Wednesday 14 June 1995 | Live Performance | Iwate Kenmin Kaikan, Morioka, Iwate, Japan
On Wednesday 14 June 1995, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Iwate Kenmin Kaikan in Morioka, Japan — the opening show of the third All-Starr Band's 50-date tour of Japan and North America, which ran from June to August 1995. The Morioka concert was the first of eleven Japanese dates before the tour moved to the United States in July.
The Third All-Starr Band
The 1995 lineup was one of the most celebrated in All-Starr Band history, featuring an extraordinary assembly of rock royalty:
- Ringo Starr — vocals, drums, percussion, piano
- Randy Bachman — vocals, guitar (Bachman-Turner Overdrive, The Guess Who)
- Mark Farner — vocals, guitar, harmonica (Grand Funk Railroad)
- Billy Preston — vocals, keyboards (solo artist; former Beatles collaborator)
- Felix Cavaliere — vocals, organ, keyboard, maracas (The Rascals)
- John Entwistle — vocals, bass guitar (The Who)
- Mark Rivera — vocals, saxophone, percussion, tambourine, cowbell, guitar
- Zak Starkey — drums (Ringo's son)
The presence of John Entwistle — The Who's legendary bassist, widely regarded as one of the greatest rock bassists of all time — gave the 1995 lineup a particular distinction. Billy Preston, who had played keyboards on The Beatles' Let It Be sessions and on the rooftop concert in January 1969, brought a direct connection to Beatles history. And Zak Starkey — Ringo's son, who would later become The Who's touring drummer — played alongside his father for the first time on a major tour.
Concert Setlist
- 'Don't Go Where the Road Don't Go'
- 'I Wanna Be Your Man'
- 'It Don't Come Easy'
- 'The Loco-Motion' (Mark Farner)
- 'Nothing from Nothing' (Billy Preston)
- 'No Sugar Tonight' (Randy Bachman)
- 'People Got to Be Free' (Felix Cavaliere)
- 'Boris the Spider' (John Entwistle)
- 'I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home)' (Mark Farner)
- 'Boys'
- 'You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet' (Randy Bachman)
- 'You're Sixteen'
- 'Yellow Submarine'
- 'My Wife' (John Entwistle)
- 'Honey Don't'
- 'Act Naturally'
- 'Back Off Boogaloo'
- 'Groovin'' (Felix Cavaliere)
- 'Will It Go Round in Circles' (Billy Preston)
- 'Takin' Care of Business' (Randy Bachman)
- 'Some Kind of Wonderful' (Mark Farner)
- 'Good Lovin'' (Felix Cavaliere)
- 'Photograph'
- 'No No Song'
- 'With a Little Help from My Friends'
The 1995 All-Starr Band Tour
The 50-date tour opened in Japan before moving to the United States for an extensive summer run. The full schedule:
Japan (June 1995)
- 14 June: Iwate Kenmin Kaikan, Morioka
- 15 June: Sendai Sun Plaza, Sendai
- 16 June: Niigata Terusa, Niigata
- 18 June: Osaka-jō Hall, Osaka
- 19 June: Kurashiki Shimin Kaikan, Kurashiki
- 20 June: Kōsei Nenkin Kaikan, Hiroshima
- 22 June: Century Hall, Nagoya
- 24 June: Tokyo Bay NK Hall, Urayasu
- 26 June: Nippon Budokan Hall, Tokyo
- 27 June: Nippon Budokan Hall, Tokyo
- 28 June: Hamamatsu-shi Kyouiku Bunka Kaikan, Hamamatsu
USA (July–August 1995)
- 2 July: Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, St Louis
- 3 July: Summerfest, Milwaukee
- 4 July: Mall of America, Bloomington
- 5 July: Ravinia Festival, Highland Park
- 8 July: Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville
- 9 July: Nautica Stage, Cleveland
- 10 July: Pine Knob Theatre, Clarkston
- 11 July: National Cherry Festival, Traverse City
- 13 July: Radio City Music Hall, New York City
- 14 July: Bud Light Amphitheatre, Harveys Lake
- 15 July: Concord Resort Hotel, Kiamesha Lake
- 17 July: Wolf Trap, Vienna
- 18 July: Garden State Arts Center, Holmdel
- 19 July: Harbor Lights Pavilion, Boston
- 21 July: Circus Maximus Theater, Atlantic City
- 22 July: Circus Maximus Theater, Atlantic City
- 23 July: Circus Maximus Theater, Atlantic City
- 25 July: Warwick Musical Theatre, Warwick
- 27 July: Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford
- 28 July: Starlite Music Theatre, Latham
- 29 July: Melody Fair Music Theater, North Tonawanda
