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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 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:20:16 +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 Denies Drumming on Pre-Beatles Tapes

Dave Lifton — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:42:57 +0000

The tapes of Rory Storm and the Hurricanes that surfaced recently do not feature Ringo Starr. That's the word coming from Starr, who was Storm's drummer before leaving to join the Beatles shortly before their recording career began in 1962.

The 30 Richest Drummers in the World

Landon King — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:33:42 +0000

The website CelebrityNetWorth.com has put together a list of The 30 Richest Drummers in the World and not surprisingly, Beatles drummer Ringo Starr came out on top, with an estimated fortune of $300 million.

Ringo Starr's Birthplace Saved from Demolition

Dave Lifton — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:45:13 +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.

Joe Walsh Previews New Music, Jams With Jeff Lynne And Ringo Starr During Private L.A. Performance

Matt Wardlaw — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:39:18 +0000

After previewing a bit of new music during his solo tour this past fall, Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh turned it up several notches during a private performance at the Troubadour in Los Angeles last week. Walsh and his six-piece band unveiled four new songs from his forthcoming ‘Analog Man’ album during the Troubadour performance, including [...]

Ringo Starr to Ring in 2012 With New Album

Dave Swanson — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:55:54 +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 — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:06:22 +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.

Ringo Starr Promotes Japanese Apple Juice [VIDEO]

Landon King — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:20:03 +0000

Wanna see Ringo Starr in a random Japanese apple juice commercial? Of course you do!