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