http://www.oldiesmusic.com/news.htmAndy White, the Scottish session drummer hired by producer George Martin to play on the first Beatles single, "Love Me Do" and "P.S. I Love You," passed away Monday (November 9) in New Jersey at the age of 85. George hired Andy to play drums because he was unsure as to Ringo Starr's ability. Andy's version of "Love Me Do" made the American pressing of the single (where Ringo can be heard on tambourine), but Ringo's take was used early on in the UK. Andy went on to play for many other sessions, including Tom Jones' "It's Not Unusual," Lulu's version of "Shout" and recordings by Engelbert Humperdinck, Dusty Springfield, Herman's Hermits and Petula Clark.
