He kept the beat for one of the world’s most iconic bands, has fronted his supergroup for three decades, is a two-time rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Famer and at 80, Ringo Starr is as energetic as ever.
The pandemic has stalled his normally packed touring schedule, but the former Beatle is set to release a quarantine-developed EP as well as a photo memoir about his All Starr Band, which comes out Wednesday.
In 1989, fresh out of rehab, Starr started the band, one of history’s longest running live touring groups that has featured a wide array of music luminaries.
Its first edition featured blues star Dr. John, Joe Walsh of the Eagles, and Nils Lofgren and Clarence Clemons, who played…
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