Ringo Starr believes Taylor Swift’s popularity is the “closest thing” to Beatlemania for this generation. The 84-year-old drummer – who starred in the Beatles alongside John Lennon, Sir Paul McCartney and George Harrison – can see similarities between the fanaticism that surrounded the legendary band and Taylor’s loyal fans. Ringo told American Songwriter: “I think Taylor Swift is great anyway. She’s pulling them in, you know.” Ringo first crossed paths with Taylor at the Grammy Awards when she was 14 years old. The chart-topping star attended the awards show with her mother. Ringo shared: “Wh…