Jeff Lynne's ELO Delivers Stellar Final U.S. Performance in Phoenix

Jeff Lynne performing at Footprint Center in
Phoenix, AZ on Oct. 29.
Photo credit: Footprint Center (@FootprintCNTR)

Jeff Lynne's ELO, Rooney

Where: Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona

When: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024

Next: Jeff Lynne's ELO is scheduled to perform several dates in England in July 2025. Learn more HERE.

Jeff Lynne's ELO brought their aptly-pegged "Over and Out" North American Tour to a dramatic close at a packed Fingerprint Center in Phoenix last night (Oct. 29, 2024). Although the orchestral pop-rock ensemble is scheduled to perform in England next summer, Lynne and company closed out their high-profile U.S. tour that began back on Aug. 24 in Palm Desert, CA with the highly-anticipated Arizona date.

For those like yours truly who made the long trek to the Valley of the Sun, catching this historic concert was definitely well worth the effort. Since Jeff Lynne's ELO was launched in 2014 — a welcome return of the iconic songcraft and symphony-styled rock approach forged by Lynne with Electric Light Orchestra from 1970 to 1986 — there has been universal praise of this latest chapter in Lynne's wide-ranging career as a successful singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. 

From left, Iain Horns, Jeff Lynne and Mike
Stevens on Oct. 29, 2024.
Photo credit: Footprint Center (@FootprintCNTR)

The Oct. 29 concert featured Lynne with a top-tier group of musicians and singers who collectively brought a parade of classic rock favorites to life. Fans erupted once the collective came on stage at 9:10 p.m.; bona fide classics were unleashed one after another, with the songs elevated not only by Lynne's signature style but by the talents of the players and energy evident in the arena.

Since the Beatles disbanded 55 years ago, no other hitmaker has carried the sonic torch of the Fab Four with the palpable skill and might of Lynne, and that combination of melody, artfulness and ambition was heard across the 90-minute concert. The concert kicked off with a performance of "One More Time," a marvelous Chuck Berry-inspired cut from the Jeff Lynne's ELO 2019 album From Out of Nowhere. The lyrics from that original track provided the perfect prelude to this special night: "Come on baby, time to rock and roll / Get on board, and we'll soon be gone / Everybody gonna feel real fine / We're gonna do it one more time."

Indeed, while many in the crowd undoubtedly felt the reflective weight of the occasion, there was also the thrill of hearing so many great songs performed with such perfection. While Lynne was the central figure of the night, backup singers Iain Horns and Melanie-Lewis McDonald were critical in enhancing the songs' lush vocal harmonies and layers. Kudos to Lynne's musical director Mike Stevens, exceptional drummer Donavan Hepburn, bassist Lee Pomeroy, violinist Jessie Murphy and a field of other great players whose contributions impressed across the fast moving 20-song set.

The parade of memorable early set gems included the soaring "Evil Woman," muscular rocker "Do Ya" (the latter a favorite from The Move), disco-tinged "Last Train to London," and ambitious symphonic sortie "10538 Overture."

Jeff Lynne's ELO performing "Can't Get It Out of My Head" in Phoenix, AZ 
on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Photo credit: Robert Kinsler

The night's magic continued via the wistful rocker "Strange Magic," poignant "Can't Get It Out of My Head" intensified by members of the audience using their lit phones to create a constellation of white lights inside the Footprint Center, a flawless "Livin' Thing," melodic masterpiece "All Over The World," and powerful anthemic rocker "Don't Bring Me Down," the latter which closed out the regular set. The troupe returned to the stage to perform "Mr. Blue Sky," an inspired and captivating finish to a night that this fan will never forget. 

Perhaps the most emotional moment of the night came after the introduction of the other band members when Stevens introduced Lynne and the crowd jumped to their feet and cheered and applauded loudly at length to honor a visibly emotional Lynne immediately before the performance of "Fire on High."

Opening for Jeff Lynne's ELO was Los Angeles-based power pop band Rooney, an outstanding young outfit headed by singer-songwriter/guitarist Robert Schwartzman. The quintet performed a slew of great originals blending melodic rock, alt rock and indie dance rock during a lively 45-minute set, showcasing songs that were both well crafted and melodically catchy. Highlights included the power pop cut "If It Were Up To Me," jubilant ear candy nugget "Why," subtle "Stay Away" with its rich arrangement and winning harmonies, driving "Don't Be a Hero," and propulsive modern rocker "When Did Your Heart Go Missing?"

