Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band bring parade of hits to Prescott Valley

Ringo Starr performing in Prescott Valley, AZ
on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band

Where: Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, AZ

When: Sunday, May 31, 2026

Next: The tour includes stops in Tucson, AZ on June 3; in Phoenix, AZ on June 12 and at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on June 14

Tickets: www.RingoStarr.com

Review by Robert Kinsler

Photography by Daryl Weisser

Few concert events are as fun as an evening featuring Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band. Indeed, as a member of the greatest and most influential band of all time, former Beatles drummer/vocalist Starr elevates the proceedings with a troupe that features a top-tier lineup of musical giants who bring their own talents to the show.

Ringo Starr behind his famous Ludwig drum set.

At a dazzling sold-out concert staged at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, AZ on May 31, 2026, Starr and his six-man band delivered a night of delightful nostalgia that was fueled by nearly two dozen bona fide radio favorites. 

Guitar great Steve Lukather performing at the Findlay Toyota Center.

Opening with "Matchbox" (a song penned by Carl Perkins in the 1950s, and recorded by the Beatles in 1964), Starr, 85, sounded in stellar form vocally as he danced and moved to the music; lead guitarist Steve Lukather unleashed some fiery fret work. The pace and magic of the concert continued with the followup cut "It Don't Come Easy," an enduring 1971 classic rock gem co-written by Starr and George Harrison, proving to be one of the more poignant songs of the night. 

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band performing in Prescott Valley, AZ.

Drummer Gregg Bissonette in action in Prescott Valley, AZ.

After those two tracks featuring Starr on lead vocals, the night featured a flow where other band members would sing hits associated with their careers too. For example, Lukather was featured on a trio of winning Toto classics ("Rosanna," "Hold The Line" and the sumptuous "Africa"), while Men at Work lead singer Colin Hay sang three of that band's best-known hits ("Down Under," "Overkill," and "Who Can It Be Now?") and Average White Band singer-guitarist-bassist Hamish Stuart sang a trio of numbers too (including the funky "Pick Up the Pieces").

From left, Steve Lukather, Warren Ham and Ringo Starr on May 31, 2026.

Ringo Starr in Prescott Valley, AZ.

Multi-instrumentalist Warren Ham playing the harmonica on May 31.

But there is little doubt the main attraction for those pinching themselves that the 2026 Spring Tour had arrived in this relatively little known mountain town in Central Arizona was the chance to hear Fab Four classics sung by a Beatle. The rollicking "Boys" was bolstered by Warren Ham's solid harmonica blasts. "Yellow Submarine" was an infectious sing-along and genuinely joyful. Rousing performances of "Octopus's Garden," "I Wanna Be Your Main," "Act Naturally" and the night-ending "With A Little Help From My Friends" were gold. Starr, his band and everyone in the crowd seemed thrilled at every turn.

From left, Hamish Stuart and Colin Hay at the Findlay Toyota Center.

Additionally, Starr showcased gems from his solo career including the confessional "I'm the Greatest" (a song written by John Lennon for Starr), catchy "No No Song," timeless "Photograph" and even "Choose Love" — the latter from his recently-issued country music album Long Long Road.

If you have a chance to catch Starr and company in concert this month, don't miss it.

Steve Lukather, left, with Ringo Starr.

Media Release: Power Pop Icon Matthew Sweet leads a cast of All-Stars and Legends on a Trip to Revisit The Beatles’ “ABBEY ROAD!”

 

Power Pop Icon MATTHEW SWEET Leads A Cast Of All-Stars And Legends On A Trip To Revisit THE BEATLES’ “ABBEY ROAD!”

Album features performances by Jellyfish's Roger Joseph Manning Jr., Vulfpeck's Charles Jones, British guitar legend Snowy White, Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens, GnR cohort Ron Bumblefoot Thal, Paul Shafer, God Of Hellfire Arthur Brown and lots more!

