Andy White (drummer) at the time and had used White in the past. The Beatles had recorded "Love Me Do" twice already: at an EMI audition on 6 June 1962 with Pete Best on drums when he was still a member of the group; and again on 4 September 1962 with Ringo Starr on drums, Starr having replaced Best the previous month. Martin had disapproved of Best's drumming and was now also unhappy with newcomer Starr's drumming. On 11 September 1962 Richards, who was in charge of recording that day, wanted the song recorded again, and the Beatles played "Love Me Do" a
Alan White (Oasis drummer) my drums get turned down with each successive mix we do of an album, but one mustn't grumble in this band." White was replaced with Zak Starkey, The Who drummer and the son of The Beatles' Ringo Starr. Ringo particularly was cited as one of White's biggest drumming influences. Due to his departure, the band scrapped the first midway sessions and later suffered some prolonged and difficult recording for "Don't Believe the Truth" (2005). In March 2007, the remaining members of Oasis paid White £348,000 to buy him out of their company, "Definitely Maybe". Since his departure, White has remained