The gold snare drum that was presented to Ringo Starr by the Ludwig Drum Co. in 1964 is going on display at the Metropolitan Musem of Art from July 7 until the end of 2010 to honour Ringo's 70th birthday.The drum was presented to Ringo in appreciation of the interest he generated in Ludwig drums.I suppose that's the least they could do for him as after the Beatles performance Feb.9,'64 orders for Ludwig drums skyrocketed and they had to ramp up production by putting on extra shifts and 7 days a week.

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'65 Strat,65 Mustang,65 Jaguar,4 more Strats,3 vintage Vox guitars,5 Vox amps,'69 Bassman with a '68 2-15 Bassman cab,36 guitars total-15asst'd amps total,2 vintage '60s Hammond organs & a myriad of effects-with a few rare vintage ones.

Peace and Love, Peace and Loovvee

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On Breakfast With The Beatles this morning Ringo issued a statement that on 12 noon on July 7 he wants everyone to honour his birthday by wishing others Peace and Love.

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'65 Strat,65 Mustang,65 Jaguar,4 more Strats,3 vintage Vox guitars,5 Vox amps,'69 Bassman with a '68 2-15 Bassman cab,36 guitars total-15asst'd amps total,2 vintage '60s Hammond organs & a myriad of effects-with a few rare vintage ones.

Glad to hear that. Ringo is one of the most known drummers. He is also probably one of the most under rated drummers. One of the greatest to ever pound out a beat to some of the greatest songs ever written and recorded. I'm glad Ringo is going on his 70th. I know I think of Ludwig Drums and Ringo Starr to this day.

Totally agree. He's such a cool dude too. His interviews are alwasy cool to watch.

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Keep rockin'

70 years old in a couple of days and still performing and having fun!

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Being able to play and enjoy music is a gift that's often taken for granted.

Don't leave home without it!

Happy Birthday Ringo Starr