 

Jeff Lynne's ELO setlist at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ on Oct. 29, 2024

One More Time / Evil Woman / Do Ya / Showdown / Last Train to London / Believe See Now / Steppin' Out / Rockaria! / 10538 Overture / Strange Magic / Sweet Talkin' Woman / Can't Get It Out of My Head / Fire on High / Livin' Thing / Telephone Line / All Over the World / Turn to Stone / Shine a Little Love / Don't Bring Me Down / Mr. Blue Sky

Rooney setlist at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ on Oct. 29, 2024

Blueside / If It Were Up To Me / Why? / Stay Away / Don't Be a Hero / Tell Me What We've Learned / Are You Afraid? / Do You Believe / I Should've Been After You / When Did Your Heart Go Missing? / I'm Shakin'

Review by Robert Kinsler

Matthew Sweet fund raiser, November 10 at McCabe's, from Wild Honey Foundation

I wanted to share this important news; a high-profile fundraiser to assist power pop hero Matthew Sweet is set for Sunday, Nov. 10 in Santa Monica, CA...Robert Kinsler

MATTHEW SWEET RECOVERY FUNDRAISER SET FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 at McCabe’s Guitar Shop in Santa Monica, Calif. Performers to include Bangles Debbi Peterson and Vicki Peterson, Dan Wilson, Richard Lloyd (Television), Val McCallum (Jackson Browne), Greg Leisz, Tony Marsico, John Moremen, Nick Vincent, Willie Aron, Lyn Bertles, Jim Laspesa and Gabi Lima    Matthew Sweet LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Acclaimed recording artist and longtime Wild Honey Foundation friend Matthew Sweet suffered a severe stroke while on tour in Toronto. Matthew is currently back in his home of Omaha, Neb. and beginning an expensive and arduous recovery journey. Matthew needs financial and inspirational support to complete the road back from this tough setback. Wild Honey is here to do its part. Mathew's musical friends and bandmates (past and present) have stepped up and immediately volunteered to perform this intimate event at McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica on Sunday, November 10 at 8 p.m. Among those scheduled to perform: Bangles Debbi Peterson and Vicki Peterson, Dan Wilson, Richard Lloyd (Television), Val McCallum (Jackson Browne), Greg Leisz, Tony Marsico (Cruzados), John Moremen, Nick Vincent, WIllie Aron, Lyn Bertles, Jim Laspsesa and Gabi Lima along with a possibly several surprise guests will perform an amazing evening of music to support and inspire Matthew in his recovery. It will be an unforgettable night in this very intimate venue. Wild Honey is a 501c3 non-profit that supports autism causes and artists-in-need. We have been producing benefit shows since 1994. The benefit is produced Paul Rock and David Jenkins. For more information: Wildhoneyfoundation@yahoo.com Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/5he4vucf Those who are unable to make the show but want to make a tax-deductible donation to the Wild Honey Foundation that will add to the show donation may do so here: https://tinyurl.com/3chk4yvz

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Pop innovator Matthew Sweet cancels tour after suffering a stroke

Matthew Sweet and yours truly backstage
at the Coach House in San Juan
Capistrano, CA.

My thoughts and deepest prayers go out to Matthew Sweet; please read the media release below and help if you can. I have interviewed the beloved power pop hero several times and always enjoyed his concert dates too..Robert Kinsler

The power pop artist suffered a debilitating stroke while on tour in Canada All tour dates have been canceled To help cover his extensive medical bills  Sweet's friends have set up a GoFundMe HERE

Octber 23; Omaha, NE: Alt-rock trailblazer Matthew Sweet was forced to cancel an extensive cross-country tour of both headline dates and support slots for longtime friends, Hanson, after suffering a debilitating stroke in Toronto late Saturday evening of October 12. He was quickly admitted to Toronto Western Hospital where he received excellent care and was taken out of immediate danger. Matthew was transferred to a rehabilitation center back home in Omaha yesterday, where he will undergo extensive therapy. He is now on a long, difficult road to recovery. Matthew's longtime manager, Russell Carter, has issued this statement: "All of us who know and love Matthew have hope for a speedy recovery. Matthew has always been intensely focused and tenacious in all of his endeavors, not only in his recording career, but in all of his artistic and intellectual pursuits. I am confident that his signature determination will serve him well as he focuses now on recovery to good health." Matthew's medical expenses in Canada and Omaha are exorbitant and his primary source of income — like most professional musicians -— is live touring. He cannot perform for the foreseeable future. Matthew's management have set up a GoFundMe campaign so family, friends, and Matthew's amazing network of fans can contribute to help pay his medical expenses. Please contribute if you can and please repost the link to the GoFundMe fundraiser anywhere you can.  MATTHEW SWEET GoFundMe page HERE Matthew Sweet online: Website Facebook Instagram Vevo

