The owner of the Indianapolis Colts NFL team has claimed the Beatles are "together again" after he bought Ringo Starr's drum set at auction for $2.2m (£1.4m).
The 1963 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl three-piece drum set was used to record some of The Beatles' biggest hits.
Jim Irsay already owned guitars from the group's other three members - Sir Paul McCartney and the late George Harrison and John Lennon.
"Finally, after 45 years, the Beatles are together again,” he said.
The three-day sale this week by Julien's Auctions in Los Angeles featured items including musical instruments, career memorabilia, antiques, custom-made eclectic furnishings, artworks and personal items belonging to Starr and his wife Barbara Bach from their London estate, and Beverly Hills and Monaco residences.
The Ludwig drum kit was used by Starr in more than 200 performances between May 1963 and February 1964 and used in the recordings of smash hits including Can't Buy Me Love, She Loves You and I Want To Hold Your Hand.
It was also used by Sir Paul on his first solo album, McCartney.
Mr Irsay, a known collector and huge music fan, also owns famous guitars played by Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton.
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