beatles, ringo starr

Beatles fans take note! One fourth of the Fab Four is on tour this summer. That's right, Ringo Starr, the most genial and relaxed of the famous quartet has taken his All-Starr Band on tour with a host of Ringo's own tunes on display, and a handful of old Beatles favorites. Backing up Ringo this time out are Colin Hay from Men Down Under, Gary Wright, Billy Squire, Hamish Stewart of the Average White Band, and finally, the great Albino rocker Edgar Winter. Although Ringo shot to fame as the Beatles drummer, on this tour he is only manning the drum kit some of the time. The rest of the time, he is out front, singing his hits, joking with the fans, and appearing to have a splendid time. Among the Beatles music Ringo is performing on this tour are "Yellow Submarine," "I Want to Be Your Man," and "With a Little Help From My Friends." Ringo is also paying tribute to his three old friends and bandmates with a new tune "Liverpool 8" from his latest album. At age 68 Ringo seems hale and healthy, but he's also not a workaholic, so for much of each set the Beatles drummer allows his sidemen to take center stage with some their hits, like "Take a Free Ride," "Dream Weaver," and "Lonely is the Night." Ringo's All-Starr Band began the 31-stop tour in June and will wrap it up on August 2nd.