ABOUT MATTHEW SWEET After spending the '80s as an up-and-coming jangle pop multi-instrumentalist with acts like Oh-OK, Lloyd Cole, The Golden Palominos, and The Buzz of Delight, Matthew Sweet emerged as the leading figure of the power pop revival with the release of his platinum-selling breakout record Girlfriend in 1991. Sweet adhered to traditional song craft, yet subverted the form by adding noisy post-punk guitar and flourishes of country-rock, resulting in an amalgam of the Beatles, Big Star, R.E.M., and Neil Young. Girlfriend became a word-of-mouth critical and commercial hit with its title track reaching the Top Five on the Modern Rock charts and its anime-styled music videos entering heavy rotation on MTV.  His next two records, Altered Beast (1993) and 100% Fun (1995), continued the hot streak, producing multiple top ten singles and achieving gold and platinum sales. Sweet's success continued in the late ‘90's and 2000's with successful US and European tours, major label releases (including Blue Sky on Mars, In Reverse, Modern Art), and a revered collaboration series with Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles) - Under Covers Vols. 1-3. More recent studio albums Sunshine Lies and Tomorrow Forever are championed by critics as persuasive testaments to the enduring qualities of Sweet's adventurous, emotion-charged songcraft. On Matthew’s thirteenth album, Catspaw (2021), he plays every instrument (except drums) for the first time in his career. American Songwriter called it “a one-man show of sorts that represents another high point in a career that’s now almost four decades long and shows no signs of lagging.” 2024 saw the release of a newly remixed and remastered archival live recording of Sweet’s epic July 4, 1993 headline performance at WXRT’s “Taste of Chicago” in Chicago’s Grant Park, Live at Grant Park Chicago July 1993. Sweet's next studio album os tentatively titled Midsommer.

New Chess Records Tribute Channel is a Treasure Chest of Vintage Blues, Jazz, Soul, Rock 'n' Roll and Gospel Video Clips in one location

Marshall Chess /
Photo credit: Alex Healy

Marshall Chess, son of legendary Chess Records co-founder Leonard Chess, along with his son Jamar and partner Richard Ganter, have launched a “one-stop shop” outlet for vintage video music clips for genres ranging from Blues, Soul and Jazz, to Rock ‘n ‘Roll and Gospel with the rollout of the Chess Records Tribute Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChessRecordsTribute.

“The Chess Records Tribute Channel on YouTube is a deep excursion into the vast Chess Records history, featuring hundreds of rare videos, personal stories and experiences with constant content additions,” says Chess. “There is a podcast section, too, where I play Chess music with added comments. If you love the blues, you have got to check out The Chess Records Tribute YouTube channel.”

Now in his eighth decade, Marshall Chess continues to be at the vanguard of music innovation with the new channel, which follows the successful release of New Moves: The Chess Project, a trailblazing new album collection from his CZYZ Records label. CZYZ was the original family name of his father and uncle before they came over to the USA in the 1920s and had their name “Americanized” into “Chess,” which set the brothers on a path to create their own music history.

Partnering with Marshall Chess on these projects is long-time friend Richard Ganter. Over the years, Ganter was in contact with Marshall after both promoted the “Legendary Masters” series in the mid- 1990s. They hit it off on a friendship that has lasted for several decades. Richard suggested a bunch of ideas for a Chess book to pay tribute to the Chess family legacy to Marshall, which in 2019 came to the concept of an illustrated coffee table-style high-quality photo book. When 2020 came around and Covid 19 hit, Richard used the time to finalize the concept of the book with Marshall’s foreword and full authorized support.

 

Realizing that the world pretty much stood still in 2020 with the Chess Records Tribute Book finished, Richard started the YouTube channel Chess Records Tribute to support the book release and produce the most unique channel to showcase the legacy of the Chess family and beyond with Marshall’s full support.  Marshall at that point revived The Chess Project album he produced with his son Jamar and with several major artists and finalized the album in 2023. Thus, several major Chess projects came together to feature on the YouTube channel with the album now hitting the promo trail in 2024. 

