Ringo Starr - The Best Of Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band So Far... DVD

Ever wondered what happened to the "fourth Beatle"? Ringo Starr has spent much of the time since 1989 on the road with his All-Starr Band, a flexible line-up of musicians from the 1960s and 70s--somewhere between a backing band and a rock and roll circus. The Best of Ringo Starr covers five stages of the band's concerts, featuring Starr--in close-cropped and pony-tailed guises--singing and/or drumming his way through a fair selection from The Beatles' back catalogue, alternating with "star turns" from the other band members. There's Dr John in full-on Mardi Gras attire;... Nils Lofgren's precision power-playing; Todd Rundgren in send-up mode; Jack Bruce and Peter Frampton striking sparks in "Sunshine of Your Love"; Gary Booker turning an ever "Whiter Shade of Pale" and, as a grand finale, Ringo leading from the front in a stadium sing-along of "With a Little Help from My Friends". The vocals haven't improved from his handful of Beatles leads, but there's no denying his commitment and enthusiasm in pursuit of a good time. There's some amusing backstage footage of well-seasoned pros genuinely having fun. But then, Ringo was always the entertainer. What would you think if he sang out of tune? It scarcely matters... --Richard Whitehouse [show more]

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