Saturday, August 28, 2010

Ringo's Liverpool birthplace in world spotlight Renowned Italian musicians Rolando Gianbelli and the Marco Zappa band played an impromptu acoustic gig at Madryn Steeet on Saturday morning. Rolando said, "People who love The Beatles all over the world cannot understand how Liverpool cannot understand how it makes any sense to knock-down the house where Ringo was born." Related Articles  Source: Click Liverpool

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Save Madryn Street campaign launched by Liverpool Beatles experts Beatles experts and fans in Liverpool are uniting to launch a campaign to halt plans to demolish the birthplace of the Fab Four's drummer Ringo Starr, and preserve for posterity number 9 Madryn Street. SMS campaign members believe the site is a vital and irreplaceable element of Liverpool's Beatles heritage. Related Articles  Source: Click Liverpool

Friday, August 20, 2010

Pamela Anderson joins campaign to save Ringo's house Pamela Anderson has joined the campaign to stop Ringo Starr's former home being demolished. The Liverpool council says the house has little true historic value. Anderson met ex-MP Gyles Brandreth on BBC show The One Show and agreed with him that the Victorian house in Toxteth, where the Beatle lived, should be left alone. Source: Monsters and Critics

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Ringo Starr's birthplace faces the bulldozers At first glance it is hard to imagine anyone objecting to plans to demolish a street of dilapidated Victorian two-up-two downs in a neglected part of Liverpool. But when Beatles fans realised the plans included the destruction of drummer Ringo Starr's birthplace, they accused the council of cultural vandalism bordering on the criminal. Related Articles  Source: The Telegraph, UK

Thursday, August 12, 2010

In Pictures: Ringo last Saturday at the Greek Ringo Starr is still the best-known rock drummer in the world. This year he was also honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, right in front of the Capitol Records building near those of John Lennon and George Harrison. He just wrapped up his summer tour at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles last Saturday. Source: Soundspike

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Ringo Starr stopped from building home addition Ringo Starr has applied to Kensington and Chelsea Council for planning permission to add a conservatory to his three-bedroom penthouse which is located on the famous King's Road in London. However, as the red brick apartment block, which was built in the 1930s, is situated in a conservation area the request was denied. Source: Music Rooms

Monday, August 2, 2010

Ringo Starr and his All-Starrs give a great show in Seattle Ringo Starr and his All-Starr band performed at Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville, east of Seattle, on Saturday night. Ringo came on stage on-time at 7:15 with his All-Starrs, for a two hour set of rock classic hits from the Beatles and his All-Starrs former hits. At the end of the show, Ringo yelled out, "I love you ALL. Thank you very much everyone!" Source: John Lennon Examiner

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Calgary drummer under Ringo Starr's spell for four decades "I was expecting someone with a big ego," David Mitchell says of Ringo Starr, who over the course of a week in 1971 he helped put the finishing touches on a remake of the 1960 song You're Sixteen. "But in comes the most charming, kind man, with a great sense of humour that totally disarmed you." Source: Calgary Herald

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Video: Ringo Starr joins Hard Rock Ringo Starr, who is in the middle of his 11th All Starr Band tour, took time out to support on his recent stop at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida. Source: Daytrippin' Magazine

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Third generation Starr joins new band Zak Starkey, the son of Ringo Starr has enjoyed stints behind the drum kit for both Oasis and The Who. And now Zak's daughter Tatia is taking her first steps in the music world, but she has opted not to follow in her dad and grandad's footsteps too closely. Instead of playing the drums she's playing bass in a new band called Belakiss. Source: The Sun, UK

Thursday, July 15, 2010

A Personal Report: Paul wishes Ringo a happy birthday When Ringo announced a performance at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on his 70th birthday, I knew I had to be there. The stage and venue lights stayed off after Ringo left the stage. An amp was wheeled in, and for one glorious second, I saw the iconic Hofner bass. That could only mean one thing: Paul McCartney was in the house. Source: Sky of Blue Sea of Green

Friday, July 9, 2010

Video: Ringo Starr presented with drum set birthday cake at Radio City Right before the surprise finale at Ringo Starr's 70th birthday concert celebration at Radio City Music Hall on Wednesday night, Ringo was presented with a birthday cake made in the form of a Ludwig drum set. Then Ringo was joined in a rousing rendition of With a Little Help from My Friends by Yoko Ono, Joe Walsh, Zak Starkey and Jeff Lynne. Source: Pop Culture Examiner

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Video: Ringo Starr's greatest performances Yes, you read correctly: Ringo, good ol' irrepressible Ringo, is 70. That's a milestone in anybody's life, but in rock 'n' roll terms, it's one of seismic proportions. After the Ed Sullivan show, he inspired more people to pick up the drumsticks than any other drummer. Ever. Here are some of his finest performances. Source: Music Radar

Video: Paul McCartney surprises Ringo at Radio City Music Hall Ringo Starr got a special treat for his 70th birthday last night, when Paul McCartney showed up at Ringo's All Starr concert at Radio City Music Hall and sang the Beatles' song "Birthday" to his friend and former bandmate, while Ringo played drums. Paul and Ringo hugged and kissed after the song was over. Source: Pop Culture Examiner

Video: Ringo receives star at Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame To celebrate is 70th Birthday, Ringo was presented with a star on the walk of fame at the Mohegan Sun Casino last week. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier this year. Ringo said, "As a musician, this is an incredible venue and we've always been well looked after, so what more could a musician ask for." Source: Celebrity Travel Examiner

