Maureen Cox, the future first wife of Ringo Starr, was born Mary Cox on 4 August 1946 in Liverpool.
She was the only child of ship’s steward Joseph Cox and his wife Florence Barrett. Mary changed her name to Maureen upon leaving school and embarking on a career as a hairdresser.
She married the Beatles’ drummer on 11 February 1965, and changed her name to Maureen Starkey. The couple remained together until the 1970s.
Last updated: 14 February 2024
Also on this day...
- 2019: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Ravinia Festival
- 2011: Paul McCartney live: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
- 2003: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Westbury Music Fair, Jericho
- 2001: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: FleetBoston Pavilion, Boston
- 1995: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise
- 1992: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Redwood Amphitheater, Santa Clara
- 1989: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs
- 1972: Wings live: Messuhalli, Helsinki
- 1969: Recording, mixing: Because, Something, Here Comes The Sun
- 1967: George Harrison watches Ravi Shankar at the Hollywood Bowl
- 1963: The Beatles live: Queen’s Theatre, Blackpool
- 1962: The Beatles live: Victoria Hall, Higher Bebington, Wirral
- 1961: The Beatles live: Aintree Institute, Liverpool
- 1961: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
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