Friday, July 4, 2008

Ringo Starr at Seminole Hard Rock in Florida last night Ringo appeared in Florida last night. He emits an inextinguishable flurry of enthusiasm, while genuinely appearing to be having a good time. Introducing the title track of his current LP, Liverpool 8, he jokes he probably has more copies stashed at home than the amount purchased by those in this house. [more...] Source: Miami New Times

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Paul and Ringo to Honor Beatles' Sir George Martin at USC On July 12, The Grammy Foundation will honor Sir George Martin on the USC campus. It is the signature, annual "Starry Night" – a special benefit dinner and concert. Scheduled to attend are Sir Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono, Ringo Starr, and Olivia Harrison. [more...] Source: Hollywood Today

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Peace and Love with Ringo on July 7 Ringo is asking for a little help from his friends! On Monday, July 7, Ringo would like everyone, at Noon local time wherever they are in the world, to join him in making the peace sign and saying, singing, shouting, whispering or quietly thinking one simply beautiful and universal message: "Peace & Love." [more...]

Monday, June 30, 2008

Ringo's All-Starr Band's road trip hits Westbury, NY These days, for Ringo Starr, a good show includes being able to have contact with the crowd. "I like to see the audience - that's the deal now when I'm out there," he says. "But I'm comfortable wherever we are. Once they say, 'Billy Shears,' then I'm on. I go on and do my job." [more...] Source: NY Newsday

Friday, June 27, 2008

It still comes easy to Ringo and pals Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band shows are like a dinner party. Ringo invites a few friends over and, with hope, the mood is lively, awkward lulls are avoided, and everyone goes home happy and hoping to do it again some time. Wednesday night at the Bank of America Pavilion, each of the All-Starrs was in fine form. [more...] Source: The Boston Globe

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Levon Helm gives Ringo 'A Little Help' at Radio City Levon Helm, a longtime Woodstock resident and former drummer for The Band, sat in with Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Tuesday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. He played drums on With A Little Help From My Friends. Helm was a member of Ringo's very first All-Starr Band in 1989. [more...] Source: Poughkeepsie Journal

Monday, June 23, 2008

Ringo feels snubbed by radio stations Ringo Starr has given up trying to get his music played on the radio, claiming he's too old at 67 to continue pursuing the campaign. Starr has spent much of 2008 promoting Liverpool 8, his 14th studio album. But he claims campaigning for his music to be heard on the radio is a lost cause. [more...] Source: Showbiz Spy

Friday, June 20, 2008

Ringo Starr kicks off 10th All-Starr Band tour Ringo Starr kicked off his 10th edition of his All-Starr Band last night in Niagara Falls. Joining Starr on the road are veteran All-Starrs Colin Hay of Men At Work, Billy Squier, Hamish Stuart of the Average White Band and Paul McCartney's band, and Edgar Winter. Starr is joined on the drums by Gregg Bissonette. [more...] Source: CJBK, London, Ontario

Ringo burdened by his Beatles past When asked at a press conference yesterday if it was a burden or a responsibility to be one of the last remaining Beatles and a standard bearer of their legacy, Ringo Starr quipped "only with questions like that". Ringo launched another tour with this All-Starr Band last night, starting at the Fallsview Casino at Niagara Falls. [more...] Source: Undercover, Australia

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Ringo says he's healthy and happy As the two remaining Beatles approach 70, Ringo Starr has a healthy attitude about aging. "I feel about 68 the same as I felt about 28. It's another birthday. I love birthdays. I love gifts," Starr said in an interview. Paul McCartney turned 66 yesterday and Starr left him a phone message wishing him well. [more...] Source: Canoe, Canada

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

John Lennon's motorbike sells for $72,000 at celebrity auction A Honda bike owned by John Lennon and Ringo Starr which Lennon used to whiz around his country estate, fetched more than five times its estimate yesterday. The 1970 Honda 160Z "monkey bike" was part of Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia sale in London's Knightsbridge and realised £36,000. [more...] Source: The Irish Examiner

Meeting the Beatle Sports writers don't ask players for their autographs. Entertainment writers aren't supposed to be star-struck. Most days, it's good advice. But most days, you aren't talking to a Beatle. The Beatles were by far the most important band in history, there are only two left, and I was standing within ten feet of one. [more...] Source: Niagara Falls Review

