Original Beatles drummer Pete Best has announced his retirement from the music industry at the age of 83.

Pete Best has retired from music a whopping 60 years after he was sacked from The Beatles and replaced with Sir Ringo Starr.

Pete Best, original drummer for the Beatles, was last seen turning the Casbah Coffee Club — his family’s old Liverpool venue, ...

"Wishing you all good things and the best possible outcomes, sir," wrote one fan, as others commented, "Thank you Pete for ...

Best’s brother, Roag Best, confirmed the news in a post on social media. “Well what an absolutely wonderful ride we’ve had,” Roag Best writes. “However, everything comes to pass.

Original The Beatles drummer Pete Best seems to have announced his retirement. According to NME, the musician’s brother, Roag Best, shared an X post declaring his sibling’s retirement.

The Beatles' original drummer, Pete Best, recently announced his retirement, citing "personal circumstances." The news was announced by Pete's brother, Roag Best, on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

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The Beatles' original drummer Pete Best has officially retired from music. The Fab Four founder — who formed the group with ...

Original Beatles drummer replaced by Ringo Starr, Pete Best, announces his official retirement from shows and personal appearances.

His brother Roag announced on X this past Saturday that he’s dropping out of the public eye due to “personal circumstances.” “Well what an absolutely wonderful ride we’ve had,” wrote Roag.