Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Live at Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls – 10 June 1992
Wednesday 10 June 1992 | Live Performance | Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA
On 10 June 1992, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio — the seventh show of a 62-date tour of North America and Europe that ran from June to September 1992. A highlight of the show was Joe Walsh being reunited with Tom Kriss and Jim Fox from The James Gang for a performance of 'Ashes the Rain and I'.
The Second All-Starr Band
The 1992 All-Starr Band was the second edition of Ringo Starr's rotating ensemble of rock luminaries. The lineup was:
- Ringo Starr — vocals, drums, percussion
- Joe Walsh — vocals, guitar, keyboards (Eagles, James Gang)
- Nils Lofgren — vocals, guitar, accordion (E Street Band, Grin)
- Todd Rundgren — vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums
- Dave Edmunds — vocals, guitar (Rockpile, Love Sculpture)
- Timothy B. Schmit — vocals, bass guitar (Eagles, Poco)
- Burton Cummings — vocals, keyboards, harmonica (The Guess Who)
- Tim Cappello — vocals, saxophone, percussion
- Zak Starkey — drums (Ringo Starr's son)
Zak Starkey — Ringo's son, born in 1965 — played drums alongside his father. Zak had been taught to play drums by Keith Moon of The Who and would later join The Who as their drummer.
Joe Walsh and The James Gang Reunion
A highlight of the 10 June 1992 show was Joe Walsh being joined by Tom Kriss (bass) and Jim Fox (drums) from The James Gang for a performance of 'Ashes the Rain and I' from the James Gang's 1970 debut album Yer' Album. The reunion took place in Ohio — the James Gang's home state — giving the moment particular resonance.
The Setlist
- 'I'm the Greatest'
- 'No No Song'
- 'No Time' (Burton Cummings)
- 'Girls Talk' (Dave Edmunds)
- 'Look at Us Now' (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'
- 'Ashes the Rain and I' (Joe Walsh / James Gang reunion)
- '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)
- 'Photograph'
- 'Act Naturally'
- 'With a Little Help from My Friends'
Blossom Music Center
The Blossom Music Center is an outdoor amphitheatre in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio — a suburb of Akron, approximately 35 miles south of Cleveland. Opened in 1968, it is the summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra and one of the premier outdoor concert venues in the American Midwest.
Key Facts: 10 June 1992
- Date: Wednesday 10 June 1992
- Venue: Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA
- Tour show: 7 of 62
- Songs performed: 23
- Highlight: Joe Walsh reunited with Tom Kriss and Jim Fox (James Gang) for 'Ashes the Rain and I'
- Previous Ringo show at this venue: 31 July 1989
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Ringo Starr play at Blossom Music Center?
Yes — on 10 June 1992, show 7 of 62 on the 1992 All-Starr Band tour. He had previously played there on 31 July 1989.
Who was in the 1992 All-Starr Band?
Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh, Nils Lofgren, Todd Rundgren, Dave Edmunds, Timothy B. Schmit, Burton Cummings, Tim Cappello, and Zak Starkey.
What is the All-Starr Band?
A rotating ensemble of rock stars assembled by Ringo Starr, each performing their own hits alongside Starr's Beatles and solo material. Originated in 1989. The 1992 edition was the second tour.
Who is Zak Starkey?
Ringo Starr's son, born 1965. Played drums in the 1992 All-Starr Band. Taught by Keith Moon of The Who; later joined The Who as their drummer.
What was the James Gang reunion at the 1992 show?
At Blossom Music Center on 10 June 1992, Joe Walsh was joined by Tom Kriss and Jim Fox from The James Gang for 'Ashes the Rain and I' from their 1970 debut album — in Ohio, the James Gang's home state.
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