Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band kick off tour in Canada
CBC News
Posted: Jun 06, 2014
Ever the musician, Ringo Starr still loves playing gigs and hitting the road for fresh tours.
The former Beatle kicks off a new series of concert dates with his All-Starr Band on Friday in Rama, Ont. The current leg of the tour then veers into the U.S. before returning to Canada for a date in Vancouver in July.
"It's the dream I had at 13: to play drums and play with good people — it's still unfolding," he told CBC News.
"It's what I do."
Along with participating in the host of events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' arrival in North America this year, he's also marking the 25th anniversary of his first All-Starr Band tour. Meanwhile, the amiable drummer and singer is balancing a host of other projects as well, including a new album, several books and an art exhibit.
In the attached video, Starr talks to CBC's Jelena Adzic about still finding time to tour and how he'd like the Beatles to be remembered.
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Ringo Starr Talks Legacy With ET Canada
By DAN MACRAE
6/6/2014
It's not every day you get the opportunity to chat with a top-tier music legend.
Ringo Starr is currently embarking on a North American Tour with his All Starr Band and ET Canada was able to wrangle a chat with the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. The world-famous drummer cheerfully disclosed to us what life is like being a 73-year-old superstar that's beloved for his work with the Fab Four and beyond.
"The Beatle legacy will go on forever, and I was one of them so that will go on forever. But I don't wake up in the morning thinking about 'the legacy,'" laughs Ringo. "It's not something I think about! I just keep doing what I love to do."
Casino Rama will be playing host to the kickoff of Ringo Starr's extensive North American tour. According to the megaselling sticksman, there's nothing quite like performing live.
"You know I can be all day like 'ugh,' but when we're on and I'm playing, the energy just arrives," reveals Ringo. "It's so great. I love to play."
Tune in to ET Canada tonight for our full interview with Ringo Starr and hear how the superstar selects the musicians that play in his All Starr Band.
Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band soak up the applause at Casino Rama
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Ringo Starr stars in expanded tour, art show, TV special
Edna Gundersen
USA TODAY
June 5, 2014
Nearly 60 years after he began pounding on his first drum kit, Ringo Starr isn't skipping a beat.
The legendary ex-Beatle, who launches a tour with his All Starr Band on Friday, is stretching the trek with a newly announced batch of dates in October. He's also prepping a new exhibit of his artwork, starring in TV special and calling on peaceniks around the globe to help him celebrate his birthday on July 7.
Starr is touring with the same lineup he assembled in 2012, with one exception. Warren Ham is stepping in to replace Mark Rivera, who is touring with Billy Joel. The other All Starrs: Richard Page, Todd Rundgren, Steve Lukather, Gregg Rolie and Gregg Bi
On June 19, a collection of Starr's self-portraits will be unveiled at a VIP reception and exhibition at the Soho Contemporary Art Gallery in New York. Starr's art also is on display at the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago and Ocean Gallery in Stone Harbor , N.J., as well as online at RingoStarrArt.com.ssonette.
On July 7, Starr will celebrate his 74th birthday in Los Angeles. As in past years, he encourages fans around the world to pause at noon local time to share a "peace and love" moment. He's inviting L.A. fans to gather with him at noon PT in front of the Capitol Records building.
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love, a tribute concert honoring the drummer, will premiere at 8 p.m. ET July 13 on AXS TV. The special showcases performances by Joe Walsh, Ben Harper, Ben Folds, Brendan Benson, Bettye LaVette and others, plus a band featuring Don Was, Benmont Tench, Peter Frampton, Steve Lukather and Kenny Aronoff. The concert, taped in January in Los Angeles, launched the Ringo Starr Peace & Love Fund , a division of the David Lynch Foundation, which provides Transcendental Meditation instruction to tens of thousands of at-risk students in underserved schools, women who are survivors of domestic violence, and veterans with post-traumatic stress.
From left, Benmont Tench, Peter Frampton, Kenny Aronoff, Ringo Starr, Don Was, Joe Walsh, Steve Lukather, David Lynch.(Photo: Rob Shanahan)
RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND ITINERARY
June 6, Rama, Ontario
June 7, Canandaigua, N.Y.
June 8, Williamsport, Pa.
June 10, Albany, N.Y.
June 11, Westbury, N.Y.
June 12, Vienna, Va.
June 14, Wallingford, Conn.
June 15, Providence, R.I.
June 17, New York, N.Y
June 18, New York
June 20, Red Bank, N.J.
June 21, Atlantic City
June 22, Durham, N.C.
June 24, Buffalo, N.Y.
June 25. Verona N.Y.
June 27, Detroit
June 28, Chicago
June 29, Cleveland
July 1, Toledo, Ohio
July 2, Kettering, Ohio
July 3, Robinsonville, Miss.
July 5, Thatcherville,
July 9, Albuquerque
July 11, San Diego
July 12, Santa Barbara, Calif.
July 13, San Jose, Calif.
July 15, Vancouver
July 16, Woodenville, Wash.
July 17, Bend, Ore.
July 19, Los Angeles
Oct. 2, Tulsa
Oct. 3, St. Louis
Oct. 4, Kansas City, Kan.
Oct. 5, Omaha, Neb.
Oct. 7, San Antonio
Oct. 9, Austin
Oct. 10, Houston
Oct. 15, Charleston
Oct. 17, Biloxi
Oct. 18, Jacksonville, Tenn.
Oct. 19, Ft. Myers, Fla.
Oct. 21, Ft. Lauderdale
Oct. 22, Melbourne, Fla.
Oct. 23, Clearwater, Fla.
The 2014 lineup includes Warren Ham, Richard Page, Todd Rundgren, Ringo Starr, Steve Lukather, Gregg Rolie and Gregg Bissonette.
(Photo: Rob Shanahan)
www.facebook.com/mark.rivera.1023
June 6 2014
MARK RIVERA :
Had a Blast with Ringo and The Band getting things Tightened up for their opening night Tonight at Casino Rama. I Love my Dear Friends and hope to connect with them in NYC.
This shot was taken just before I left for Las Vegas for tomorrow nights show with Billy. I realize just how
Very Blessed I Am.
Peace & Gratitude...MR
www.facebook.com/toddrundgren
June 6 2014
TODD RUNDGREN :
W/ Ringo Starr and The All Starr Band
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