When Ringo Starr’s publicist noted that the former Beatles drummer was up for a one-on-one interview, it was a little surprising. In the past, Starr has opted for press conferences.
It was understandable since no matter what anyone would say about Starr, he was a Beatle, arguably (it’s not a difficult argument) the greatest rock and roll band in pop music history. There were only four Beatles and just two are alive.
Paul McCartney has more rules than hits. He’s about as approachable as a super model. Forget interviews. And there is kind, easy-going humorous Ringo, who doesn’t receive the respect he deserves.
About a decade ago, during an interview with the fifth Beatle (apologies to Billy Preston), Fabs producer George Martin, was asked whether he felt guilty not cultivating the songwriting talent of George Harrison and Starr. “No, I was too busy working with the two greatest songwriters of the century,” Martin said.
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