Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston – 30 May 1997

Q: When did Ringo Starr play Pine Knob Music Theatre in 1997?

30 May 1997 — the 24th date of the 30-show US tour.

Q: What songs did Ringo Starr play at Pine Knob in 1997?

24 songs including It Don't Come Easy, Act Naturally, Yellow Submarine, Photograph, With A Little Help From My Friends, Sunshine Of Your Love, Show Me The Way, A Whiter Shade Of Pale, and All Right Now.

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Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston – 30 May 1997

Friday 30 May 1997 | Live, Ringo Starr
Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, Michigan, USA

On Friday 30 May 1997, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan — the 24th show of the fourth All-Starr Band's US tour, which ran for 30 dates between April and June 1997.

A Favourite Venue

Pine Knob Music Theatre (also known as the DTE Energy Music Theatre) was a venue Ringo Starr returned to many times. He previously performed there on 30 July 1989, 15 June 1992, and 10 July 1995, and returned on 11 June 2000, 7 August 2003, 16 June 2006, and 27 June 2014.

The Fourth All-Starr Band

Ringo Starr – vocals, drums, percussion
Peter Frampton – guitar, vocals
Jack Bruce – bass guitar, keyboards, guitar, vocals
Gary Brooker – keyboards, organ, vocals
Mark Rivera – saxophone, guitar, organ, keyboards, percussion, vocals
Simon Kirke – vocals, drums

Concert Setlist

'It Don't Come Easy'
'Act Naturally'
'The Devil Came From Kansas' (Gary Brooker)
'Show Me The Way' (Peter Frampton)
'Sunshine Of Your Love' (Jack Bruce)
'Shooting Star' (Simon Kirke)
'Boys'
'Baby, I Love Your Way' (Peter Frampton)
'You're Sixteen'
'Yellow Submarine'
'A Salty Dog' (Gary Brooker)
'Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)' (Peter Frampton)
'Theme For An Imaginary Western' (Jack Bruce)
'Conquistador' (Gary Brooker)
'I'm The Greatest'
'No No Song'
'I Feel Free' (Jack Bruce)
'All Right Now' (Simon Kirke)
'I Wanna Be Your Man'
'Do You Feel Like We Do' (Peter Frampton)
'White Room' (Jack Bruce)
'A Whiter Shade Of Pale' (Gary Brooker)
'Photograph'
'With A Little Help From My Friends'

1997 All-Starr Band Tour Dates

28 April 1997: Moore Theatre, Seattle, USA
29 April 1997: Cuthbert Amphitheater, Eugene, USA
30 April 1997: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, USA
2 May 1997: Concord Pavilion, Concord, USA
3 May 1997: Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles, USA
4 May 1997: Humphreys Concerts By The Bay, San Diego, USA
5 May 1997: Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa, USA
7 May 1997: Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village, USA
9 May 1997: Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, USA
10 May 1997: Riverport Amphitheatre, Maryland Heights, USA
11 May 1997: State Theatre, Minneapolis, USA
13 May 1997: Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, USA
14 May 1997: Jack Breslin Student Events Center, East Lansing, USA
16 May 1997: Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta, USA
17 May 1997: Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise, USA
18 May 1997: Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, USA
20 May 1997: Palace Theater, Myrtle Beach, USA
21 May 1997: Wolf Trap, Vienna, USA
23 May 1997: Billy Bob's Texas, Fort Worth, USA
24 May 1997: Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio, USA
25 May 1997: Six Flags AstroWorld, Houston, USA
28 May 1997: Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, USA
29 May 1997: IC Light Amphitheatre, Pittsburgh, USA
30 May 1997: Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, USA
31 May 1997: Rubber Bowl, Akron, USA
2 June 1997: Mohegan Sun Event Center, Uncasville, USA
3 June 1997: PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, USA
5 June 1997: Harbor Lights Pavilion, Boston, USA
6 June 1997: Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, USA
7 June 1997: Jones Beach Amphitheater, Wantagh, USA

Key Facts: 30 May 1997

Venue: Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, Michigan, USA
Tour: 1997 All-Starr Band US Tour
Tour date: 24th of 30
Band edition: Fourth All-Starr Band
Songs performed: 24
Previous Ringo shows at Pine Knob: 1989, 1992, 1995
Later Ringo shows at Pine Knob: 2000, 2003, 2006, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Ringo Starr play Pine Knob Music Theatre in 1997?

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan on 30 May 1997 — the 24th date of their 30-show US tour.

Who was in the fourth All-Starr Band?

Peter Frampton, Jack Bruce, Gary Brooker, Mark Rivera, and Simon Kirke, alongside Ringo Starr.

How many times has Ringo Starr played Pine Knob Music Theatre?

Many times — including 1989, 1992, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2006, and 2014.

What songs did Ringo Starr play at Pine Knob in 1997?

The 24-song setlist included 'It Don't Come Easy', 'Act Naturally', 'Yellow Submarine', 'Photograph', and 'With A Little Help From My Friends', alongside hits from the All-Stars including 'Sunshine Of Your Love', 'Show Me The Way', 'A Whiter Shade Of Pale', and 'All Right Now'.