Los Angeles, CA - It probably comes as no surprise that Athens GA indie rock icon Matthew Sweet has a fondness for The Beatles. From his 1986 debut album to his early ‘90s breakthrough, including the MTV smash hit “Girlfriend,” on through to his most recent albums, Sweet has pulled off the same kind of melodically driven, seemingly straightforward but stealthily complex songs that turned the Liverpudlian foursome into a worldwide phenomena and one of the most influential artists of all-time. Recently, Sweet was invited to participate in a truly remarkable revisitation of The Beatles’ incredible crowning glory, the brilliant Abbey Road, and the results couldn’t be more satisfying.

Sweet sings, plays guitar and even adds a little bass to a brand new version of Abbey Road’s punchiest blast of rock psychedelia, “Polythene Pam.” The fourth segment of the album’s magnificent Side B medley, “Pam” is the perfect showcase for Sweet’s deft interplay of rapid fire vocals and powerfully overdriven guitars. Assisting in the track’s creation is fellow singer/guitarist Jason Berk, who adds texture with his acoustic guitar, and Fernando Perdomo who supports Sweet’s guitar with some tasteful Hammond organ. Perhaps the only thing that can be said against the track is that, with a running time of 1:27, it leaves too soon. But then, that’s what the repeat button is for!

Stream/download the single: https://orcd.co/matthewsweet_polythenepam

Abbey Road Reimagined, produced by Perdomo and packed with an astounding array of musical all-stars, will be hitting the digital and physical shelves on August 18, 2023. Order your copy today!

Order the CD/Vinyl: https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=Abbey+Road+Reimagined&post_type=product

Pre-save the digital: https://orcd.co/abbeyroadreimagined

TRACK LIST:
1. Come Together - Durga McBroom (Pink Floyd), Jackie Lomax (Apple Records Artist) & Snowy White (Pink Floyd)
2. Something - Charles Jones (Vulfpeck) & Sonny Landreth
3. Maxwell's Silver Hammer - Roger Joseph Manning Jr. (Jellyfish)
4. Oh! Darling - Eric Dover (Jellyfish) & Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge)
5. Octopus's Garden - Matt Axton & Brian Auger (Rod Stewart)
6. I Want You (She's So Heavy) -  Arthur Brown & Steve Stevens (Billy Idol)
7. Here Comes The Sun - Ron Bumblefoot Thal (Guns N' Roses)
8. Because - Rebecca Pidgeon & Patrick Moraz (The Moody Blues)
9. You Never Give Me Your Money - Graham Bonnet (Rainbow) & Rick Wakeman (Yes)
10. Sun King - James Booth & The Return, Albert Lee & Geoff Downes (Yes)
11. Mean Mr. Mustard - Jack Russell (Great White)
12. Polythene Pam - Matthew Sweet
13. She Came In Through The Bathroom Window - Adam Gaynor (Matchbox 20) & Paul Shaffer
14. Golden Slumbers - Terry Reid
15. Carry That Weight - Gregg Bissonette
16. The End - Frank Dimino (Angel) & Steve Hillage (Gong)
17. Her Majesty - Gary Wilson

'Don't Pass Me By,' third video & single from Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band release 'Live at the Greek Theater 2019'

Check out the exciting news about Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band below. And be sure to watch the fun video of "Don't Pass Me By" linked in the post too...Robert Kinsler

“DON’T PASS ME BY” 

THIRD VIDEO & SINGLE RELEASED 

FROM FORTHCOMING 

RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND

LIVE AT THE GREEK THEATER 2019

           AVAILABLE DIGITALLY EVERYWHERE TODAY AND 

ON DVD, BLU RAY, CD, AND A SPECIAL YELLOW DOUBLE VINYL ON NOVEMBER 25, 2022

VINYL EXCLUSIVE TO PARTICIPATING RECORD STORE DAY STORES 

PRE-ORDER ALBUM HERE

 

