Thursday, May 9, 2013

Bev Bevans says Paul McCartney told him he was better than Ringo ELO drummer Bev Bevan says a chance meeting with the Beatles years ago provided him a huge ego boost. Appearing as part of Denny Laine and the Diplomats, Bevan had an opportunity to open for the Fabs in 1963. After the show, Paul McCartney told him, "That drum solo, in five-four time? That's great. Our drummer could never do that." Source: Something Else Reviews

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Rock art show to feature paintings by the Beatles The Classic Rock Art Show near Philadelphia in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, features the world's largest collection of paintings, drawings and photographs created by and depicting some of the most celebrated names in classic rock. Paintings by Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Ringo Starr will be showcased. Source: Montgomery News, PA

Friday, May 3, 2013

B.B. King documentary to include Ringo Starr A long list of music luminaries have signed on to appear in a new documentary about legendary bluesman B.B. King, including Ringo Starr. The flim, titled B.B. King - The Life of Riley, will premiere on June 14 at the NXNE Film Festival in Toronto. Also appearing in the film are Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Slash, Keith Richards, Ron Wood and Bono. Source: Gibson

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Ringo Starr and other celebs wish Willie Nelson happy birthday Willie Nelson turned 80 years old today, and many of the world's biggest music stars have sent him special birthday messages, including Ringo Starr, Neil Young, Carlos Santana and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler. In his video, Ringo said, "Happy Birthday, and peace and love. Have a great one. I'm getting into the cowboy mode." Source: WFJA FM, Sanford, NC

Monday, April 29, 2013

Ringo keeps beat on All Starr tour ending in Vegas Paul McCartney isn't the only Beatles alum still going strong. Ringo Starr has announced he will bring his All Starr band with him on a Latin American tour, kicking off on Ocober 29 in Sao Paolo, Brazil, and wrapping up on November 18 in Monterrey, Mexico, before heading to Las Vegas for two shows on November 22 and 23. Source: USA Today

Local Birmingham drummer becomes Ringo Starr in West End musical Birmingham, England, drummer Luke Roberts received his first set of drumsticks aged nine. He didn't have any drums, so he had to practice on pots and pans. These days Luke is on stage every night playing the world's most famous drummer Ringo Starr in the West End hit Let It Be, for which he has learned Ringo's unique mannerisms. Source: Birmingham Mail, UK

Friday, April 26, 2013

Tom Petty single with George Harrison released 24 years ago When Tom Petty released his first solo album "Full Moon Fever," he relied on some heavy hitters to back him up, including Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison and George Harrison. On April, 25, 1989, the first single from the album sat at the top of the Rock Charts. The song features George Harrison on acoustic guitar and backing vocals, the video also includes Ringo on drums. Source: KTAR FM, Phoenix

Photos: Ringo Starr marries Barbara Bach in 1980 This weekend marks the 33rd wedding anniversary of Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach. Despite being a Beatle's wedding, the two opted not to have a big lavish ceremony and instead got married in a civil ceremony at the Marylebone Register Office in London. But of course, the media still hounded the couple as they exited the courthouse. Source: WZLX FM, Boston

Monday, April 22, 2013

Ringo and Paul come together for second time in one week The two Beatles had dinner twice in one week in Los Angeles. Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney dinned at Cecconi's in West Hollywood on Wednesday and then they moved their party to Beverly Hills on Friday and dined at Mr. Chows. On Saturday night, they were joined by legendary guitarist Joe Walsh and ELO's Jeff Lynne. Related Articles  Source: Rumor Fix

Liverpool residents fight to save Ringo's home from wrecking ball The little Victorian terraced house in which Ringo Starr was born still stands, but just. It was exempted from a vast demolition plan by then housing minister, Grant Shapps, last June. But walk a few doors along Madryn Street in Liverpool and you feel like you are in what were once people's homes, street after street, desolate, bricked or boarded up. Source: The Guardian, UK

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Pictures: Mini Beatles reunion as Paul and Ringo dine in West Hollywood The two remaining Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr enjoyed something of a Beatles reunion on Wednesday night as they headed out for dinner together at Cecconi's in Los Angeles. The pair were joined by friends, as well as their respective wives Nancy Shevell and Barbara Bach, for the meal at the celebrity favourite haunt. Related Articles  Source: The Daily Mail, UK

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Joe Walsh reveals details about star-studded recording project Last month, Joe Walsh revealed that he was working on a very interesting, star-studded recording project when he tweeted some photos from the sessions that included Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr, Bill Withers and producer Don Was. Now, the Eagles guitarist has shared some details about what apparently is the same the project in a new interview. Source: WFJA FM, Sanford, NC

