what instrument does ringo starr play?
Drums
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 During McCartney 's early years with the Beatles , he primarily used a Höfner 500 / 1 bass , though in 1965 , he began sporadically using a Rickenbacker 4001S for recording . While typically using Vox amplifiers , by 1967 he had also begun using a Fender Bassman for amplification . During the late 1980s and early 1990s , he used a Wal 5 @-@ String , which he said made him play more thick @-@ sounding basslines , in contrast to the much lighter Höfner , which inspired him to play more sensitively , something he considers fundamental to his playing style . He changed back to the Höfner around 1990 for that reason . He uses Mesa Boogie bass amplifiers while performing live . 

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 The game was developed with the blessing and critical input of Apple Corps , including former Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr , who both made public appearances supporting the game . George Harrison 's son Dhani helped to bridge discussion between Harmonix and Apple Corps , while Giles Martin , son of the Beatles ' music producer George Martin , ensured high @-@ fidelity versions of the Beatles ' songs would be available . 

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 The earlier 1960s Mk II units were made for the home and the characteristics of the instrument attracted a number of celebrities . Among the early Mellotron owners were Princess Margaret , Peter Sellers , King Hussein of Jordan and Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard ( whose Mellotron is now installed in the Church of Scientology 's head UK office at Saint Hill Manor ) . According to Robin Douglas @-@ Home , Princess Margaret " adored it ; he ( Lord Snowdon ) positively loathed it . " 

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 The Mellotron received notable publicity in 1995 for its use on Oasis ' album ( What 's the Story ) Morning Glory ? The instrument was played by both Noel Gallagher and Paul Arthurs on several tracks , but a particularly prominent use was the cello sound on the hit single " Wonderwall " , played by Arthurs . Radiohead asked Streetly Electronics to restore and repair a model for them in 1997 , and recorded with it on several tracks for their album OK Computer ( 1997 ) . 

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 From then on , as jazz became more prominent in the movies , Manne became the go @-@ to percussion man in the film industry ; he even appeared on screen in some minor roles . A major example is Johnny Mandel 's jazz score for I Want to Live ! in 1958 . 
