Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Rubber Bowl, Akron – 31 May 1997

Q: When did Ringo Starr play Akron in 1997?

31 May 1997 at the Rubber Bowl, Akron, Ohio — the 25th date of the 30-show US tour.

Q: What songs did Ringo Starr play at the Rubber Bowl in 1997?

23 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.

Q: How long was the 1997 All-Starr Band tour?

30 dates across the United States, from 28 April to 7 June 1997.

Q: Who is Jack Bruce?

Jack Bruce was the bassist and co-vocalist of Cream. He performed with Ringo's fourth All-Starr Band in 1997, bringing Sunshine Of Your Love, I Feel Free, and White Room to the setlist.

May 31, 2026

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Rubber Bowl, Akron – 31 May 1997

Saturday 31 May 1997 | Live, Ringo Starr
Rubber Bowl, Akron, Ohio, USA

On Saturday 31 May 1997, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio — the 25th show of the fourth All-Starr Band's US tour, which ran for 30 dates between April and June 1997.

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)
'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: 31 May 1997

Venue: Rubber Bowl, Akron, Ohio, USA
Tour: 1997 All-Starr Band US Tour
Tour date: 25th of 30
Band edition: Fourth All-Starr Band
Songs performed: 23

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Ringo Starr play Akron in 1997?

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Rubber Bowl in Akron, Ohio on 31 May 1997 — the 25th date of their 30-show US tour.

Who was in the fourth All-Starr Band?

The fourth All-Starr Band featured Peter Frampton, Jack Bruce, Gary Brooker, Mark Rivera, and Simon Kirke, alongside Ringo Starr.

What songs did Ringo Starr play at the Rubber Bowl in 1997?

The 23-song setlist included Beatles classics such as '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'.

How long was the 1997 All-Starr Band tour?

30 dates across the United States, running from 28 April to 7 June 1997.

Who is Jack Bruce?

Jack Bruce was the bassist and co-vocalist of Cream, one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s. He performed with Ringo's fourth All-Starr Band in 1997, bringing classics such as 'Sunshine Of Your Love', 'I Feel Free', and 'White Room' to the setlist.