Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band is a live rock supergroup founded in 1989 with shifting personnel, led by former Beatles drummer and vocalist Ringo Starr.
History and description
Since 1989, Starr has toured with fourteen variations of the band, where "everybody on stage is a star in their own right". Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band is a concept that was created by producer David Fishof.
The band has consistently toured for over three decades, and rotates its line-up depending on availability of musicians and at Starr's discretion. All-Starr Band shows generally feature 10–12 songs sung by Starr, including those he performed with The Beatles and in his solo career. Mixed with Starr's songs are those performed by the All-Starrs (usually 2–3 per person), generally the biggest hits from their respective groups or solo careers.
The All-Starr Band does not compose original music, but a number of live albums featuring the group have been released. The sole exception is the track "Island in the Sun", off Starr's 2015 album Postcards from Paradise, which was co-written and performed by Starr and every member of that year's All-Starr Band.
Current members
As of 2023 the band lineup includes the following members:
Ringo Starr – vocals, drums, piano (1989–present) Colin Hay – guitar, harmonica, vocals (2003, 2008, 2018–present) Hamish Stuart – bass, guitar, vocals (2006–2008, 2019–present) Edgar Winter – keyboards, saxophone, percussion, vocals (2006–2011, 2022–present) Gregg Bissonette – drums, percussion, trumpet, backing vocals (2008–present) Steve Lukather – guitars, bass, vocals (2012–present) Warren Ham – saxophone, percussion, keyboards, harmonica, vocals (2014–present)
Former members
Joe Walsh – guitar, piano, keyboards, talkbox, vocals (1989–1992; occasional guest 1995-2019) Nils Lofgren – guitar, accordion, vocals (1989–1992, unabridged in 1995; occasional guest 1995-2019) Dr. John – piano, bass, vocals (1989; guest 2008; died 2019) Billy Preston – keyboards, vocals (1989, 1995; unabridged in 2000; died 2006) Rick Danko – bass, guitar, vocals (1989; died 1999) Levon Helm – drums, harmonica, vocals (1989; guest 2008; died 2012) Clarence Clemons – saxophone, tambourine, percussion, vocals (1989; unabridged in 1995; died 2011) Jim Keltner – drums (1989; occasional guest 2006-2023) Todd Rundgren – guitar, harmonica keyboards, drums, percussion, tambourine, bass, vocals (1992, 1999, 2012–2017) Dave Edmunds – guitar, vocals (1992, 2000) Burton Cummings – keyboards, guitar, tambourine, harmonica, flute, vocals (1992) Timothy B. Schmit – bass, guitar, vocals (1992; guest 1997) Zak Starkey – drums (1992–1995; occasional guest 1989-2010) Timmy Cappello – saxophone, percussion, keyboards, harmonica, vocals (1992, 1999) Randy Bachman – guitar, vocals (1995) Mark Farner – guitar, harmonica, vocals (1995; guest 1997) Felix Cavaliere – organ, keyboards, percussion, vocals (1995; guest 2012) John Entwistle – bass, vocals (1995; died 2002) Mark Rivera – saxophone, percussion, organ, keyboards, guitar, bass, harmonica, vocals (1995-1998, 2000–2003, 2011–2013; unabridged in 2006; occasional guest 2010-2019) Peter Frampton – guitar, talk box, vocals (1997-1998; guest 2012) Gary Brooker – keyboards, organ, vocals (1997-1999; guest 2010; died 2022) Jack Bruce – bass, keyboards, guitar, vocals (1997-2000; guest 2010; died 2014) Simon Kirke – drums, vocals (1997-2000; guest 2003) Scott Gordon – harmonica (1998) Eric Carmen – keyboards, guitar, bass, vocals (2000; occasional guest 1989-2019) Roger Hodgson – guitar, keyboards, vocals (2001) Ian Hunter – guitar, keyboards, vocals (2001) Howard Jones – keyboards, vocals (2001, guest 2023) Greg Lake – bass, acoustic guitar, vocals (2001; died 2016) Sheila E. – drums, vocals (2001-2006; guest 2008) Paul Carrack – keyboards, guitar, vocals (2003) John Waite – bass, guitar, vocals (2003) Billy Squier – guitar, bass, vocals (2006, 2008; unabridged in 2000; occasional guest 2010-2014) Richard Marx – guitar, keyboards, vocals (2006; occasional guest 2010-2012) Rod Argent – organ, keyboards, vocals (2006) Gary Wright – keyboards, vocals (2008-2011; guest 2012) died 2023 Wally Palmar – guitar, harmonica, vocals (2010; guest 2019) Rick Derringer – guitar, vocals (2010) Richard Page – bass, acoustic guitar, vocals (2010-2017; guest 2019) Gregg Rolie – organ, keyboards, vocals (2012-2021) Graham Gouldman – bass, guitar, vocals (2018)
