1962: At the urging of EMI record producer George Martin, the Beatles decide to sack drummer Pete Best. Unfortunately, John, Paul and George don’t mention their decision, performing with Best at Liverpool’s Cavern Club three days later.
Brian Epstein informs Pete of the firing the next day with none of the other three band members ever talking to Best personally.
The invitation then goes out to the drummer from Rory Storm & the Hurricanes, Ringo Starr.