 

“The Chess Records Tribute channel pretty much evolved from launching the book and with such a vast array of music and Marshall’s direct and deep association with Chess and beyond we quickly realized we will produce original and unique content not seen anywhere on YouTube,”” adds Richard Ganter. “The vast and deep combined knowledge we bring to this makes the pods, special features and videos the go- to channel in Blues, and of course, across all other genres. The channel covers Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Soul, Gospel and Jazz, plus Comedy – the entire Chess history; plus we go beyond and cover Marshall’s later Rolling Stones involvement and his productions that take us right up to current times.”

 

After the initial launch in July, 2020, and the full launch in January, 2024, the YouTube channel boasts over 500 videos-and-counting to date. A unique offer for any music fan to learn and view, listen to some of the most amazing music ever recorded. The channel has over 20 playlists and features some of the most unique Blues videos and special documentaries ever made on the subject.

 

“The Chess Records Tribute YouTube channel reaches the far corners of the globe,” summarizes Ganter. “More specials are planned for 2024/2025 featuring Marshall Chess and his unique broadcast style to captivate and audience with the stories of his life in the music business that are truly one-of-a- kind. We have in-planning further special series that will become pod style tidbits of Marshall Chess folk tales covering artists and music, life and more.”

 

About the Chess Records Tribute Channel

The Chess Records Tribute Channel is the only dedicated video channel on all things Chess Records, its legacy and beyond, fully authorized by Marshall Chess. Currently the channel has 5k permanent subscribers and growing.

 

The channel boasts to date over 500 videos under several key genres such as Blues, Rock, Gospel, Soul, Jazz and Comedy, plus key Chess artist playlists where you get the most exclusive and rare videos seen on YouTube, refreshed every few days with new videos. The channel features over 70 exclusive podcasts by Marshall Chess, produced with Richard Ganter.

 

In addition to Blues,  all other genres that Chess was famous for are covered in depth, including Soul and R&B. Dedicated playlists feature key artists such as Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Bo Diddley, Sonny Boy Williamson, Etta James, Little Walter and Chuck Berry, to name a few.

 

The channel further boasts special films and features including the specially re-colorized and digitized “Bo Diddley Legend” documentary produced by Marshall Chess.

 

The channel also features exclusive videos   produced by Richard Ganter and Marshall Chess on the Grammy-nominated album Hip-Hop –influenced The Chess Project, produced by Marshall and Jamar Chess and Keith LeBlanc, featuring a stellar artist lineup of Bernard Fowler, backing vocalist of The Rolling Stones, world-class percussionist LeBlanc,  Skip “Little Axe” McDonald (Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five) and Eric Gales (Santana, Gary Clark Jr., Lauryn Hill) on guitar; Paul Nowinski  (Keith Richards, Patti Smith) and MonoNeon (Prince, Ne-Yo) on bass; Reggie Griffin (Kenny” Babyface”  Edmonds, Chaka Khan) on keys; Alan Glen (Jeff Beck, Peter Green) on harmonica; and Mohini Dey, an up-and-coming young bass player from India.   

 

Stats:

Videos: Over 550 videos live to date, with new videos published every week.

 

Podcasts: Over 70 podcasts published to-date every other week paying tribute to the Chess legacy hosted by the special Marshall Chess show covering all things music, social and tales from a lifetime of extraordinary experiences  in the business of music, artists and beyond only available on this channel.

 

Shorts: Special artist and songs featured on short video format.

 

Community/Posts: Posts to all subscribers happen almost daily across all linked social media platforms such as X, Instagram and Facebook.

 

Merchandising: A dedicated tagged Merchandise Shop features exclusive designs, which helps maintain the channel production costs. Visit: https://www.youtube.com/@ChessRecordsTribute/store

 

Key Marketing Stats:

Subscriptions: 5k; The channel was soft launched 3 years ago and started to rack up nearly 600k views in the past 12 months, 30k likes and over  10k comments/interactions with viewers across social media.