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

DVD Review: Ringo at the Ryman The 2012 edition might be the best All Starr Band lineup since Ringo's very first group back in 1989. For proof, look no further than the new DVD chronicling their most recent American tour, Ringo at the Ryman, the special night when Starr turned 72 that includes Todd Rundgren, Toto's Steve Lukather and Gregg Rolie of Santana and Journey. Source: Something Else Reviews

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Journey/Santana cofounder Gregg Rolie says Ringo's All Starrs is electric Just back from another well-received round of shows with the All-Starr Band, Gregg Rolie continues working on a new solo release, his first since 2011. Rolie says that touring with Ringo Starr was "too much fun for anyone to have. Had a blast as always with these guys. I'm up for this anytime or anywhere. It's electric." Source: Something Else Reviews

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Legendary producer Phil Ramone Phil Ramone, who co-produced Ringo Starr's "Time Takes Time" and two Julian Lennon albums, among many others. Ramone produced "Valotte" and "The Secret Value of Daydreaming" for Julian Lennon, produced several individual tracks for Paul McCartney, and also did mixing for McCartney's "Ram" album. Source: Beatles Examiner

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Greg Lake calls Ringo Starr a no-nonsense guy Ringo Starr may appear to be the easygoing Beatle, but Greg Lake, who toured with him in 2001 in Ringo's All-Starr Band, says that Ringo was the real leader of the band and very much in charge. "He's a very disciplined person. You only have to listen and focus on the drum parts in the Beatles and hear that they're all flawless." Source: Beatles Examiner

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Joe Walsh in the studio with Ringo Starr and Mick Jagger Joe Walsh has posted a photo of himself in the studio with stars including the Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr, super-producer Don Was and others. "Cooking up something here at Capitol Records!" Walsh says, via Facebook. "I think you'll like it." Walsh produced Starr's 1983 album Old Wave, and was a member of Ringo's All-Starr band in 1989. Source: Something Else Reviews

Monday, March 11, 2013

Ringo's home may be in danger again of being demolished The Welsh Streets Home Group said Sunday it fears that the Liverpool City Council may change its mind about preserving Ringo Starr's birthplace in Liverpool. The group expressed concern that if the council encounters delays or disruption to their proposed timetable that they will reconsider saving the 42 houses on Kelvin Grove and Madryn Street. Source: Beatles Examiner

Friday, March 8, 2013

Ringo Starr exhibit to open June 12 at Grammy Museum The Grammy Museum will put up its third salute to a Beatle with the June 12 opening of "Ringo: Peace and Love," billed as "the first major exhibition to explore the life of Ringo Starr." It's also touted as the first major U.S. exhibition focusing on a rock drummer. The exhibit will run through November, and then tour select cities to be announced. Source: Los Angeles Times

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

ELO rarities include tracks with George Harrison and Ringo Starr ELO's Zoom, a 2001 release that has been unavailable for over ten years and which features appearances by Beatles George Harrison and Ringo Starr, has been released by Frontiers Records, including bonus tracks. Last year Frontiers released ELO's Mr. Blue Sky: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra and Jeff Lynne's album Long Wave. Source: Gibson

Friday, February 22, 2013

Ringo Starr: Gazing into eyes of a legend In a hundred years, when people are reading about the music of the 20th century, the Beatles will still be discussed, and music buffs will still be debating whether Ringo Starr was a great drummer or whether he just happened to luck out when he became part of Beatlemania in 1962. But it doesn't matter. Ringo was there. Source: The Sunday Times, Perth

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr pay tribute to Tony Sheridan Ringo Starr and Sir Paul McCartney have paid their respects to their friend and former Beatles collaborator, Tony Sheridan, who died recently. Paul said, "Tony was a good guy who we knew and worked with from the early days in Hamburg." Ringo said, "I had a great month 1960-61, playing with him was great." Related Articles  Source: Gigwise

Beatles fan paid $2100 and only got 30 seconds with Ringo Briar Gunther purchased one of Ringo Starr's pricey artworks at a gallery in Australia, expecting a two minute chat and photo with Ringo. However, she and her father were bundled in and out of the gallery in seconds after a quick photo. "If I hadn't have been told I would meet Ringo Starr, I wouldn't have bought the piece," Gunther said. Source: The Telegraph, Sydney

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Ringo announces 13th All Starr Band tour for 2012 Today Ringo Starr announced his 13th All Starr Band, which will launch June 14 from Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario and conclude in July at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, California. New to the All Starrs are Steve Lukather and Gregg Rolie who will join All Starr alumni Richard Page, Todd Rundgren, Mark Rivera, and Gregg Bissonette. Source: Beatles News

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

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." Source: Beatles News

Monday, April 7, 2008

Rock Star Gallery features Beatles photo exhibit and book signing Authors May Pang and Nancy Lee Andrews both long time companions of John Lennon and Ringo Starr will hold an exhibition and book signing at Rock Star Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 11 and 12. Both events are open to the public. Source: Beatles News

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