Finding The Fourth Beatle The is the story of The Beatles from 1956-1970 told through the 23 drummers, including Colin Hanton, Pete Best and Jimmie Nicol, and some you will not have heard of before. The Beatles' crises; changes of musical direction, getting a record deal, and finding the drummer who would put the beat into The Beatles: Ringo Starr, the Fourth Beatle. The story of all the 23 drummers Those who could have joined The Beatles, but didn't Expert analysis of the drummers by drummers Why Brian Epstein didn't sign the Beatles first contract Why The Beatles failed the Decca audition Were The Beatles under contract at Parlophone in June 62? Who was asked to replace Pete Best before Ringo Why Pete Best was not sacked/dismissed by Brian Epstein Why Ringo became the Fourth Beatle and inspired a generation of drummers