When was Andy White born and where did he grow up?
Andrew McLuckie White was born in Stranraer on the 27th of July 1930. He grew up as the son of a baker and began playing drums in a pipe band at age 12.
Questions about Andy White (drummer)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why did Andy White replace Ringo Starr during the Beatles recording session on the 11th of September 1962?
Producer Ron Richards called White to attend a Beatles recording session at EMI Studios because George Martin remained unhappy with previous performances of Love Me Do. White replaced Starr on the drums while Starr played tambourine instead for that specific meeting.
Which version of Love Me Do features Andy White on drums and when was it released?
The version featuring White on drums appeared on the first American pressings of the single in 1964. This specific recording also showed up on all later releases of the single and appeared on the Beatles debut album Please Please Me in 1963.
What other musicians did Andy White work with besides The Beatles?
White played on hit records by Herman's Hermits, Tom Jones, Lulu, Rod Stewart, Anthony Newley, and Bert Weedon. He toured the United States with Marlene Dietrich from 1965 until he retired in 1975.
Where did Andy White live after moving to the United States and what did he do there?
In the late 1980s, White moved to the United States and lived in Caldwell, New Jersey. There he taught Scottish pipe band drumming to local students and served as a judge for the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association.
When did Andy White die and how old was he at the time of his death?
White died after a stroke at his home in Caldwell, New Jersey on the 9th of November 2015. He was 85 years old when he passed away.