Gathering for the Concert for George film

 September 24, 2003

The Roundheads

 March 22, 2003 - Ringo and the Roundheads at the Bottom Line  

In the Studio with Ringo

 July 31, 1997 

The Pumpkinheads

Rock and roll Ringo!

A big time congratulations goes out to Ringo Starr on his upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame!!   When you think of all of the famous bands who's drummer credits Ringo for inspiring them to drum and the contribution Ringo has made to rock and roll music, it is shame that he didn't get in there ages ago.  

And you know what?  If you disagree...I don't want to hear it!    I think Ringo is an amazing drummer and I enjoy his live shows.   He was the first Beatle to have a #1 hit single after the Beatles broke up. 

So yeah...I am pretty proud of our Richy and celebrate this accomplishment with him.   In celebration I am sharing some photos my Beatle pal, Susan Ryan took on June 20, 2005 when Ringo was on the Early Show.   She was allowed to take photos without a flash.   She went to the John Stewart show today and saw Paul, but alas no photos were allowed.    But she graciously shares these Ringo photos with us!  Thanks to you Susan!   Make sure you look on the side of this blog for information about her Beatles tour of New York City!

all photos taken and copyright held by Susan Ryan.  Posted here with her permission.  Please do not post on your blog without her consent.

Former Friends

I have met one of the people in this photo and sadly it isn't Ringo. I met Mark Hudson and he autographed my Ringo "Storytellers" Cd cover for me. Ringo and Mark had a falling out
in 2006 after Mark backed out of the 2006 All-Starr Band tour at the last minute to do a reality talent TV show instead. Mark claims that has nothing to do with why he is no longer working with Ringo. *shrug* All I know is that now Mark Hudson is a mainstay at the Fest for Beatle fans. I think he has been a guest for the past 10 years in a row! (at least close to it). I used to hear him speak at the Fest, but anymore I skip his talks. He can't have any more stories to share.

In 2003, however, Ringo and Mark were BFF's and they seemed to go everywhere together! Here they are in New York (I believe) at a record store autograph session.