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The drummer recently posted a video message on his website saying he would no longer sign memorabilia, and that fan mail would be thrown away.
Speaking to BBC Radio 2 on Sunday, Starr said he had become aware that fans "were making money" from his name.
"I was signing and then they were on eBay the next day. So I just decided, I think I've done my share. That's it."
Source: BBC News 
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Richard Starkey, MBE (born 7 July 1940) better known by his stage name Ringo Starr, is an English musician and actor who gained worldwide fame as the drummer for the Beatles. When the band formed in 1960, Starr was a member of another Liverpool band, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. He became the Beatles' drummer in August 1962, taking the place of Pete Best. In addition to his contribution as...
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