Ringo Starr at the Greek Theater in 2019.
Photo courtesy of the artist

November 22, 2022 – Today Ringo releases Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Live at the Greek 2019 (Roccabella via BFD/The Orchard) available digitally everywhere and featuring “Don’t Pass Me By,” as performed by Ringo and His All Starr Band. Watch the official video HERE. Live at the Greek 2019  will be available this Friday, November 25, 2022 on Blu Ray, DVD, CD and a special yellow double vinyl exclusive to participating Record Store Day stores. A great gift for fans who weren’t able to catch Ringo and His All Starr band while they toured this past year. Order it here. Watch the video here 

 

“Don’t Pass Me By” was the first song ever written by Ringo, and it was first recorded with, and released by, the Beatles on November 22, 1968. Now 54 years later to the day, this wonderful live rendition is offered from this momentous concert film.  

 

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band (Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Gregg Rolie, Hamish Stuart, Warren Ham and Gregg Bissonnette) played at the Greek Theater and were filmed nearly 30 years to the day when Ringo and his very first All Starr Band played there on September 3, 1989. This performance marked the last show of that tour in 2019, which included shows throughout the US and Canada as well as Japan.  It also celebrated 30 years of wonderful music, with All Starrs from previous lineups including Joe Walsh, Nils Lofgren, Jim Keltner, Edgar Winter, Eric Carmen and Wally Palmer, joining in the finale of “With A Little Help From My Friends.''

 

From its inception and first tour in 1989 with the inaugural All Starr lineup –Joe Walsh, Dr. John, Billy Preston, Rick Danko and Levon Helm from The Band, Clarence Clemons and Nils Lofgren from Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, and session drum legend Jim Keltner–until the current and 15^th iteration – Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, who he has called  “the best 1-800-band in the land,” deliver shows packed with hits that continue to delight audiences around the world. Ringo often says of the concerts that they are peace and love fests, “I love the audience and they love me and the band,” and that is exactly what was captured at the Greek, at that famous open air arena among the Redwoods in Griffith Park, on September 2, 2019.  

 

Here is the track list, which reads like a greatest hits playlist to most of our lives: 

 

1.  Matchbox

2.  It Don't Come Easy

3.  What Goes On

4.  Evil Ways

5.  Rosanna

6.  Pick Up the Pieces

7.  Down Under

8.  Boys

9.  Don't Pass Me By

10.  Yellow Submarine

11.  Cut the Cake

12.  Black Magic Woman

13.  You're Sixteen

14.  Anthem

15.  Overkill

16.  Africa

17.  Work To Do (CD, DVD, Blu-Ray only)

18.  Oye Como Va

19.  I Wanna Be Your Man

20.  Who Can It Be Now?

21.   Hold the Line

22.  Photograph

23.  Act Naturally

24.  Help From My Friends

  

For More Information Please Visit: www.ringostarr.com

 

Media Contact: Elizabeth Freund Elizabeth@beautifuldaymedia.com

 

It’s Thanksgiving week and for Ringo fans there is a lot to be grateful for: 

2022 has been a busy year for Ringo and it will continue to be through the end of the year. On November 18 Ringo released EP3 on 10” vinyl and blue cassette. He accompanied the release with a new music video, “Everyone and Everything.” On November 25, 2022 Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Live at the Greek 2019 (Roccabella via BFD/The Orchard) is available on Blu Ray, DVD, CD and a special yellow double vinyl. In addition, Ringo's online store has recently been updated and is now carrying a limited quantity of tour merch. Also newly available are 500 life sized “Peace and Love” sculptures Ringo created of his iconic hand symbol. These will be sold exclusively through Julien’s Auctions and will benefit the Lotus Foundation. juliensauctions.com 

 

https://orcd.co/ RingoStarrLiveattheGreek

Ringo Starr announces new four-song EP coming Sept. 16, 2022

Ringo Starr has just announced his next release EP3, a forthcoming EP set for release later this summer! ...Robert Kinsler

Photo by Scott Robert Ritchie

Ringo Starr has just announced EP3, a new four-song set featuring a number of collaborators. The EP is set for release on Friday, Sept. 16.

