Friday, August 22, 2008

Photo exhibit offers Dose of Rock 'n' Roll in Tennessee Photos by Nancy Lee Andrews with Ringo Starr, whom she dated in the late '70s, including images of rock icons Bob Dylan, George Harrison and others, as well as more recent photos of country stars such as Dolly Parton, are on view at the Tennessee State Museum now through August 31. [more...] Source: The Tennessean

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

A new Starr is born: Ringo's granddaughter takes to the stage She crashed out the guitar chords like a born rocker, on stage playing bass in her band, Belakiss. And with Ringo Starr for a grandfather, that's exactly what Tatia Starkey is. Her father is Zak Starkey, sometime drummer for The Who and Oasis. But after seeing her father's drumming forever compared to her grandfather's, she decided to become a guitarist. [more...] Source: The Daily Mail, UK

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Concert Review: Ringo Starr in Los Angeles The 10th edition of Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band put on a solidly rocking show at the Greek on Saturday night. The pacing was better; the dreary ballad hits that once sapped the momentum between the rockers were gone, and the two-hour-plus set flew by as a result. It was a treat to watch the master work his drum kit. [more...] Source: Variety

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Ringo Starr endorses peace and designer J. Gerard It's no secret that legendary Beatle Ringo Starr is a parishioner of the world peace movement. Starr recently took his efforts a step further when he started endorsing designer J. Gerard/Peace Gallery as his go-to designer for Peace Couture & "peace gear." [more...] Source: Marketwire

Friday, August 1, 2008

Interview: Ringo Starr at 68 Former Beatle Ringo Starr celebrated his 68th birthday this summer, but he looks and sounds the same as he did a decade ago. "I'll never get older. Mentally, I'm 24," Ringo says. "I feel really good, and you'd better get your energy up when you're touring." He appears live at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Palm Springs tonight. [more...] Source: The Desert Sun, Palm Springs

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Concert Review: Ringo not the only star drummer at the Palace Ringo Starr wasn't the only musical celebrity to perform to a sold-out crowd last week at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino. He brought "All Starrs" with him. One played his heart out for all. When Ringo's agent called Gregg Bissonette and asked him to be the drummer for this tour, Gregg says it took about two seconds for him to answer "Yes!" [more...] Source: The Advance

Friday, July 11, 2008

Ringo and the Beatles attracting younger fans Alexa Lopez said she became "obsessed" with the Beatles when she was a freshman in high school. On Tuesday, she was looking forward to attending the sold out Ringo Starr & his All Starr Band concert at the Fraze Pavilion in Ohio. "Ringo is the best drummer out there," Lopez, who owns every Beatles album, said. [more...] Source: Red Orbit

Remembering Beaucoups of Blues in Nashville Thirty-eight years ago, surrounded by gently weeping pedal steel and a host of Nashville cats, Ringo Starr hunkered down in a cramped Music Row studio for two days to sing of heartache, loss and Beaucoups of Blues. Starr embraced his country soul when he arrived in Nashville that June. [more...] Source: Nashville Scene

Monday, July 7, 2008

Ringo's birthday is a 'happening' Ringo Starr held a "peace and love" fest on a rainy Chicago sidewalk to mark his 68th birthday on Monday. "What could be wrong? Peace and Love. What a great birthday gift. It's a happening." The event, with sparse advance publicity, drew about 200 people on both sides of a street outside the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago. [more...] Source: The Mirror, UK

Ringo rings out for peace today in Chicago Ringo Starr is spending his 68th birthday in Chicago, and the ex-Beatle is holding a downtown peace party of sorts today at noon. No problem if you can't attend the event at the Hard Rock Hotel. He's asking everyone around the world to flash a peace sign at the stroke of noon, local time. [more...] Source: WBBM, Chicago

Ringo Starr's birthplace faces demolition The home where Ringo Starr was born should be saved from demolition, fans say. The National Trust saved both McCartney and Lennon's childhood homes, but the English Heritage historical group has decided not to classify Starr's home as historically valuable, despite recognizing the home of Pete Best as protected in 2006. [more...] Source: UPI

From Liverpool, with luv In 1967, the Beatles played All You Need Is Love, a message that still resonates powerfully with Ringo Starr. Not coincidentally, one of the most moving songs on Liverpool 8 is the ballad Love Is, which he wrote, like most of the album's material, with collaborators Mark Hudson, Gary Burr and Steve Dudas. [more...] Source: Los Angeles Times

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

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