Was Ringo a great drummer? Dan asks a question Beatles fans have debated for decades. Forget the skeptics. Let the music speak. These nine tracks showcase Ringo Starr drumming at its finest, proving why he wasn't just good. He was essential to the Beatles' sound. 1. Rain (1966) The B-side that Ringo himself calls his best work. Rain features slowed-down drum tracks recorded at Abbey Road Studios in April 1966, creating a hypnotic pulse that anchors John's psychedelic lyrics.