- 31 July: Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati
- 1 August: IC Light Amphitheatre, Pittsburgh
- 3 August: Orlando Arena, Orlando
- 4 August: Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise
- 5 August: Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise
- 7 August: Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta
- 8 August: Palace Theatre, Louisville
- 9 August: Von Braun Civic Center, Huntsville
- 11 August: Arena Theatre, Houston
- 12 August: Sunken Gardens, San Antonio
- 13 August: Starplex Amphitheatre, Dallas
- 15 August: Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa
- 16 August: Humphreys Concerts By The Bay, San Diego
- 18 August: Greek Theatre, Los Angeles
- 19 August: Greek Theatre, Los Angeles
- 20 August: Concord Pavilion, Concord
- 22 August: Pier 62/63, Seattle
- 23 August: Pier 62/63, Seattle
Key Band Members
John Entwistle (1944–2002) was the bassist and occasional vocalist of The Who, widely regarded as one of the greatest rock bassists in history. His thunderous, melodic bass style — nicknamed 'The Ox' — was a defining element of The Who's sound. He died of a heart attack in Las Vegas on 27 June 2002, the night before The Who were due to begin a North American tour.
Billy Preston (1946–2006) was an American musician who had a unique connection to The Beatles: he played keyboards on the Let It Be sessions in January 1969 and appeared on the rooftop concert at Apple Corps on 30 January 1969. He was the only artist to receive a co-credit on a Beatles single — 'Get Back' was released as 'The Beatles with Billy Preston'. He died on 6 June 2006.
Zak Starkey (born 1965) is Ringo Starr's son with his first wife Maureen. A self-taught drummer who learned by watching Keith Moon, he later became The Who's touring drummer from 1996 and has also played with Oasis. His appearance alongside his father on the 1995 All-Starr Band tour was one of the most celebrated father-son moments in rock history.
Key Facts: 14 June 1995
- Date: Wednesday 14 June 1995
- Venue: Iwate Kenmin Kaikan, Morioka, Iwate, Japan
- Tour show number: 1 of 50 (tour opener)
- All-Starr Band number: 3rd
- Songs performed: 25
- Notable band members: John Entwistle (The Who); Billy Preston (Beatles collaborator); Zak Starkey (Ringo's son)
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Ringo Starr open his 1995 tour in Japan?
Yes — Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band opened their 1995 tour at the Iwate Kenmin Kaikan in Morioka, Japan on 14 June 1995. It was the first of eleven Japanese dates before the tour moved to the United States in July.
Who was in Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band in 1995?
The third All-Starr Band comprised Ringo Starr, Randy Bachman (BTO/The Guess Who), Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad), Billy Preston, Felix Cavaliere (The Rascals), John Entwistle (The Who), Mark Rivera, and Zak Starkey (Ringo's son) on drums.
Was John Entwistle in Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band?
Yes — John Entwistle, The Who's legendary bassist, was a member of the third All-Starr Band in 1995. He performed 'Boris the Spider' and 'My Wife' as his showcase songs. Entwistle died on 27 June 2002.
Was Billy Preston in Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band?
Yes — Billy Preston was a member of the third All-Starr Band in 1995, performing 'Nothing from Nothing' and 'Will It Go Round in Circles'. Preston had a unique Beatles connection, having played keyboards on the Let It Be sessions and the rooftop concert in January 1969, and receiving a co-credit on 'Get Back'.
Did Zak Starkey tour with his father Ringo in 1995?
Yes — Zak Starkey played drums alongside his father Ringo Starr on the 1995 All-Starr Band tour. Zak later became The Who's touring drummer from 1996 and has also played with Oasis.
How many dates was the 1995 All-Starr Band tour?
50 dates across Japan and the United States, from 14 June 1995 in Morioka, Japan to 23 August 1995 in Seattle, USA.
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