Jack Bruce (1943–2014) was the bassist and primary songwriter of Cream. He wrote 'White Room', 'Sunshine Of Your Love', and 'I Feel Free'. He died of liver disease in 2014.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Palace Theatre, Myrtle Beach – 20 May 1997

Q: Who was Gary Brooker?

Gary Brooker (1945–2022) was the founder and vocalist of Procol Harum, best known for 'A Whiter Shade Of Pale' (1967). He died of cancer in 2022.

Q: Who is Peter Frampton?

A British guitarist best known for Frampton Comes Alive! (1976), one of the best-selling live albums of all time. He was a member of Humble Pie before his solo career.

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Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Palace Theatre, Myrtle Beach – 20 May 1997

Tuesday 20 May 1997 | Live, Ringo Starr
Palace Theatre, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Palace Theatre in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on 20 May 1997 — the 17th show of the fourth All-Starr Band's 30-date US tour, which ran between April and June 1997.

The All-Starr Band Concept

Ringo Starr launched the All-Starr Band concept in 1989 as a way of returning to live performance while sharing the stage with musicians he admired. The format is distinctive: each member of the band performs their own hits as well as backing Ringo on his. This creates a rotating revue structure in which the audience hears a succession of well-known songs from across rock history, with Ringo as the constant thread. The 1997 edition was the fourth iteration of the band.

The Fourth All-Starr Band

The 1997 line-up was one of the most musically distinguished of any All-Starr Band:

Ringo Starr — vocals, drums, percussion
Peter Frampton — guitar, vocals. Best known for Frampton Comes Alive! (1976), one of the best-selling live albums of all time.
Jack Bruce — bass guitar, keyboards, guitar, vocals. Co-founder of Cream with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker; writer of 'White Room', 'Sunshine Of Your Love', and 'I Feel Free'.
Gary Brooker — keyboards, organ, vocals. Founder and vocalist of Procol Harum; writer and singer of 'A Whiter Shade Of Pale' (1967) and 'Conquistador'.
Mark Rivera — saxophone, guitar, organ, keyboards, percussion, vocals. A veteran session musician and touring player who has worked with Billy Joel since 1982.
Simon Kirke — vocals, drums. Co-founder of Free and Bad Company; associated with 'All Right Now' and 'Shooting Star'.

The Setlist

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

The 1997 All-Starr Band Tour Dates

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

Key Facts: 20 May 1997

Venue: Palace Theatre, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Tour date: 17 of 30
Tour: 1997 All-Starr Band US Tour (April–June 1997)
Band: Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton, Jack Bruce, Gary Brooker, Mark Rivera, Simon Kirke
Songs performed: 22

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the All-Starr Band?

A rotating touring band launched by Ringo Starr in 1989. Each member performs their own hits as well as backing Ringo on his, creating a revue of well-known songs from across rock history. The 1997 edition was the fourth iteration.

Who was in the 1997 All-Starr Band?

Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton, Jack Bruce (Cream), Gary Brooker (Procol Harum), Mark Rivera, and Simon Kirke (Free/Bad Company).

Who was Jack Bruce?

Jack Bruce (1943–2014) was the bassist, vocalist, and primary songwriter of Cream, the supergroup he formed with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker in 1966. He wrote 'White Room', 'Sunshine Of Your Love', and 'I Feel Free', among others. He died of liver disease in 2014.

Who was Gary Brooker?

Gary Brooker (1945–2022) was the founder, pianist, and vocalist of Procol Harum. He wrote and sang 'A Whiter Shade Of Pale' (1967), one of the best-selling singles of all time. He died of cancer in 2022.

Who is Peter Frampton?

Peter Frampton is a British guitarist and singer best known for Frampton Comes Alive! (1976), one of the best-selling live albums of all time. He was a member of Humble Pie before launching his solo career.