Monday, July 5, 2010

What Ringo wants for his birthday Ringo Starr is urging fans to think of him on his 70th birthday and mark the milestone by making the iconic peace hand symbol. The musician will reach the landmark age Wednesday and to celebrate he's calling for everyone to put two fingers in the air to make a V-shaped peace sign at midday. Source: Top News

Story behind Ringo's gold-plated drum headed to museum New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art will display Ringo Starr's gold-plated snare drum which comes from the Ludwig Drum Company and was used during the Beatles' 1964 U.S. tour. The drum was given to Ringo by the Ludwig Drum Company in appreciation of popularizing the Ludwig name on The Ed Sullivan Show. Source: Los Angeles Times

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Interview: All Ringo wants for his 70th birthday is peace and love For fans who would like to celebrate his 70th birthday with Ringo Starr in person, the legendary Beatles drummer is reconvening his All Starr Band, featuring Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer and Gary Wright, for the 11th time in order to play a series of US dates, including a gala on his actual birthday at New York's legendary Radio City Music Hall. Source: Spinner

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Ringo outshines his All-Starrs In the '60s, you probably wouldn't call Ringo Starr the strongest link in his band, but in the past two decades, he's grown into a first-class frontman. On Tuesday, just a week shy of his 70th birthday, Ringo looked spry and healthy, drummed up a storm and brought his usual bag of solo hits, Beatles memories and pleas for peace and love. Source: The Boston Herald

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Ringo Starr gold drum to be displayed at NY museum New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art will display Ringo Starr's gold-plated snare drum in a special exhibition honoring his 70th birthday. The drum will be shown from July 7, Starr's birthday, through December. The instrument was presented to the drummer by the Ludwig Drum Company in Chicago during the Beatles' 1964 U.S. tour. Source: Associated Press

Love celebrates fourth anniversary with Ringo Starr The musical legacy of The Beatles celebrated nightly by Cirque du Soleil's Love at The Mirage marks its fourth anniversary tomorrow. To commemorate the milestone, four cast members traveled to Niagara Falls on Sunday to join Ringo Starr at the launch of his upcoming North American concert tour. Source: Las Vegas Sun

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Ringo Starr happy to be performing on stage Ringo Starr was in Niagara Falls today to introduce his new All-Starr Band lineup, and launch his summer tour, which commences Thursday evening. Ringo greeted reporters with his usual affable, laid-back manner, fielded questions, and led his band through abbreviated versions of songs they will be performing this summer. Source: Buffalo News

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Ringo Starr in concert in Biloxi next month Ringo Starr will be taking his road show to the theater in Biloxi's Beau Rivage Resort and Casino on Sunday, July 18, at 8 p.m. Tickets are still available but going fast. Starr's "All Starr Band" includes Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Rick Derringer,Richard Page of Mr. Mister, Wally Palmar of The Romantics and Gregg Bisonnette who will back Ringo on drums. Source: NewOrleans.com

Friday, June 11, 2010

Ringo Starr offering limited edition art pieces Ringo Starr is offering a very limited edition series, of personalized art pieces to raise money for his favorite charity. Each piece includes an exclusive photo of Ringo playing his drums and a pair of Ringo's signature drum sticks that Ringo played during a live show, all signed by Ringo. Source: John Lennon Examiner

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Inquest looks into robber who died at Ringo's apartment block in 2008 An inquest yesterday looked into the incident of a burglar who collapsed as he was restrained during a break-in at Ringo Starr's apartment block in 2008. The man was held by office workers on the ground floor of the Beatles legend's luxury complex in Chelsea, West London, after being chased by porters. Source: The Mirror, UK

Monday, June 7, 2010

Ringo Starr rules out autobiography Ringo Starr says he has ruled out writing an autobiography, because readers would only be interested in his life as a Beatle. He said, "You only wanna hear about 1962 to 1970. You're not really interested in my growing up," and added he'd rather write about his youth in the occasional song, because it would be too painful to recall it in detail. Source: Cinema Blend

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Beatles reunite at the Radio City Music Hall The concert started at 7:40. Ringo was introduced shortly before 10pm. At about 10:30, Paul took the stage. Then the fun REALLY started. Paul introduced "Billy Shears" to the crowd and Ringo led the band through "With A Little Help From My Friends". With Ringo on lead vocal, and Paul providing the "response" portion. It was truly magical. Source: Beatles News

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Tickets go on sale Monday for Paul and Ringo at Radio City Paul McCartney and special guests including Ringo Starr will perform at the David Lynch Foundation's benefit concert, "Change Begins Within," at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Saturday, April 4th, 7:30 p.m. David Lynch and other surprise guests will fill out the star-studded slate as presenters. Source: Beatles News

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Brazilian Beatles fan wins Ringo photo contest On July 3, Ricardo Martinelli de Medeiros flew all the way to Hollywood, Florida from Brazil to see Ringo Starr perform live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel. When Ringo posted an announcement about the concert photo contest on his official website last year, Ricardo says, "I thought, Let's try, why not?" Source: Beatles News

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Ringo announces All Starr Tour 2008 Photo Contest Have you been coveting your picture of Ringo and his All-Star Starr band captured from the recent All-Star tour? Ringo wants YOU, his loyal fans, to submit photos taken from his 2008 All-Star tour. Ringo will hand pick his favorite photo to be featured on his official website, Ringostarr.com. Source: Beatles News

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