 

Core channel audience markets worldwide: US, Canada, Brazil, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, and South Africa

About Marshall Chess

After spending his early years alongside his father and uncle in Chicago studios and record pressing plants, Marshall Chess made his mark at the family label in the late '60s with his own label Cadet Concept producing the groundbreaking albums Electric Mud (Muddy Waters) and Rotary Connection (self-titled). Marshall continued his innovative work as the founder and head of Rolling Stones Records and president of music publisher, Arc Music. The Chess family continue to be pioneers in the industry today; as this new collection is co-executive produced by Marshall’s son, Jamar Chess: a Billboard "30 Under 30" alum, 2019 ASCAP award-winner, and co-founder of Sunflower Entertainment and Wahoo Music Fund One, partnered by  Marshall and Jamar.

Now living in Upstate New York and at 82 years old, Marshall Chess is still a record man above all - tending to the Chess Records legacy for his grandchildren and generations to come. He maintains The Chess Records Tribute YouTube channel, which features recorded live performances of Chess Records artists and a multi dozen-part Chess podcast hosted by Marshall where he chats about producing classic Chess albums and songs, many of which are reinterpreted on New Moves.

About Richard Ganter

Richard Ganter Started his career in publishing and studio/live productions covering several continents. During his career, he worked for various Polygram Record labels, MCA Records and Universal Music International, amongst others. A former executive at Universal Music Group International, he conceived the Legendary Masters series to reestablish the Chess Records catalogue to a global audience culminating in the production of the critically-acclaimed 15 CD Chess Story box set in 2000. He also produced several million-selling TV albums such as B.B. King Ultimate Collection. A former executive at Vivendi Universal Mobile, he marketed the first wireless mobile digital content portals globally across all genres from hip-hop to pop, including Eminem’s “8 Mile” film, Mary J Blige, Jay Z, Snoop Dog, The Rolling Stones European tour 2004, Sting, million-selling MTV Frog tune among others.

Richard Ganter is a published author running his own global digital media content management company focused on OTT platforms, video music production and channels .He divides his time between Europe and Africa.

Ringo Starr to release new Country Album "Look Up" on January 10 | Album Produced and Co-written by T Bone Burnett

 RINGO STARR ANNOUNCES NEW COUNTRY ALBUM, LOOK UP,

PRODUCED AND CO-WRITTEN BY T BONE BURNETT

ARTIST’S FIRST FULL-LENGTH ALBUM IN SIX YEARS TO BE RELEASED JANUARY 10, 2025

 

FIRST TRACK “TIME ON MY HANDS” OUT TODAY

 

RINGO STARR & FRIENDS TO PLAY TWO NIGHTS OF COUNTRY MUSIC AT NASHVILLE’S STORIED RYMAN AUDITORIUM

JANUARY 14 & 15, 2025

 

TICKETS ON SALE OCTOBER 25, 2024

(October 18, 2024 – Nashville, TN) Ringo Starr will release a brand-new country music album, Look Up, produced and co-written by T Bone Burnett, on January 10, 2025. This stunning collection features 11 original songs, recorded this year in Nashville and Los Angeles. The track “Time On My Hands” is available to stream today.

PRE-ORDER LOOK UP | HERE

LISTEN TO “TIME ON MY HANDS” | HERE

 

Nine of the 11 songs on Look Up were written or co-written by Burnett, one by Billy Swan and the other co-written by Starr and Bruce Sugar. Starr sang and played drums on all the songs and co-wrote the album’s closer, “Thankful,” featuring Alison Krauss. Burnett enlisted some of Nashville’s finest and hottest talent for the record, including Billy Strings, Larkin Poe, Lucius, Molly Tuttle and the aforementioned Krauss. The album’s debut track, “Time On My Hands,” written by Paul Kennerly, Daniel Tashian (who is a co-producer on the album along with Sugar) and Burnett, is out today.

Starr’s lifelong love of country music has been apparent and celebrated throughout his illustrious career.  He performed and wrote numerous country and country-tinged songs throughout his years with The Beatles (i.e. “Act Naturally,” “What Goes On,” “Don’t Pass Me By”) as well as with the earlier Rory Storm and The Hurricanes, and recorded a country album, Beaucoups of Blues, in 1970 as his second solo album.  His love of Country and the Blues led him to try and emigrate from London to Texas while still a teen, after reading that Lightnin’ Hopkins lived in Houston.  

The artist’s new album comes after a chance meeting with Burnett at an event in Los Angeles in 2022 (the two had first met in the 1970s), where Starr asked Burnett to write a song for an EP he was recording.  Taking the task to heart, Burnett returned with nine songs, all in a country vain, which happily put Starr on a path to record Look Up: his first country album in more than 50 years and his first full-length album since 2019.

