On This Day in Beatles History: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Live at Mölleplatsen, Malmö – 4 July 1992

On 4 July 1992, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at Mölleplatsen in Malmö, Sweden. It was the 23rd show of the second All-Starr Band’s 62-date tour of North America and Europe, which ran from June to September 1992. The Malmö concert was the third of three consecutive Scandinavian dates, following shows in Gothenburg and Hedemora.

What Happened on 4 July 1992?

The Mölleplatsen concert was part of the European leg of the 1992 All-Starr Band tour, which took the group through Sweden, England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Denmark, Belgium, and Italy before returning to North America in August. The Malmö show followed the All Star Festival in Gothenburg on 2 July and the Dalarock Festival in Hedemora on 3 July, and preceded the Empire Theatre, Liverpool, on 6 July — a homecoming of sorts for Ringo Starr.

The Second All-Starr Band

The second All-Starr Band was one of the most musically distinguished lineups Ringo Starr assembled during his All-Starr touring career. The full band was:

• Ringo Starr — vocals, drums, percussion
• Joe Walsh — vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion
• Nils Lofgren — vocals, guitar, keyboards, accordion
• Todd Rundgren — vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums, tambourine
• Dave Edmunds — vocals, guitar
• Timothy B Schmit — vocals, bass guitar, guitar
• Burton Cummings — vocals, keyboards, guitar, tambourine, harmonica, flute
• Tim Cappello — vocals, saxophone, percussion, keyboards
• Zak Starkey — drums

Joe Walsh was the guitarist and vocalist of the Eagles, joining the group in 1975 and contributing to their landmark albums Hotel California (1976) and The Long Run (1979). His solo career produced the classic ‘Life’s Been Good’ and ‘Rocky Mountain Way’, both of which featured in the All-Starr setlist. Walsh had also played slide guitar on John Lennon’s ‘How Do You Sleep?’ on the Imagine album in 1971.

Nils Lofgren had been a member of Neil Young’s backing band Crazy Horse and a solo artist before joining Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band in 1984, a position he still holds. His accordion playing was a distinctive feature of the All-Starr shows.

Todd Rundgren was one of the most versatile figures in American rock — a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer whose credits included producing Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell (1977) and XTC’s Skylarking (1986), as well as leading the progressive rock group Utopia. His All-Starr contributions included ‘Bang The Drum All Day’, ‘Hello It’s Me’, and ‘Black Maria’.

Dave Edmunds was a Welsh rock and roll musician and producer whose career spanned rockabilly, pub rock, and new wave. He had previously appeared with Ringo Starr on the first All-Starr Band tour in 1989. His setlist contributions included ‘Girls Talk’ and ‘I Hear You Knocking’.

Timothy B Schmit had been the bass guitarist of Poco before joining the Eagles in 1977, replacing Randy Meisner. He sang lead on the Eagles’ ‘I Can’t Tell You Why’ and ‘Keep On Tryin’’, both of which featured in the All-Starr setlist.

Burton Cummings was the lead vocalist and keyboardist of the Guess Who, the Canadian rock group whose hits included ‘American Woman’ and ‘No Time’ — both performed at the Malmö show. Cummings also had a successful solo career in Canada.

Tim Cappello was a saxophonist and percussionist best known for his appearance in the film The Lost Boys (1987), in which he performed ‘I Still Believe’ in a memorable scene. His ‘Wiggle’ was a regular feature of the All-Starr setlist.

Zak Starkey is Ringo Starr’s son, born in 1965. He had been playing drums professionally since the early 1980s and would go on to become the drummer for The Who from 1996, as well as playing with Oasis. His presence in the All-Starr Band gave the rhythm section an unusual father-and-son dynamic.

The Concert Setlist

• ‘I’m The Greatest’
• ‘No No Song’
• ‘No Time’ (Burton Cummings)
• ‘Girls Talk’ (Dave Edmunds)
• ‘Rocky Mountain Way’ (Joe Walsh)
• ‘I Can’t Tell You Why’ (Timothy B Schmit)
• ‘Shine Silently’ (Nils Lofgren)
• ‘Bang The Drum All Day’ (Todd Rundgren)
• ‘Don’t Go Where The Road Don’t Go’
• ‘Yellow Submarine’
• ‘There Goes My Inspiration’ (Todd Rundgren)
• ‘Desperado’ (Joe Walsh)
• ‘Keep On Tryin’’ (Timothy B Schmit)
• ‘Wiggle’ (Tim Cappello)
• ‘Black Maria’ (Todd Rundgren)
• ‘In The City’ (Joe Walsh)
• ‘You’re Sixteen’
• ‘Weight Of The World’
• ‘Walkin’ Nerve’ (Nils Lofgren)
• ‘I Hear You Knocking’ (Dave Edmunds)
• ‘American Woman’ (Burton Cummings)
• ‘Boys’
• ‘Photograph’
• ‘Act Naturally’
• ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’

The 1992 All-Starr Band Tour

The 62-date 1992 tour was the most extensive All-Starr Band tour to date, covering North America, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and returning to North America for a final run through August and September. The full tour schedule was:

