Ringo Starr Cancels Final Two Shows of Tour

As a member of the Beatles, Ringo Starr (born Richard Starkey) showcased his drumming prowess on tracks like “Come Together” and “Ticket to Ride.” Following the Fab Four’s 1970 breakup, Starr found solo success with hits such as “Photograph” and “You’re Sixteen.” In 1989, he founded the supergroup Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. 35 years later, Starr is still going strong at 84 years young. Unfortunately, recent health issues have forced the rock star to cancel two upcoming shows.

Ringo Starr Is Getting Some Rest

Ringo Starr was scheduled to perform with his All-Starr Band tonight (Tuesday, Sept. 24) at Philadelphia’s TD Pavilion before wrapping up their current tour the next day at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall.

However, “after consulting a doctor [Starr] was advised to cancel these two remaining shows and get rest,” according to a press release.

Fans should contact their ticket point of purchase for refunds. “As always, Ringo and the All Starrs send peace and love to their fans and hope to see them soon,” the statement reads.

The former Beatle, 84, and his band kicked off their fall tour Sept. 7 in San Diego as part of the fall tour. They had played 10 shows before Starr caught a cold. His tourmates include Colin Hay, Steve Lukather, Edgar Winter, Hamish Stuart, Gregg Bissonette and Warren Ham.

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Starr Claims The Beatles Ripped Off Elvis Presley With This Song

All rock legends draw from those who came before them. The Beatles usually shied away from publicly discussing their musical influences. However, Ringo Starr fully admitted that the 1968 track “Lady Madonna” ripped off Elvis Presley.

“It sounds like Elvis, doesn’t it?” Starr said. “No, it doesn’t sound like Elvis… it IS Elvis. Even those bits where he goes very high.”

Paul McCartney wrote the bulk of the lyrics, with John Lennon receiving a writing credit. For his part, McCartney has compared the song to a different musical icon, saying, ” It reminded me of Fats Domino for some reason, so I started singing a Fats Domino impression. It took my other voice to a very odd place.”

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