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Edgar Winter flattered and thrilled to be in Ringo's All-Star Band Edgar Winter was part of the last All-Starr tour in 2006 and is "flattered and thrilled" to be invited again. He said, "It's not just fun, it's humbling to play alongside a Beatle. I stand in awe of the Beatles. What they did transcended music. They brought about a whole revolution without firing a shot." [more...] Source: Niagara Falls Review

Thursday, June 12, 2008

In Pictures: Beatles memorabilia auction A wide range of memorabilia which will go under the hammer on June 18 at Bonham's auction house in London will include a banjo ukulele that once belonged to both George Formby and George Harrison, a collection of over 300 John and Yoko photographs, and a motorbike once co-owned by John and Ringo. [more...] [Related Info]  Source: The Telegraph, UK

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Ringo Starr art exhibit coming to South Florida Nearly 40 pieces from Ringo Starr's boldly colored artwork will be on view and for sale from June 27 through July 6 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Ringo will be in town for a July 3 concert at Hard Rock Live. [more...] Source: Sun-Sentinal

Ringo spotted in Niagra Falls preparing for gig next week Ringo Starr is kicking off his summer tour at Fallsview Casino next week and he's already in town for rehearsals. On Monday, Starr got his health food fix at the White Oaks Resort and Spa, where Starr and a few casino employees poked around for 20 minutes, stocking up on healthy grub to prepare for his 31-date tour. [more...] Source: Cape Breton Post

Monday, June 2, 2008

Kaisers hail influential McCartney Kaiser Chiefs say Sir Paul McCartney is one of the most 'influential people alive'. They performed with McCartney at the Liverpool Sound Concert yesterday. Bassist Simon Rix said: "I've said this before that I think Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are up there, if not the most influential people who are still alive. [more...] Source: Digital Spy

Friday, May 30, 2008

Paul denies Ringo Liverpool reunion rumors Paul McCartney has denied he will reunite with his former Beatle bandmate Ringo Starr at an upcoming homecoming gig. The pair was rumoured to be reuniting during McCartney's performance at the Capital of Culture concert in their native Liverpool this Saturday. [more...] Source: Starpulse News

Monday, May 19, 2008

Ringo and Barbara Bach join Olivia at flower show unveiling Beatlemania erupted at London's Chelsea Flower Show on Monday as Ringo Starr rolled up in a gaudily painted Mini to join George Harrison's widow for the opening of a garden inspired by the "quiet Beatle." "Peace and love," Starr said as he kissed Olivia Harrison on each cheek. [more...] Source: Associated Press

Vandalized Ringo topiary to be repaired A foliage sculpture of ex-Beatle Ringo Starr which was beheaded by vandals has been taken away to be repaired leaving the Fab Four looking more like the Fab Three. The sculpture was unveiled at Liverpool's South Parkway train station in March. But Ringo's figure was targeted by vandals soon after the unveiling of the artwork. [more...] [Related Articles]  Source: The Daily Mail, UK

Monday, May 12, 2008

Zak Starkey to be replaced as Oasis drummer? Drummer Zak Starkey will play no further role in recording singles for the forthcoming Oasis album, it's been reported. Starkey, who has been an unofficial member of the band since 2004, has apparently fallen out with guitarist Noel Gallagher. A source said, "It looks like the album will be his last involvement with the band." [more...] Source: Gigwise

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Ringo Starr vows to return to incensed Liverpool Ringo Starr has pledged that he will return to his home city of Liverpool, in spite of incurring the wrath of its residents. Ringo has been severely panned by fellow Liverpudlians after he recently admitted on Jonathan Ross's chat show that he missed "nothing" about his birthplace. [more...] Source: Daily India

Monday, May 5, 2008

McCartney and Starr to reunite? Beatles fans have been sent into a frenzy over rumours Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are set to reunite on stage. After Liverpool City Council granted McCartney's production company $3.4m to stage the Sound City music festival, fans are now speculating Paul is secretly planning a special gig with his former bandmate. [more...] Source: Ireland Online

Mystery surrounds intruder to Ringo's flat An investigation has been launched after a burglar breaking into Beatles legend Ringo Starr's apartment block. The intruder was caught by security guards after he got into the luxury block in Chelsea, London. It is unknown whether he was after Ringo or his possessions. [more...] Source: Sunday Mirror, UK

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