August 17, 1969 – The grooviest event in music history—the Woodstock Music Festival—draws to a close after three days of peace, love and rock ‘n’ roll in upstate New York.
On This Day
August 16, 1962 – Ringo Starr was picked to replace Pete Best as the drummer for the Beatles. Best had been with the group for about 2 1/2 years.
Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Pete Best, George Harrison
Ringo Starr in 1962
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