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A STAR FOR A STARR

Ringo is delighted, having heard the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will be honoring him with a star in 2010 on the Walk Of Fame.

Ringo said, "A star for a Starr - what an honor and a privilege it is to be walked on!
Peace & Love."

Ringo announces Photo Contest Winner on first new video update of 2009

Ringo has announced the winner of the photo contest, which began at
the end of this last All Starr Tour this past summer of 2008. Just as he did after the All Starr Tour in 2006, Ringo invited fans to submit their best photograph of the All Starrs (no videos, only stills) to his website and the winner would be sent a signed drum head.

Undimmed Starr: A portrait of the artist

BY MICHAEL HAMERSLY for the Miami Herald

Ringo Starr's accomplishments sometimes get lost in the glory of John, Paul and George. But the Beatles drummer with the puppy-dog appeal was just as essential to the Fab Four's sound, his steady beat and innovative rhythms anchoring the group's melodic genius. Starr's pleasant voice also added a different dimension to the Beatles' sound on songs such as Act Naturally, Don't Pass Me By, With a Little Help From My Friends, Octopus's Garden and Yellow Submarine.

After the Beatles split, Starr found solo success with hits including Photograph, You're Sixteen, Oh My My and It Don't Come Easy. He's still recording but has also branched out into the visual arts.

Starr hits the Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Thursday with the latest incarnation of his All-Starr Band -- previous members have included musical greats Joe Walsh and Clarence Clemons -- right in the middle of his whimsical art exhibit, Abstract Faces,which runs through July 6.

Starr talked to The Miami Herald about the tour and his art, plus his opinion of the Beatles-based Cirque du Soleil show LOVE and the Fab Four-inspired movie Across the Universe.

New Ringo All Starrs CD and DVD OUT NOW!

The lineup for the 2006 All Starr Band tour was Rod Argent, Richard Marx, Sheila E., Billy Squier, Edgar Winter, and Hamish Stuart.

The live album includes Ringo and Beatles favorites like Yellow Submarine, Photograph, Act Naturally, and also some of the biggest hits of his back-up members' band's careers including Everybody Wants You by Billy Squier, Frankenstein by Edgar Winter, Glamorous Life by Sheila E. and 'Should Have Known Better by Richard Marx.

The DVD shows Ringo playing some of his greatest hits live including I Wanna Be Your Man, She's Not There, Yellow Submarine and many more. It's 144 minutes long.

You can listen to tracks from the new CD here and here is info on the new DVD.

From Liverpool, with luv

The former Beatles drummer is touring North America this summer to promote a new album that's close to his heart.

By Randy Lewis, for the Los Angeles Times

Unlike most musicians, Ringo Starr looks forward to that feeling he sometimes gets of being on a treadmill. In fact, that's where he often feels most creative.

"My studio in England is next to the gym," Starr said from the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, where his latest tour just got underway. "When it's time to record, I find that getting on the treadmill brings on the endorphins, and the songs just start coming. I wrote a lot of songs on the treadmill. It's certainly a better way than sitting up late at night smoking."

Ringo's Birthday Wish List – "Peace & Love"

Ringo was recently asked by Access Hollywood what he hoped to receive for his upcoming birthday (July 7th). Ringo's answer was unconventional, he said, "just more Peace & Love."

Then he expanded his wish further, "it would be really cool if everyone, everywhere, wherever they are, at noon on July 7 make the peace sign and say "Peace & Love."

Wherever you are in the world, join him in making the peace sign and saying, singing, shouting, whispering, signing, writing or quietly thinking one simply beautiful and universal message: "Peace & Love."

While some will do this on their own other folks may be gathering at Abbey Road in London; Capitol Records in LA; Strawberry Fields in NYC.

Ringo Starr to Sell Art for Charity

From RollingStone.com

Ringo Starr will sell his own artwork starting tomorrow at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. Each item is hand-signed by the drummer, with all of Ringo's proceeds benefiting the Lotus Foundation. Additionally, Ringo and his All-Starr will perform at the Hard Rock on July 3rd. Buyers who purchase $2,950 worth of artwork will receive a free ticket to the show as well as the opportunity to meet Starr at a VIP reception earlier in the day. Starr began creating art while on tour in the late 90's. The collection that will be appearing at the Hard Rock is titled "Abstract Face."

2008 Summer Tour Underway

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band recently kicked off his North American Summer tour. Check out what the media is saying about the tour:

"Star Still Shines" - Edmonton Sun
"Ringo Starr and his All-Starrs didn't disappoint" - Niagara Falls Review
"Ringo and pals deliver genial tour through hits" - Boston Globe

Limited Edition Ringo Starr Art Book Available June 19

"Painting Is My Madness," a limited edition book featuring Ringo Starr's computer artwork, is set to be released on June 19. In addition to over 40 reproductions of Ringo's computer art pieces, "Painting is My Madness" contains candid photos of Ringo and his art including personal photos from his wife. The book also features Ringo's humorous and insightful musings on his artwork. There will also be a special collectors deluxe hand signed edition of "Painting is My Madness" that includes an 8" x 10" piece of Ringo's artwork. "Painting is My Madness" is published by ArtCelebs and is available at all of Ringo Starr & the All-Starr Band concerts this summer or by going to www.RingoStarrArt.com. Click here to view the entire article.

Ringo Starr: Off the Record to Premiere on HBO

The music legend shares memories and secrets from his life in the greatest rock 'n' roll band of all time when RINGO STARR: OFF THE RECORD debuts Friday, May 2 at 11 pm, exclusively on HBO.