* Buddy Rich: Another jazz drummer who influenced Ringo was Buddy Rich. Rich was known for his technical proficiency and his ability to play complex rhythms with ease. Ringo was impressed by Rich's drumming and incorporated some of his techniques into his own style.
* Cozy Cole: Cozy Cole was a swing drummer who played with many big bands in the 1930s and 1940s. Ringo was drawn to Cole's relaxed and effortless drumming style, which he incorporated into his own playing.
* Bill Haley & His Comets: Bill Haley & His Comets were one of the first rock and roll bands to achieve mainstream success. Ringo was a fan of the band's music and was influenced by drummer Ed Shaughnessy's drumming style.
* The Beatles: Ringo's bandmates in The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison, also influenced his drumming. The four musicians worked closely together to create a unique sound, and Ringo's drumming was an integral part of that sound.