 “I’ve always loved country music. And when I asked T Bone to write me a song, I didn’t even think at the time that it would be a country song – but of course it was, and it was so beautiful.” Ringo recalls. “I had been making EPs at the time and so I thought we would do a country EP -but when he brought me nine songs I knew we had to make an album!  And I am so glad we did. I want to thank, and send Peace & Love, to T Bone and all the great musicians who helped make this record. It was a joy making it and I hope it is a joy to listen to.”

“I have loved Ringo Starr and his playing and his singing and his aesthetic for as long as I can (or care to) remember,” says Burnett. “He changed the way every drummer after him played, with his inventive approach to the instrument. And, he has always sung killer rockabilly, as well as being a heartbreaking ballad singer. To get to make this music with him was something like the realization of a 60-year dream I’ve been living. None of the work that I have done through a long life in music would have happened if not for him and his band. Among other things, this album is a way I can say thank you for all he has given me and us.”

Starr will be bringing this new music to Nashville when he headlines the famed Ryman Auditorium on January 14 and 15, 2025. Tickets will be on sale on Oct. 25. Starr and Burnett will also be featured on an episode of TalkShopLive®, the leading live streaming, social selling online network, on October 22 at 7 pm ET.

 

Track List (writers)

1. Breathless (featuring Billy Strings) (T Bone Burnett)
2. Look Up (featuring Molly Tuttle) (Daniel Tashian, T Bone Burnett)
3. Time On My Hands (Paul Kennerly, Daniel Tashian, T Bone Burnett)
4. Never Let Me Go (featuring Billy Strings) (T Bone Burnett)
5. I Live For Your Love (featuring Molly Tuttle) (Billy Swan, T Bone Burnett)
6. Come Back (featuring Lucius) (T Bone Burnett)
7. Can You Hear Me Call (featuring Molly Tuttle) (T Bone Burnett)
8. Rosetta (featuring Billy Strings and Larkin Poe) (T Bone Burnett)
9. You Want Some (Billy Swan)
10. String Theory (featuring Molly Tuttle) (Daniel Tashian, T Bone Burnett)
11. Thankful (featuring Alison Krauss) (Richard Starkey, Bruce Sugar)*

 

Produced by T Bone Burnett

Co-Produced by Daniel Tashian and Bruce Sugar
* “Thankful” Produced by Ringo Starr and Bruce Sugar with T Bone Burnett

From left, T Bone Burnett and Ringo Starr

 

About Ringo Starr

Throughout his career he has received nine GRAMMY® Awards and has twice been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- first as a Beatle and then as solo artist. Between 1970 and 2023, Ringo has released 20 solo studio records and 4 consecutive EPs in 2020, 2021 and 2023.  He has acted in over 15 films, received an Academy Award®, and has been nominated as an actor for an Emmy®. Ringo has published 8 books; had a stint as a male fashion model, and that same year went behind the lens as the photographer for some Foo Fighters PR photos. Ringo is also a visual artist and has had numerous exhibitions of his work and his “Peace Sculpture” is on permanent display in the Beverly Hills Park. In 2008 Ringo began dedicating his July 7 birthday to promoting Peace and Love and the movement has grown to include events all over the planet and into the stars with support from NASA. In 2018, Ringo was knighted and in 2019 he celebrated 35 years of touring with his All Starr Bands. In 2022 Ringo received an honorary degree as a Doctor of Music from Berklee College of Music and earlier he was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame with the Joe Chambers Musicians Legacy Award.

 

About T Bone Burnett

Throughout more than 50 years in music and entertainment, T Bone Burnett has earned an unparalleled reputation as an innovative artist, songwriter, producer, performer, film and concert producer, record company owner and artists’ advocate.  He’s worked and collaborated with musicians spanning many genres, such as the aforementioned Bob Dylan, Elton John, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Ringo Starr, B.B. King, Tony Bennett, k.d. lang, Elvis Costello, Taylor Swift, Ryan Bingham, Steve Earle and Leon Russell. Burnett’s highly successful and acclaimed work in film throughout the past 30 years includes his collaborations with the Coen Brothers on The Big Lebowski, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Cold Mountain, The Hunger Games, Walk The Line, Inside Llewyn Davis and Crazy Heart, for which he also served as one of the film’s producers.  He has won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a BAFTA and 13 Grammy Awards.