Ringo Starr Children: Zak, Lee, Jason Starkey- Who Are His Children?

Who Are Ringo Starr’s Children?

English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor Richard Starkey, known by many as Ringo Starr has established himself as one of the prominent figures in the entertainment industry. He has a successful, dynamic solo career as a singer, songwriter, drummer, collaborator, and producer, releasing 18 solo studio albums. As an actor, he has appeared in more than 15 films.

Besides his successful career and achievements, Ringo Starr is a father. He has three biological children with his late ex-wife, hairdresser Maureen Starkey Tigrett. Zak, Lee, and Jason Starkey are their children. Ringo and Maureen divorced due to their infidelities. Maureen did not want to divorce Ringo but their divorce was finalized anyway.

Maureen had custody of their children while Ringo had visitation rights. Ringo Starr agreed to give his ex-wife Maureen custody of their children and a one-off payment of £125,000, along with £23,000 a year plus £2,500 a year for each of their children. Maureen was depressed after her marriage ended and even attempted suicide.

Maureen later married businessman and co-founder of Hard Rock Café and House of Blues Isaac Tigrett. Maureen and Isaac had one daughter together, Augusta King Tigrett. Maureen died from leukemia at age 48 on 30 December 1994. Ringo Starr has been married to actress and model Barbara Bach since April 27, 1981. They met in 1980, on the set of the film Caveman.

Barbara Bach has two children from her first marriage to Italian businessman, Augusto Gregorini. Ringo Starr is the stepfather of Barbara’s two children Francesca Gregorini and Gianni Gregorini.

Zak Starkey

Zak Starkey was born on 13 September 1965, at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in Hammersmith, London. At a young age, he was given a drum kit by the Who’s drummer, Keith Moon. He is a rock drummer and has performed and recorded with the English rock band the Who since 1996. He has made guest appearances on his father’s Ringo Starr And His All-Starr Band’s tours.

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Zak Starkey is the third drummer to have appeared with the English rock band Oasis. He has worked with musicians and bands including Johnny Marr, Paul Weller, the Icicle Works, the Waterboys, Bobby Womack, ASAP, the Lightning Seeds, John Entwistle, Sly & Robbie, Toots & The Maytals, Mykal Rose, Freddie McGregor, Big Youth, Jesse Royal, Tanya Stevens, Cecile, and Sshh Liguz. He is the father of two children, Tatia Jayne Starkey and Luna Lee Lightnin.

Jason Starkey

Jason Starkey was born on 19 August 1967, at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in Hammersmith, London. He is a drummer, road manager, and photographer. He played drums in bands including Buddy Curtis and the Grasshoppers, The People’s Friend, Empire Of Sponge, and with his brother Zak, Musty Jack Sponge, and the Exploding Nudists.

Jason Starkey was fined £125 after being caught stealing a car stereo, and two years later appeared twice in court on drugs charges. He is the husband of designer Flora Evans Starkey. They are the parents of Louis Starkey, Sonny Starkey, Rock Starkey, and Budy Starkey.

Lee Starkey

Lee Starkey was born on 11 November 1970 at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, in Hammersmith, London. She is a make-up artist and a fashion designer. She was the co-owner of a clothes boutique, Planet Alice, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, USA alone with her friend Christian Paris. It close within a year.

Lee Starkey has survived two brain tumors, the first one in 1995 and the second in 2001. She has fully recovered. She is the partner of ex-Kasabian and Beady Eye guitarist Jay Mehler. They have triplets Smokey, Jakamo, and Ruby Tiger.

Ringo Starr’s Stepdaughter, Francesca Gregorini

Francesca Gregorini was born on August 7, 1968, in Rome, Italy. She is a screenwriter and film director. She sold scripts to both HBO and Paramount Pictures. She is known for directing the films ‘Tanner Hall’ and ‘The Truth About Emanuel’. She has directed episodes of the TV shows Killing Eve, Humans, and others. She was in a relationship with actress Portia de Rossi (2000 to 2004). She has been dating producer Morgan Marling since January 2014.

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Ringo Starr’s Stepson, Gianni Gregorini

Gianni Gregorini was born in April 1972 in Rome, Italy. He has kept his life private. He is a businessman. He reportedly works for his father’s company. It is unknown if he is married or not. There are no records of his children available on the internet.