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Joe Walsh 'Cooking Up Something' With Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr + More

Billy Dukes — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:34:49 +0000

It’s not clear what Joe Walsh is working on exactly, but the lineup he’s assembled is certainly intriguing. The Eagles guitarist teased fans with a photo that indicates something very cool will be coming soon. “Cooking up something here at Capitol Records,” Walsh said on Facebook on Friday (March 8). “I think you’ll like it.” Pictured (from [...]

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

Billy Dukes — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:11:00 +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 — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:48:18 +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 Joined by Joe Walsh and Others for All-Starr Finale

Dave Lifton — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:30:19 +0000

The most recent tour of Ringo Starr‘s All-Starr Band concluded on Saturday (July 21) at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. For the finale, ‘With a Little Help from My Friends,’ Starr, um, got by with a lot of help from his friends.

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

Jeff Giles — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:00:18 +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 14:00:13 +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 Launches 'Wonderful' Valentine's Day Contest

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:32 +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.

Celebrity Birthdays for July 7 – Ringo Starr, Michelle Kwan and More

Amory Gritta — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:00:42 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Ringo Starr
Age: 71
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Winning the "right place, right time" lottery when he was asked to join The Beatles right before they made it big

Michelle Kwan
Age: 31
Occupation: Figure Skater
Known For: Being the most decorated figure skater in US history with two Olympic medals, five World Championships, and nine US championships