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Tag Archives: Ringo Starr
When did The Beatles break up?
This is the complete, unedited version of Duncan Driver’s article excerpted in Beatlefan #243. ‘… don’t you know that you can count me out, in.’ — Sung by John Lennon on the song ‘Revolution I’ (1968). One of the most … Continue reading
GETTING NASTY: A Rutle Remembers
Al Sussman pays tribute in Beatlefan #242 to Neil Innes, creator of the brilliant Beatles musical parodies used by The Rutles in addition to playing the band’s Lennon figure, Ron Nasty. Innes was a member of the legendary Bonzo Dog … Continue reading
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Why the skimpy bonus material on the ‘Abbey Road’ deluxe box?
Beatlefan reader Mike Edsall discusses his mixed feelings about the “Abbey Road” 50th anniversary deluxe edition. First, let me state where I’m coming from. I am a first-generation Beatles fan who owns close everything they’ve ever released, both group and … Continue reading
‘What’s My Name’: Previewing Ringo’s Latest Homespun Album
Bill King takes an advance look at Ringo Starr’s new album release … Ringo’s “What’s My Name,” due out Oct. 25 (but made available digitally in advance for review), is aptly described in the liner notes provided by the record … Continue reading
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Tagged All Starr Band, Beatlefan, Benmont Tench, Bill King, Bruce Sugar, Colin Hay, Dave Stewart, Edgar Winter, Grow Old With Me, Heartbreakers, Jack Douglas, Joe Walsh, John Lennon, Life Is Good, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Sam Hollander, Something New: The Beatlefan Blog, Steve Lukather, What's My Name
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Exclusive: Track Listing and Credits for Ringo’s Upcoming ‘What’s My Name’ Album
Beatlefan has learned advance details on Ringo Starr’s forthcoming album. Ringo Starr’s new album will be released Oct. 25, as Beatlefan previously reported, and is titled “What’s My Name,” according to two informed sources. The sources also confirmed that the … Continue reading
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Ringo Rumor: New Album features Macca, Walsh, More
Unconfirmed reports indicate that a new Ringo Starr studio album, possibly titled “What’s My Name,” is due for release Oct. 25. Guest performers on the new album are said to include Paul McCartney, current All Starr Band members Steve Lukather … Continue reading
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Tagged Abbey Road 50th anniversary, All Starr Band, All Starr Band 30th anniversary, Beatlefan, Colin Hay, Dave Stewart, Dodger Stadium, Greek Theatre, Joe Walsh, Mark Rivera, Nils Lofgren, Paul McCartney, Peter Palmiere, Ringo Starr, Something New: The Beatlefan Blog, Steve Lukather
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What we’re hearing about ‘Abbey Road’
Unconfirmed details of the upcoming 50th anniversary “Abbey Road” set are showing up on social media. Here, from a knowledgeable source in direct contact with Apple Corps, is what Beatlefan has heard: At this time, the “Abbey Road” 50th anniversary … Continue reading
Not much can top hearing ‘Mr. Blue Sky’ in concert
There might not have been a Beatle onstage at State Farm Arena, but Bill King reports there was a definite Fab aura surrounding the Atlanta performance by Jeff Lynne’s ELO. … When it comes to fellow travelers of The Beatles, … Continue reading
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Tagged AJC, Atlanta, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Beatlefan, Bill King, Dhani Harrison, Electric Light Orchestra, ELO, George Harrison, Handle With Care, Jeff Lynne, Jeff Lynne's ELO, John Lennon, Melissa Ruggieri, Mr. Blue Sky, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Something New: The Beatlefan Blog, State Farm Arena, Sweet Talkin' Woman, The Beatles, Traveling Wilburys
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Macca’s Never-Ending Tour Continues to Please
Beatlefan Publisher Bill King and his family saw the Memorial Day stop of Paul McCartney’s Freshen Up tour at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. His thoughts on the evening … Ever since Paul McCartney resumed touring in 1989, I’ve been … Continue reading
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Tagged Abe Laboriel Jr., Beatlefan, Bill King, Brian Ray, Egypt Station, Freshen Up tour, George Harrison, Hot City Horns, John Lennon, Kenji Fenton, Mike Davis, North Carolina, Paul "Wix" Wickens, Paul Burton, Paul McCartney, PNC Arena, Quarry Men, Raleigh, Ringo Starr, Rusty Anderson, SOMETHING NEW:The Beatlefan Blog, The Beatles, Wings
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George Harrison: On the Record, February ’79
A complete transcript of Harrison’s comments from his February, 1979, Los Angeles press conference for his “George Harrison” album. This transcript originally was published in Beatlefan #3, April 1979. Sporting a shaggy Beatle haircut and moustache, 36-year-old George Harrison not only has emerged from a … Continue reading