Indeed, the EP will be available digitally and on audio CD on Sept. 16, while 10-inch vinyl and limited-edition translucent royal blue cassette formats are coming Nov. 18.

Among the notables featured on EP3 are Toto guitarist Steve Lukather, saxophonist Dave Koz, 4 Non Blondes singer Linda Perry, flamenco guitar master Jose Antonio Rodriguez and engineer Bruce Sugar. The EP was recorded at Starr's Roccabella West studio.

"I am in my studio writing and recording every chance I get," Starr said in an official statement. "It's what I have always done and will continue to do, and releasing EPs more frequently allows me to continue to be creative and give each song a little more love."

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band performing at the Greek Theatre
in Los Angeles on Sept. 29, 2018. / Photo credit: Robert Kinsler

Starr and His All-Starr Band will set off on a fall North American tour starting on Sept. 5, 2022 wit a date in Lenox, Mass. The tour will conclude with a date in Mexico City on Oct. 20. The current lineup includes the aforementioned Lukather, Colin Hay (Men At Work), Edgar Winter, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette. Get more information on his tour HERE.

Here is the track listing for Starr's 'EP3'

"World Go Round"
"Everyone and Everything"
"Let's Be Friends"
"Free Your Soul (feat. Dave Koz and Jose Antonio Rodriguez)"

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band launch 30th Anniversary North American Tour

Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band have announced plans to hit the road on a 30th Anniversary Tour. Don't miss it. Check out my review of the troupe's 2018 concert at the legendary Greek Theatre in Los Angeles staged in September 2018.

Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band. Photo: Scott Robert Ritchie

Thursday, August 1, 2019 Windsor, Ontario -- 2019 marks the 30^th Anniversary of Ringo and his All Starr Band, who played their first show on July 23, 1989 at the Park Central Ampitheatre in Dallas, Texas, and tonight Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band kick off their North American tour dates in Windsor Ontario at Colosseum Caesar’s.

 

Fittingly, the Ringo and His All Starr 30^th Anniversary Tour will conclude September 1^st at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, California, nearly 30 years to the day when the inaugural All Starrs completed their first tour on September 3, 1989.

  

The first leg of 2019 tour dates began with one US show at Harrah’s Resort Southern California on March 21^st before the band headed to Japan, with dates that began in Fukuoka on March 27^th , including multiple sold out dates in Tokyo and ended in Osaka on April 11^th .

 

The 2019 All Starr Band features Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Gregg Rolie, Warren Ham, Gregg Bissonette and the return of All Starr alum Hamish Stuart.

 

From Windsor Ontario, Ringo and the band commented:

 

Ringo Starr behind the drum kit at the Greek Theatre
in September 2018. Photo: Robert Kinsler

“In 1989 I put together the best 1-800-band in the land and I've been blessed to have been playing with so many brilliant All Starrs since. How incredible to be here 30 years later with this group of great musicians and friends about to launch another All Starr Tour. We can't wait to see you out there on the road. Peace and Love, Ringo"  

 

Steve Lukather:

"These past 7 years have been some of the best times of my life. I feel like it's a new home and I have made some soulful new friendships that mean the world to me + they all happen to be some my favorite musicians! 

The best part is having Ringo as a real friend. I have learned so much from him and all in this band.  I love everyone in this organization and I am deeply honored to be a small part of something so cool! "

 

Gregg Rolie:

“I can't believe I've been playing with Ringo for 7 years!  It's Awesome!!”

 

Colin Hay:

“When you get asked to be part of Ringo’s All Starr Band, you don’t think about it, you simply say yes. There was The Beatles, and then there was everyone else. We play in his band with pleasure and joy, because it’s Ringo, and we love him. There is only one. Happy 30th.”

