John Lennon Admitted The Beatles Were 'Cowards' for How They Fired Drummer Pete Best

John Lennon and the rest of The Beatles decided to fire Pete Best. John Lennon no longer wanted Pete Best in The Beatles, but admitted they didn’t treat him well when they fired him. Pete Best doesn’t hold a grudge against his former bandmates.

Before Ringo Starr, The Beatles was composed of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Pete Best. Best was the band’s first drummer and played with them during their residency in Hamburg, Germany. Ultimately, though, the other three band members felt that Best wasn’t a good fit in the group. They fired him, but Lennon admitted they were cowardly in how they did it. 

In 1960, McCartney recruited Best, a local Liverpool drummer, to join The Beatles. He remained with the group for two years and became popular with fans after shows at The Cavern Club. 

Source: Emma McKee/cheatsheet.com

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