Ringo Starr, 75, officially adds photographer to Beatles resumé

Though he's more often snapping a quick picture with his iPhone or iPad these days (or perhaps live-streaming his birthday celebration on Periscope), Ringo Starr is showing off his traditional photography with his new book Photograph.

Released last week, the book features rare and unseen archival images snapped by the famed Beatles drummer (as well as images reproduced from his family albums) during the rise of the mop-topped quartet through the legendary band's heyday.

Watch Peter Mansbridge's interview with Ringo Star in the video above.

Starr, born Richard Starkey, rediscovered the rock 'n' roll treasure trove when he and his wife Barbara began preparing for an exhibit for the Grammy Museum.

"I found a box of negatives, photographs and my mother died – God rest her soul – and she had a couple small cases of stuff because she collected everything," he told CBC News chief correspondent Peter Mansbridge.

"We thought we'd better archive [it]."

Though he turned 75 in early July, Starr has had one of his busiest years since his whirlwind days with the Beatles. 

Along with participating in a raft of tributes marking 50 years since the group made its North American debut, Starr was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by former bandmate Paul McCartney, released his 18th solo studio album (titled Postcards from Paradise) and continued to tour with his All-Starr Band.

Few rockers of his generation continue to be as active, but, in the video below, Starr shares a few secrets of his longevity.