Pete Best, known widely as the original drummer of the legendary British band The Beatles, has left an indelible mark on the history of music. Synonymous with his name are terms like "ex-Beatle", "early Beatles member", and "The Beatles' original drummer". Although Best's time with the band was brief, he played a vital role in shaping their early sound and contributed to their rise to fame. Some other synonyms that can be associated with Pete Best are "pre-Ringo Starr drummer", "founding Beatle", and "the man who missed out on Beatlemania". Pete Best's name continues to be synonymous with an era that changed the face of music forever.