Former Beatle will perform in Columbus in July

A former member of the Beatles is bringing his drum kit to the Valley Dale Ballroom next month.

• No, it's not Ringo Starr — original Beatles drummer Pete Best is coming to town.

Flashback: Best played alongside Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison for two years, until the band replaced him with Starr in 1962.

• The band went on to enjoy Beatlemania, while Best later left the music industry for two decades.
• He now tours with a band playing Beatles hits and original songs.

The intrigue: The Cyrkle, a classic rock band that toured with the Beatles in 1966, will be the opening act.

Want to go? The July 28 show at 1590 Sunbury Road will feature a pre-concert lecture at 2:30pm ($59-79) with Best and his brother, Roger, followed by a 4pm meet and greet ($65).

• The concert starts at 6pm ($59-99).