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35 Years Ago: 'Ringo' TV Special Airs

Dave Swanson — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:53:44 +0000

In April 1978, Ringo Starr was behind an hour-long TV special simply called ‘Ringo.’ Built around a ‘Prince and the Pauper’-style premise, the show looked a lot like many other variety programs from the era. Right down to its eternal cheesiness. The special begins with a mock press conference featuring George Harrison, whose first line — [...]

Ringo Starr to Appear on New 'Powerpuff Girls' Special

Dave Lifton — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:56:16 +0000

Few things seemed more incongruous on children's television in 1989 than Ringo Starr's time on PBS' show, 'Shining Time Station' (apart, of course, from when George Carlin took over for Ringo a year later). Starr is about to make the year spent as 'Mr. Conductor' look perfectly normal later this year when he lends his talents to a Cartoon Network special of 'The Powerpuff Girls.'

Ringo Starr's All Star Performance at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium Coming to DVD

Billy Dukes — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:15:00 +0000

Last July Ringo Starr celebrated his 72nd birthday with a stage full of players familar to fans of rock and country music. This star-studded performance will now be released on DVD. Look for ‘Ringo at the Ryman’ to arrive on March 11. Amongst the stars who made cameo appearances were Joe Walsh (‘Rocky Mountain Way’), [...]

Early Recordings from Ringo Starr's Pre-Beatles Band Unearthed

Chad Childers — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:30:18 +0000

Before there were the Beatles, Richard Starkey was a group called Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. The drummer, who would go on to change his name to Ringo Starr, recorded with the band before joining the Fab Four, and now some of those early recordings have surfaced after more than 50 years.

Ringo Starr, Phil Collins Top List of World's Richest Drummers

Dave Lifton — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:45:35 +0000

Drummers are the Rodney Dangerfield of rock. From jokes like, “What did the drummer get on his IQ test?” (answer: drool) to the mock tragedies that befell Spinal Tap’s myriad timekeepers, drummers get no respect. However, a new list shows that many of them are laughing all the way to the bank. Celebrity Net Worth [...]

Ringo Starr Says Second Generation Reincarnation of the Beatles Won't Happen

Billy Dukes — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:25:26 +0000

Three of the four sons of famous Beatles are willing to team up to honor their dads. James McCartney — son of Paul – had suggested the possibility earlier this year, adding that Sean Lennon and Dhani Harrison were fond of the idea.

Ringo's All-Starr Band Reveals Their Favorite Beatles Albums

Jeff Giles — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:49:18 +0000

It’s summer, and Ringo Starr is back on the road with another lineup of his long-running All-Starr Band — all of whom recently sat down with Rock Cellar Magazine to share their favorite Beatles albums.

Ringo Starr's Birthplace Saved from Demolition

Dave Lifton — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:35:13 +0000

A three-year battle to preserve Ringo Starr‘s childhood home has resulted in a victory. The small house in the Dingle section of Liverpool had been on a list of houses to be demolished as part of an urban renewal project, but a campaign started by local Beatles fans has saved No. 9 Madryn Street from the bulldozer.

Ringo Starr Offers A Supportive Drumstick To The Endangered Rhino Species

Matt Wardlaw — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:02:26 +0000

In addition to promoting his new solo album, cleverly titled ‘Ringo 2012,’ former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is lending his support to a worthy cause – the endangered rhinoceros species. Starr recently modified his official website, replacing the picture of his cat with a rhino image.

Ringo Starr and Dave Stewart Announce Movie Musical

Jeff Giles — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:21:10 +0000

After watching the film version of ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,’ you’d think Ringo Starr would have no love for rock movie musicals, but think again — the Funny Beatle is teaming up with erstwhile Eurythmic Dave Stewart to write and executive produce a project for Paramount.

Ringo Starr Spews Details on Dealing With Preshow Jitters

Chris M. Junior — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:00:37 +0000

There’s always a spring to 71-year-old Ringo Starr‘s step when he hits the concert stage, and the reason why is not something the former Beatles drummer acknowledges with pride.

It turns out that Starr, even with 50-plus years of concert performances under his belt, still suffers from stage fright. But Starr’s regular case of preshow jitters involves much more than just trotting out to his designated spot.

Will the Beatles' Sons Really Form Their Own Band? [Videos of each]

Chris Allen — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:47:32 +0000

This is a bad idea. What would they do? If they do original music, Sean Lennon bombed with his music, Dhani Harrison has only worked on his father's music, James McCartney has no track record with music, and Jason Starkey only played in Ringo's band maybe a couple of times and hasn't even made a name for himself, let alone public pictures.

Ringo Starr Doesn't Care If Kids Ask 'Who Are the Beatles?'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:45:23 +0000

When Paul McCartney performed at the 2012 Grammy Awards last month, “Who is Paul McCartney” became a trending topic on Twitter, causing older Beatles fans to blink in amazement.

But before you start spouting off about “kids these days” and the sadness of their musical apathy, it turns out McCartney’s one-time bandmate Ringo Starr was not offended by the question — even though it’s likely he’d have garnered the same digital reaction.

Ringo Starr Launches 'Wonderful' Valentine's Day Contest

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:48:32 +0000

Want to impress your beloved or your Valentine this Feb. 14 with a personalized message from Ringo Starr? Well, you have the chance. The former Beatle has kicked off his ‘Wonderful Valentine’ campaign on Facebook. We love it when a classic rock legend embraces technology and the digital space.

Ringo Starr Announces 2012 U.S. Tour

Dave Swanson — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:50:06 +0000

Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band will once again be hitting the road for a run of shows this summer. The tour kicks off June 14 in Niagara Falls and wraps up July 21 at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, Calif. This will be the twelfth incarnation of Ringo’s cast of characters known as the “All Starr Band,” the idea of which, according to Ringo, is that “everybody on stage is a star in their own right.”

Ringo Starr to Ring in 2012 With New Album

Dave Swanson — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:17:54 +0000

It may not always come easy, but that hasn’t stopped our beloved Ringo Starr from rocking on year after year. Whether on tour with his ‘All Starr Band’ or in the studio recording new material, the ever youthful Mr. Starr just keep rolling along musically.

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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Beatles' Widows Attend Premiere of New George Harrison Documentary

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:20:22 +0000

Ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr attended the U.K. premiere of the documentary ‘George Harrison: Living in the Material World’ in London on October 2, as did the widows of their late band mates Harrison (Olivia Harrison) and John Lennon (Yoko Ono).

Their presence sent a loud and clear message about their love and respect for the so-called quiet member of the Fab Four. Other music notables on hand included Beatles producer George Martin and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood.