Saturday 5 November 2016 · Ringo Starr · Live performance · Seoul, South Korea
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at Jamsil Arena in Seoul on 5 November 2016. The concert was Starr’s first in South Korea and the 35th show of the band’s 42-date 2016 itinerary across North America and Asia.
The show began at 8pm in the indoor arena at Seoul Sports Complex. Starr appeared with Steve Lukather, Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Richard Page, Warren Ham and Gregg Bissonette, sharing the programme between his Beatles and solo songs and the other musicians’ featured numbers.
Jamsil Arena concert: key facts
| Date | Saturday 5 November 2016 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Jamsil Arena, also known as Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium or Jamsil Indoor Stadium |
| City | Seoul, South Korea |
| Address | 25 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
| Start time | 8pm |
| Tour position | 35th of 42 shows in the 2016 itinerary |
| All-Starr formation | 12th All-Starr Band |
| Previous concert | Orchard Hall, Tokyo, 2 November 2016 |
| Next concert | Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, 8 November 2016 |
Ringo’s first South Korean concert
The Seoul performance followed a series of Japanese dates, ending with three Orchard Hall concerts in Tokyo on 31 October, 1 November and 2 November. Seoul was the final Asian stop before the musicians travelled across the Pacific for Honolulu.
South Korean ticket listings identify the venue as ěž ě‹¤ě‹¤ë‚´ě˛´ěśˇę´€, Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium. The on-the-night Yonhap report also names the indoor arena and describes a performance lasting approximately two hours. This was the indoor concert venue within Seoul Sports Complex, rather than its outdoor Olympic Stadium.
“Matchbox” opened the set, followed by “It Don’t Come Easy” and “What Goes On”. The programme subsequently moved between Starr’s numbers and featured performances by Rundgren, Rolie, Lukather and Page.
The seven-piece All-Starr Band
| Musician | Principal roles |
|---|---|
| Ringo Starr | Vocals, drums and percussion |
| Steve Lukather | Guitar and vocals |
| Todd Rundgren | Vocals, guitar and additional instruments |
| Gregg Rolie | Keyboards and vocals |
| Richard Page | Bass and vocals |
| Warren Ham | Saxophone, keyboards, percussion and vocals |
| Gregg Bissonette | Drums and vocals |
Lukather’s featured songs included “Rosanna”, “Africa” and “Hold the Line”. Rolie sang “Evil Ways”, “Black Magic Woman” and “Oye Cómo Va”, while Page’s contributions included “Kyrie”, “You Are Mine” and “Broken Wings”. Rundgren led “I Saw the Light”, “Bang the Drum All Day” and “Love Is the Answer”.
Bissonette provided the band’s second drum kit, supporting Starr when he sang at the front of the stage and playing alongside him during the other musicians’ numbers. Ham contributed the additional wind instruments, keyboards, percussion and vocals.
Concert setlist
- Matchbox
- It Don’t Come Easy
- What Goes On
- I Saw the Light — Todd Rundgren
- Evil Ways — Gregg Rolie
- Rosanna — Steve Lukather
- Kyrie — Richard Page
- Bang the Drum All Day — Todd Rundgren
- Boys
- Don’t Pass Me By
- Yellow Submarine
- Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen — Gregg Rolie
- You’re Sixteen
- Back Off Boogaloo
- You Are Mine — Richard Page
- Africa — Steve Lukather
- Oye Cómo Va — Gregg Rolie
- I Wanna Be Your Man
- Love Is the Answer — Todd Rundgren
- Broken Wings — Richard Page
- Hold the Line — Steve Lukather
- Photograph
- Act Naturally
- With a Little Help from My Friends / Give Peace a Chance — closing chorus
Beatles songs and solo favourites
The Beatles selections represented several stages of Starr’s recording career. “Boys” came from the group’s first album, while “I Wanna Be Your Man” appeared on their second. “What Goes On”, “Yellow Submarine” and “With a Little Help from My Friends” followed later in the decade.
“Don’t Pass Me By”, Starr’s first solo songwriting credit on a Beatles album, joined those performances. “Matchbox” and “Act Naturally” brought two of his familiar country and rock-and-roll vocal numbers into the set.
The solo selections included “It Don’t Come Easy”, “Back Off Boogaloo”, “You’re Sixteen” and “Photograph”. The closing “With a Little Help from My Friends” led into the chorus of “Give Peace a Chance”.
The complete 2016 All-Starr itinerary
The 42-show itinerary began in June in the United States, resumed in October and continued through Japan and South Korea before returning via Hawaii to the continental United States.
| Date in 2016 | Venue and city |
|---|---|
| 3 June | Lakeview Amphitheater, Geddes, USA |
| 4 June | Seneca Allegany Casino, Salamanca, USA |
| 5 June | Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, USA |
| 7 June | Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood, USA |
| 8 June | Cross Insurance Center, Bangor, USA |
| 10 June | Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, Gilford, USA |
| 11 June | DCU Center, Worcester, USA |
| 12 June | Santander Arena, Reading, USA |
| 14 June | FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, USA |
| 15 June | St George Theatre, New York City, USA |
| 17 June | Warner Theatre, Washington, DC, USA |
| 18 June | Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, USA |
| 19 June | Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, USA |
| 21 June | Foellinger Theatre, Fort Wayne, USA |
| 22 June | PNC Pavilion, Cincinnati, USA |
| 23 June | Fox Theatre, Detroit, USA |
| 25 June | Pinewood Bowl Theater, Lincoln, USA |
| 26 June | Hartman Arena, Park City, USA |
| 28 June | Paramount Theatre, Denver, USA |
| 1 July | Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, San Diego, USA |
| 2 July | Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, USA |
| 15 October | Snoqualmie Casino, Snoqualmie, USA |
| 16 October | INB Performing Arts Center, Spokane, USA |
| 18 October | Keller Auditorium, Portland, USA |
| 19 October | Grand Theater, Reno, USA |
| 20 October | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, USA |
| 24 October | Orix Theater, Osaka, Japan |
| 25 October | Aichi Geijutsu Bunka Senta, Nagoya, Japan |
| 27 October | Sunpalace, Fukuoka, Japan |
| 28 October | Bunka Gakuen HBG Hall, Hiroshima, Japan |
| 30 October | NHK Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
| 31 October | Orchard Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
| 1 November | Orchard Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
| 2 November | Orchard Hall, Tokyo, Japan |
| 5 November | Jamsil Arena, Seoul, South Korea |
| 8 November | Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA |
| 11 November | Civic Arts Plaza, Thousand Oaks, USA |
| 12 November | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, USA |
| 13 November | Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Las Vegas, USA |
| 15 November | Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, USA |
| 17 November | Bob Hope Theatre, Stockton, USA |
| 19 November | Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, San Rafael, USA |
Jamsil Arena location map
Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium is within Seoul Sports Complex at 25 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
View Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium on Google Maps
Ringo Starr in the collection
Explore the Ringo Starr Peace Red Circle T-shirt, featuring Ringo’s familiar peace-sign pose.
Frequently asked questions
When did Ringo Starr first perform in South Korea?
He performed with his All-Starr Band at Jamsil Arena in Seoul on 5 November 2016.
Where was the concert held?
It was held at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium, also called Jamsil Arena, at 25 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul.
Who was in the band?
Ringo Starr was joined by Steve Lukather, Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Richard Page, Warren Ham and Gregg Bissonette.
Which number was the Seoul concert in the 2016 itinerary?
It was the 35th of 42 concerts.
Which songs opened and closed the concert?
Matchbox opened the show. With a Little Help from My Friends closed it with a Give Peace a Chance chorus.
Where did the band play before and after Seoul?
The previous concert was at Orchard Hall in Tokyo on 2 November. The next was at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu on 8 November.
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