Cerphe talks with Gary Astridge, noted historian, author, speaker, drummer, and vintage drum collector who collaborated with Ringo Starr on his new book
”Beats & Threads.”

 “BEATS & THREADS” is a new limited-edition retrospective hardcover by legendary drummer and beloved global icon Ringo Starr. The book is being sold exclusively by the publishing division of Julien’s Auctions, the industry’s leading rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia auction house. Ringo’s latest publication is an unprecedented chronicle of over 70 years of his legendary sonic and sartorial style dedicated solely to his historic drum kits and era defining, over-the-top cool wardrobes that made music and fashion history. All proceeds of the book sales benefit The Lotus Foundation which supports, participates in and promotes charitable projects  aimed at advancing social welfare

Featuring nearly 300 beautiful images with many never-before-seen intimate moments of Ringo’s illustrious life and career, along with his warm memories in his own words, this an immense tribute to the enduring influence and time transcending impact of the Fab Four. It covers their fashion and Beatles history and shows why Ringo’s cool, trend-setting threads were as signature as the beat of his drums.