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Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Rock Prescott Valley

Photo: Ringo Starr in front of his drum set

It took nearly 60 years, but it has finally happened. A Beatle has now played in Prescott Valley, to the delight of a packed house at the Findlay Toyota Center.

Ringo Starr, the legendary drummer of the ‘Fab Four’ and his All Starr Band left it all on stage Tuesday night. Some of the early arriving attendees were dressed Beatle gear. The band, which has evolved since its inception in 1989, currently consists of former band members of Toto, Men at Work, Average White Band, (ELO) Electric Light Orchestra, and The Edgar Winter Group.

Photo: (L-R) Edgar Winter, Gregg Ham, Steve Lukather, Ringo Starr, Hamish Stuart, Gregg Bissonette, and Colin Hay

It was a festive evening with nothing but good vibes from Ringo and his band mates. “I was as impressed with the band as I was with Ringo,” said Kelly Cordes. “Seeing a person that was inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame here in Prescott Valley, is really a big deal.”

The music, which came from as far back as 50 years, was like a greatest hits compilation, and a big treat for the fans.

Photo: Edgar Winter

“My favorite though was Edgar Winter’s classic ‘Frankenstein’, said Bob Morton. Mr. Winter brought to life his mobile keyboard, as his band mates enhanced the entire piece. “That was amazing. The band was spot on.” As for having a former Beatle here, Morton added, “He (Ringo) looks great, sounds great. I never thought I would see the day that we would get a concert here with a Beatle.

Ringo sang his solo successes of ‘Photograph’, ‘It Don’t Come Easy” and ‘Back Off Boogaloo’. He also led with some Beatle classics, ‘Octopus’s Garden’, and ‘Yellow Submarine’.

Steve Lukather and Warren Ham busted out with some Toto tuneage. ‘Rosanna’ along with an extended version of ‘Africa’, ultimately wrapping up with the single that Lukather described as, “You may remember this one from the back seat back in 1978”, ‘Hold The Line’.

Hamish Stuart led the Average White Bands hit ‘Pick Up The Pieces’. Drummer Gregg Bissonette got some help the band on the drum solo as riffs from other famous rock songs, by (Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, etc.), were implemented. It was a very cool twist that came off so well.

Colin Hay represented ‘Men At Work’ with three hits singles from the 1980s with ‘Who Can It Be Now’, ‘Down Under’, and ‘Overkill’.

The show wrapped up with a classic from the 1967 Sgt. Pepper LP, ‘I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends’, followed by another classic from July of 1969, ‘Give Peace A Chance’.

The capacity crowd came hungry, but left full, after the two plus hour show. It was a trip back in time for most, who slowly strolled out of the building, perhaps picking up some swag at the concession stand, or visiting with others on their way out. Gina Christensen summed it up best by saying. “Wow!  That was so amazing.”

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