, his job was to absorb every detail, to truly embody the personality of the iconic drummer he'd been cast to portray. Keoghan aims to present Starr as a person, not just a caricature, and has plans to brush up on his drumming skills to deliver an authentic performance.
November brought good tidings when Starr endorsed Keoghan's casting, jokingly mentioning the potential for too many drum lessons. Acknowledging Keoghan's pursuit of the craft, Starr showed appreciated support for the endeavor.
Acclaimed director Sam Mendes (, , , ) is orchestrating a grand tribute to the Beatles through a four-film series. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, alongside the families of the late band members John Lennon and George Harrison, have granted the rights to their life stories and music.
The stellar cast also includes Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. Each film will prob convention from the perspective of one of the four musicians, providing a unique angle to the fascinating tale that sparked worldwide Beatlemania in the '60s with hits like , , and . The Beatles disbanded in 1970.
- Headline: Ringo Starr and Barry Keoghan: A Drumming Duo in the Making
- Keywords: Ringo Starr, Drums, The Beatles, Sam Mendes, Film series, Oscar, Los Angeles, Paul McCartney, Music, Jimmy Kimmel
Insight: Approach to Portrayal
- Meeting Ringo Starr: Keoghan visited Starr at his home to gain a personal insight into his personality and mannerisms.
- Emotional Impact: The meeting left Keoghan in awe, feeling "frozen" during the encounter.
- General Preparation: Although specifics about drumming practice are not extensively mentioned, Keoghan's focus on observing and understanding Starr suggests a comprehensive approach to portraying the musician.
- Reflecting on his encounter with Ringo Starr, Barry Keoghan shared an anecdote about their drumming duet during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- To immerse himself in the role of Ringo Starr for an upcoming film, Keoghan admitted to feeling initially nervous and struggling to maintain eye contact with the Beatles icon.
- Confirming his commitment to an authentic portrayal, Keoghan discussed plans to practice drumming to embody Starr's personality.
- Signing on for Sam Mendes' ambitious film tribute to The Beatles, Barry Keoghan will join Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, and Joseph Quinn in portraying the lives of the legendary musicians.