 

Hamish Stuart:

"I recall very well the last thing I said to Ringo as we parted company at the end of my last All Starrs outing. "Anytime, anywhere, I'll be there". Kind of says it all really. We all love the man and he makes this a wonderful thing to be a part of so I was totally "jazzed" to get the call for this 30th anniversary tour and couldn't wait to get started. Heart and Soul. Here we GO!"

 

Gregg Bissonette:

“It is an incredible honor to be a member of Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band since 2008. I get SO much joy out of having the privilege to be the other drummer in the band along side my favorite drummer of all time and great friend Ringo.
Touring the world in this great band and helping to spread Ringo’s message of Peace and Love is the most incredible dream come true that I could ever imagine!”
  

Warren Ham: 

"It's just exciting for me today on the All Starrs anniversary as it was when I first came on board in 2014! I can't believe I get to play with Ringo Starr and all these other great musicians! Such a thrill and privilege!!"

 

The current itinerary for their 2019 30^th Anniversary celebratory tour is listed below:

 

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band 30^th Anniversary Summer Tour Dates:

August 1 The Colosseum at Caesar’s, Windsor, Ontario

August 3 & 4 Ravinia, Highland Park, IL (with the Beach Boys)

August 6 DPAC, Durham, NC

August 7 & 8 Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN

August 10 & 11 Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA

August 13 Berglund Center Coliseum, Roanoke, VA

August 14 The Met Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

August 16 Bethel Woods Center For The Arts, Bethel, NY (with The Edgar Winter Band, Arlo Guthrie)

August 17 Long Island Community Hospital Ampitheater at Bald Hill, Farmingville, NY 

August 18 Pier 17, New York City, NY 

August 20 State Farm Center, Champaign, IL

August 22 Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, MN

August 23 Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino, Council Bluffs, IA

August 25 Santa Fe Opera House, Santa Fe, NM

August 26 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, AZ

August 29 Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA*

August 30 Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Sacramento, CA

August 31 Vina Robles Amphitheatre, Paso Robles, CA

September 1 The Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, CA

*Note: This date was formerly on the 28th and was moved due to scheduling conflicts. 

 

This past July 7, 2019 Ringo held his now annual Peace & Love Birthday Celebration, at Capitol Records in Los Angeles to actualize his simple, conceptual birthday wish: to create a wave of Peace and Love over the planet starting in New Zealand and ending in Hawaii. Every year he invites anyone anywhere around the world to think, say or post #peaceandlove at Noon their local time. Ringo began these in 2008 at the Hard Rock Café Chicago and last year he celebrated the 10^th Anniversary at the Hard Rock Café Nice. In the ensuing years it has grown enormously with “Peace & Love” events all over the world. This year saw fan inspired events in over 26 countries all of which, including Ringo’s in Los Angeles, were broadcast on social media; with #peaceandlove posts and social media participation reaching over 80 million people on the day. 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIjjUjNa5a4&feature=youtu.be

 

Shipping now is Ringo's signed, limited edition book, Another Day In The Life (the book will be available in wide release this October 2019). The third in Ringo's series of books with Genesis Publications, following the sell-out success of Postcards From The Boys (2003) and Photograph (2013), Another Day In The Life presents a previously unpublished collection of his photographs, captioned with his own thoughts and anecdotes.

 

Reflecting his love of music, travel and nature, Another Day In The Life shows us the world as seen through Ringo's eyes. From Los Angeles to Tokyo and everywhere in between, many of Ringo's observational images celebrate the quirkiness of life. Other photographs are taken behind the scenes during historic events, such as Ringo's acceptance of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and his return to New York's Plaza Hotel, 50 years after The Beatles first visited the USA. Joined by Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh and a host of All-Starr friends, in Another Day In The Life Ringo Starr shares personal moments from a legendary life in music, and offers a unique and inspiring look at the world around us. Proceeds from the sale will go to Ringo's Lotus Foundation charity. For more information go to www.ringobook.com.

