Must also jump to Ringo's defense - yes, he is fabulous (or fab). Perhaps he does not have the technical skills many others have. I do remember hearing him admit as much in an interview, that part of his sound comes from his difficulty in moving around his drum kit. However, as TVAD points out, this is not about the drummer with the best chops, but the most musical ones, and on this count, Ringo's work with the Beatles qualifies him. His drumming had a minimalist yet explosive sound, in which every hit counted, and was a major part of the sound of the band. His style (and the style of fellow rhythm-section member Paul) was a distinctive part of the band's sound, different from any other band's and did not hide behind the guitars and vocals. It is rare to hear someone play like he did, and when I hear that style, I think "Oh, someone's trying to sound like the beatles". If you accept the Beatles music as great, then you must accept Ringo as a great musical drummer. You may make a convincing case that he's a technical oaf, but the music worked.