• 2 June 1992: Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise, USA
• 3 June 1992: Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise, USA
• 5 June 1992: Bayfront Center, St Petersburg, USA
• 6 June 1992: Blockbuster Pavilion, Charlotte, USA
• 7 June 1992: Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta, USA
• 9 June 1992: Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, USA
• 10 June 1992: Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, USA
• 12 June 1992: Deer Creek Music Center, Noblesville, USA
• 13 June 1992: Popular Creek Music Theatre, Hoffman Estates, USA
• 15 June 1992: Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, USA
• 16 June 1992: Kingswood Music Theatre, Vaughan, Canada
• 17 June 1992: Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, USA
• 19 June 1992: Radio City Music Hall, New York City, USA
• 20 June 1992: Radio City Music Hall, New York City, USA
• 21 June 1992: Garden State Arts Center, Holmdel, USA
• 22 June 1992: Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts, Mansfield, USA
• 23 June 1992: Jones Beach Theatre, Wantagh, USA
• 25 June 1992: Summerfest, Milwaukee, USA
• 26 June 1992: Riverport Amphitheatre, Maryland Heights, USA
• 28 June 1992: Sandstone Amphitheatre, Bonner Springs, USA
• 2 July 1992: All Star Festival, Gothenburg, Sweden
• 3 July 1992: Dalarock Festival, Hedemora, Sweden
• 4 July 1992: Mölleplatsen, Malmö, Sweden
• 6 July 1992: Empire Theatre, Liverpool, England
• 7 July 1992: Hammersmith Odeon, London, England
• 8 July 1992: Le Zénith, Paris, France
• 10 July 1992: Stadtpark Freilichtbühne, Hamburg, Germany
• 11 July 1992: Tanzbrunnen, Cologne, Germany
• 12 July 1992: Unterfrankenhalle, Aschaffenburg, Germany
• 13 July 1992: Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland
• 15 July 1992: Deutschlandhalle, Berlin, Germany
• 17 July 1992: Pori Jazz Festival, Pori, Finland
• 18 July 1992: Valby-Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
• 19 July 1992: Gröna Lund, Stockholm, Sweden
• 20 July 1992: Belga Beach Festival, De la Panne, Belgium
• 22 July 1992: Teatro Tenda, Brescia, Italy
• 23 July 1992: Teatro La Versiliana, Marina di Pietrasanta, Italy
• 1 August 1992: Champs De Brionne Music Theatre, George, USA
• 3 August 1992: Harveys Outdoor Amphitheater, Stateline, USA
• 4 August 1992: Redwood Amphitheater, Santa Clara, USA
• 5 August 1992: Concord Pavilion, Concord, USA
• 7 August 1992: California Mid-State Fairgrounds, Paso Robles, USA
• 8 August 1992: Ace Bowen Concert Grounds, Camp Pendleton, USA
• 9 August 1992: Pacific Amphithéâtre, Costa Mesa, USA
• 11 August 1992: Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, USA
• 12 August 1992: Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, USA
• 13 August 1992: Desert Sky Pavilion, Phoenix, USA
• 15 August 1992: Austin Aqua Festival, Austin, USA
• 16 August 1992: Riverfest Amphitheater, Little Rock, USA
• 18 August 1992: Starplex Amphitheatre, Dallas, USA
• 20 August 1992: Celeste Center, Columbus, USA
• 21 August 1992: Freedom Hall, Louisville, USA
• 22 August 1992: Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, USA
• 24 August 1992: Star Lake Amphitheater, Burgettstown, USA
• 25 August 1992: Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center, Hopewell, USA
• 26 August 1992: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, USA
• 28 August 1992: Waterloo Village, Stanhope, USA
• 1 September 1992: Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village, USA
• 2 September 1992: Park West, Park City, USA
• 4 September 1992: Circus Maximus Showroom, Las Vegas, USA
• 5 September 1992: Circus Maximus Showroom, Las Vegas, USA
• 6 September 1992: Circus Maximus Showroom, Las Vegas, USA

On This Day in Beatles History

• Date: 4 July 1992
• Event: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at Mölleplatsen, Malmö, Sweden
• Tour night: 23rd of 62 dates on the 1992 All-Starr Band tour
• Setlist: 25 songs
• Band: Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh, Nils Lofgren, Todd Rundgren, Dave Edmunds, Timothy B Schmit, Burton Cummings, Tim Cappello, Zak Starkey

Explore More Beatles History

• Ringo Starr: Solo Career and All-Starr Band
• The Beatles Timeline 1956–1970
• Ringo Starr All-Starr Band: Tour History
• Zak Starkey: Drummer

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Ringo Starr perform at Mölleplatsen, Malmö?

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at Mölleplatsen in Malmö, Sweden, on 4 July 1992. It was the 23rd show of their 62-date 1992 tour of North America and Europe.

Who was in the second All-Starr Band?

The second All-Starr Band comprised Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh, Nils Lofgren, Todd Rundgren, Dave Edmunds, Timothy B Schmit, Burton Cummings, Tim Cappello, and Zak Starkey.

Who is Zak Starkey?

Zak Starkey is Ringo Starr’s son, born in 1965. He became the drummer for The Who from 1996 and also played with Oasis. He appeared in the All-Starr Band alongside his father on the 1992 tour.

What songs did Joe Walsh perform with the All-Starr Band in 1992?

Joe Walsh performed ‘Rocky Mountain Way’, ‘Desperado’, and ‘In The City’ at the Malmö show. Walsh was the guitarist and vocalist of the Eagles and had also played slide guitar on John Lennon’s ‘How Do You Sleep?’ in 1971.

What is Mölleplatsen in Malmö?

Mölleplatsen is an open-air venue and public square in the Möllan district of Malmö, Sweden, used for outdoor concerts and events. The area is known as one of the most culturally diverse neighbourhoods in Scandinavia.

How many dates was the 1992 All-Starr Band tour?

The 1992 All-Starr Band tour ran for 62 dates between 2 June and 6 September 1992, covering North America, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, and continental Europe.