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Ringo Starr Denies Paul McCartney Reunion at London Olympics
- Posted on Jul 22nd 2011 11:00AM by Andrew Kerr
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His words follow a recent US TV interview in which McCartney alluded to his possible involvement during the Games' opening on July 27 next year. However Starr has denied he'll be taking part as he plans to be on tour.
Speaking to Sky News at the Glenfiddich Mojo Awards where the 71-year-old drummer was the recipient of the Icon award, Starr said, "I'll be touring America so I won't be doing it."
If sources are to believed, Starr's announcement could put paid to organisers' plans for the opening ceremony. An insider recently told The Sun, "The organisers want the music legend [McCartney] to appear alongside other big British acts. And they also want Ringo on stage as well to make it extra special."
Starr had been due to receive his Mojo from fellow drummer Phil Collins, but the former Genesis man left early complaining of back pain. However before his premature departure he took time to praise Starr: "He's a fantastic drummer. That's been overlooked for years. Everybody talks about him being the joker, the cheeky chap, but he's a great musician."
In response to the accolade, Starr said, "It's an honour being an icon and the magazine actually likes music and musicians and that's the reason I'm here tonight."
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who really cares if they play together or not! egos! GOD!!
September 17 2011 at 3:40 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down ReplyBack in 2007 Ringo and his Allstar Band played the Northfork Theater (formerly The Westbury Music Fair) on Long Island., My girlfriend and i along with her 13 year old son were fortunate to have first row seats which put you 20 feet from the stage. At one point Ringo looked directly at Matthew, who is a hugh Beatles fan, and said to him that he wasn't sure if he would know this song. He was about to sing "Boys." Matthew just sat there dumbfounded with his mouth open in shock. It was one of the greatest moment of his and our lives and i'm sure we'll never forget it. Thanks Ringo!
September 17 2011 at 11:56 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Replyin 2004 ringo walked up to me and said "i saw you clapping big guy." i was stunned. i responded "thank you", he laughed and waved his hand and said "don't mention it." thank you again ringo for everything.
September 17 2011 at 9:16 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWhat a great drummer and very cool guy all the way around. He is still laid back and fame never really got to his head. Incredible group of young men of unbelievable talent. The world will never see its kind again.
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thats great ,but dont you think ringo should cancell some tour dates to join paul on stage??
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