 

About Ringo
Born Richard Starkey on July 7, 1940, “at a very young age” Sir Ringo Starr knew since he was 13 what he wanted to do.  Since beginning his career with The Beatles in the 1960s, Starr has been one of the world’s brightest musical luminaries. He has enjoyed a successful, dynamic solo career as a drummer, singer, songwriter,
collaborator, and producer. He is a longtime advocate for peace, love, animal and human rights and environmental causes.

 

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 2017, Ringo has released 19 solo studio records.  He has acted in over 15 films, received an Academy Award®, and has been nominated as an actor for an Emmy®. Ringo has published four books, his most recent, 'Another Day in the Life' was released in limited edition in November 2018 and will become available in wide release this October 2019.  In March 2018 Ringo was knighted by Prince William, having been selected for the honor by Queen Elizabeth II for knighthood for hismusic and charity work.

 

 For all his many creative successes, Ringo is and always will be first and foremost a musician, a drummer.  Peace and love are his life’s rhythm and melody, and he propels this universal message in everything he does: hisevocative artwork, his enthused live performances, his legendary songs, allimbued with the joy, reflection, and wisdom of the music icon the world knows and loves simply as “Ringo.”

 

About Genesis Publications

Genesis Publications was founded in 1974 in Britain as an independent publishing house true to the arts of printing and craftsmanship. Today, Genesis creates some of the world’s most sought-after books for readers in 90 countries, and in 2017 is celebrating its 100^thedition (see more at genesis-publications.com).

Sir Ringo Starr Celebrated the 10th Anniversary of His "Peace & Love" Birthday Event at Hard Rock Cafe Nice

It's nice to share a bit of nice news on a Monday!

Sir Ringo Starr celebrated the 10^TH ANNIVERSARY of his “PEACE & LOVE” BIRTHDAY EVENT at Hard Rock Cafe Nice on Saturday, July 7, 2018 

 

Global “Peace & Love” Celebration Took Place in More Than 60 Countries

Barbara Starkey, left, with Ringo Starr on July 7.

Ringo Starr celebrated his birthday on Saturday, July 7, 2018, in Nice, France, where he joined friends and fans in front of Hard Rock Cafe Nice to share a "Peace & Love" salute at noon. Ringo was accompanied by friends and family including his wife, Lady Barbara Starkey, his brother-in-law Joe Walsh with wife Marjorie Walsh, and his All Starrs (including Graham Gouldman, Colin Hay, Steve Lukather, Gregg Rolie, Gregg Bissonette and Warren Ham) with "honorary" All Starr for the day Matt Sorum. The now traditional “Peace & Love” moment invited fans from around the world to say, think or do “Peace & Love” at noon their time. This year’s tribute included celebrations in more than 60 countries.

 

At the event, The Deputy Mayor of the City of Nice, Rudy Salles, welcomed the crowd, and spoke to the importance of “Peace & Love” day. Mr. Salles introduced a musical tribute, which was performed by Ringo’s current All Starr band and Joe Walsh. They played “Act Naturally” and “With A Little Help From My Friends,” and “Funk 49”. Joe then introduced the birthday boy - Ringo - who had already darted out to join the band for a few bits. Ringo thanked the Hard Rock, and event sponsors David Lynch Foundation and Modern Drummer and of course all the fans and friends worldwide who made this 10th Anniversary the biggest yet. The group did a countdown to a noon “Peace & Love” cheer, tossing out “Peace & Love” wristbands and Peace cookies to fans.

 

Starr began the tradition of celebrating a “Peace & Love” birthday with Hard Rock 10 years ago, when he and his wife Barbara joined throngs of fans on the streets of Chicago. The next celebration was a traffic-stopping event in front of Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square, with additional birthday stops in subsequent years at Hard Rock Cafe locations in Hamburg, Germany and Nashville, Tennessee, and three years at the Capitol Tower in Los Angeles.

On a related note, check out the video tribute to Ringo Starr's annual birthday celebration that MUSIC WORTH BUYING co-hosts TJR and Robert Kinsler filmed on Saturday, July 7 here:




For additional information on Ringo Starr please visit www.ringostarr.com.