Ringo: My Son And Oasis Have A Lot In Common

Rock legend [Ringo Starr](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/ringo-starr) is delighted his son [Zak Starkey](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/zak-starkey) has temporarily joined [Oasis](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/oasis) because they have one important thing in common - they are both influenced by THE [Beatles](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/beatles).

The OCTOPUS'S GARDEN hitmaker - who was drafted in to replace original drummer [Pete Best](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/pete-best) just before the FAB FOUR found international fame - believes Zak intends to stay with reformed band [The Who](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/the-who), but is glad he's taken the opportunity to play with the [Live Forever](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/live-forever) rockers too.

And Ringo credits his acclaimed band's legacy for bringing his son and [Noel Gallagher](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/noel-gallagher) together.

He says, "I'm really pleased for him - but he is a good drummer.

"I don't think he's joining them full-time as he's still with The Who, but you'll have to ask him. Oasis were clearly influenced by The Beatles, and Zak was also influenced by The Beatles - as I'm his dad."

25/05/2004 13:54