The Beatles

RINGO STARR CAN’T STOP DRUMMING

When it comes to Beatles, we see a lot of Paul McCartney around – in concert, on vacations, interviews etc. But we tend to forget that Ringo Starr, 82, lives in LA. He has homes in several countries but spends most of his time here. Did you know he’s the richest drummer in the world? (Estimated: 350 million) After The Beatles split up, he got involved in more money-making projects than any of his bandmates. He married model (and former Bond Girl) Barbara Bach in 1981, and in 1988 they checked into rehab together. That cemented their relationship, and they’ve been together ever since. (Ringo and his All-Starr Band are appearing at The Greek Theater in October)

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA Ringo and Barbara shopping at Maxfield in Malibu

By Janet / August 11, 2022

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GOOD OL’ FREDA: BEATLE FANS AREN’T THE ONLY ONES WHO WILL LOVE THIS MOVIE

For a good time this weekend – try to see the hugely appealing documentary “Good Ol’ Freda.” Little Freda Kelly was one of The Beatles earliest fans – and in 1961 she landed a job as secretary for them. Her job lasted until 1972 and she witnessed all the exciting and amusing events of the era plus the evolution of the most famous band of all time. Her inside stories are priceless and she herself is endearing. This little movie is easy to miss – but SO worth seeing and unforgettable…

By Janet / September 19, 2013

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RINGO STARR’S SON ZAK DRUMS WITH THE WHO

Little did we know that Ringo Starr’s son Zak Starkey, 47, is an in-demand drummer – and has been an unofficial member of The Who since 1996. Apparently Ringo hoped his kid would become and doctor or lawyer, but Zak loved the drums and he’s been a working musician all his adult life. He signed autographs for fans with other Who bandmembers outside the Sunset Marquis Hotel.

Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News

By Janet / January 31, 2013

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THERE'S A LOT OF GEORGE HARRISON IN HIS SON DHANI

Photo Credit: Splash News

George Harrison’s son Dhani is looking more Byronesque and more like his father. It’s interesting how he got his degree from Brown University in physics and industrial design, and was once headed for a career in aerodynamics. At least we know he’s smart. After all that he changed his mind and decided music was his real passion. So far his music career hasn’t taken off – it’s not easy to follow in a Beatle’s footsteps.

By hoodlum / December 12, 2008

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RINGO BEHEADED IN LIVERPOOL GARDEN

Notice something missing? Ringo, of course! This is a topiary sculpture of The Beatles featured near the train station in the industrial town of Liverpool where the fab four grew up. It took 18 painstaking months to grow these plants into Beatle form. Last week somebody chopped off Ringo’s head and his figure had to be brought into the nursery for repair and regrowth. Locals figure the vandals were outraged by Ringo’s recent comments on a talk show that he “missed nothing” about his hometown.

By hoodlum / May 19, 2008

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Long Time No See The Beatles

1963: THE BEATLES LAST LOW BUDGET VACATION

This photo of The Beatles taken in 1963 by a guy named Tony Barrow who worked with the band, just surfaced in the UK, and it shows the group leading an ordinary life just before they hit it big. This picture was taken at a “typical” English resort of the era and it’s not exactly The Four Seasons. Guests are sprawled and sunning themselves on aluminum chairs on a frazzled lawn and cement area. With no sign of a pool. This was taken a month BEFORE their megahit song “She Loves You” hit number one. That’s when everything changed.

By hoodlum / April 21, 2008

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