Drummer of 'The Beatles' to receive knighthood from UK Queen
Ringo Starr, who was the drummer in English rock band 'The Beatles', is among the personalities who will receive knighthoods as part of UK's Queen Elizabeth's annual New Year's Honours list. "It's an honor... to be considered and acknowledged for my music and my charity work," said Starr. Others in the list include singer-songwriter Barry Gibb and author Michael Morpurgo.