Is Pete Best A-List?
No — Pete Best is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Ranking Timeline
Joins The Beatles
Becomes the drummer for The Beatles. Plays during their formative years.
Fired from The Beatles
Dismissed from the band shortly before their rise. His career takes a major blow.
Forms Pete Best Four
Forms his own band, The Pete Best Four. Experiences little success.
Beatles Anthology appearance
Appears in The Beatles Anthology documentary. It brings renewed attention to his story.
Beatles Anthology royalties
Receives royalties from Beatles Anthology. This provides a financial boost.
Autobiography Release
Publishes autobiography 'Beatle! The Pete Best Story'. Generates some interest.
Lives off his Beatles story
Continues to participate in Beatles-related events. Pete Best is mostly known for his Beatles past.
Last updated: February 21, 2026