Zak Starkey is the son of Ringo Starr, born in London on 13 September 1965. Taught to play drums by Keith Moon, he later became The Who's touring drummer and also played with Oasis.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Ravinia Festival, Highland Park — 5 July 1995

July 5, 2026

On Wednesday 5 July 1995, Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Ravinia Festival, held at The Pavilion in Highland Park, Illinois, USA. It was the 15th show by the third All-Starr Band, whose tour of Japan and North America ran for 50 dates between June and August 1995.

The third All-Starr Band

The lineup for the 1995 tour was one of the most musically distinguished in the All-Starr Band's history:

Ringo Starr — vocals, drums, percussion, piano
Randy Bachman — vocals, guitar
Mark Farner — vocals, guitar, harmonica
Billy Preston — vocals, keyboards
Felix Cavaliere — vocals, organ, keyboard, maracas
John Entwistle — vocals, bass guitar
Mark Rivera — vocals, saxophone, percussion, tambourine, cowbell, guitar
Zak Starkey — drums

Billy Preston — born in Houston, Texas on 9 September 1946 — had one of the most significant connections to The Beatles of any musician outside the group. He had first met them in Hamburg in 1962 when touring with Little Richard. In January 1969 he joined the Get Back sessions at Apple Corps, his presence credited with easing the tensions within the group. He played keyboards on 'Get Back', 'Don't Let Me Down', and other tracks from the sessions, and was the only musician ever 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.

John Entwistle — born in Chiswick, London on 9 October 1944 — was the bass guitarist and occasional vocalist of The Who, known as 'The Ox' for his thunderous playing style. He wrote 'Boris The Spider' and 'My Wife', both of which featured in the All-Starr setlist. Entwistle died on 27 June 2002 in Las Vegas, the night before The Who were due to begin a North American tour.

Randy Bachman — born in Winnipeg, Canada on 27 September 1943 — was the guitarist and co-founder of The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO). The Guess Who had supported The Beatles on their 1964 North American tour as The Reflections. His BTO hit 'You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet' and The Guess Who's 'No Sugar Tonight' both featured in the setlist.

Mark Farner — born in Flint, Michigan on 29 September 1948 — was the vocalist and guitarist of Grand Funk Railroad, one of the most commercially successful American hard rock bands of the early 1970s. 'The Loco-Motion' and 'I'm Your Captain (Closer To Home)' were among his contributions to the setlist.

Felix Cavaliere — born in Pelham, New York on 29 November 1942 — was the vocalist and organist of The Rascals (later the Young Rascals), who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. 'People Got To Be Free', 'Groovin'', and 'Good Lovin'' were among his songs in the set.

Zak Starkey — born in London on 13 September 1965, the son of Ringo Starr — had been taught to play drums by Keith Moon of The Who. He joined The Who as their touring drummer in 1996 and later played with Oasis. His presence in the All-Starr Band gave the rhythm section an unusual father-and-son dynamic.

Mark Rivera was a multi-instrumentalist best known as a long-standing member of Billy Joel's band.

The setlist

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed the following 24-song set at the Ravinia Festival on 5 July 1995:

'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)
'Boys'
'You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet' (Randy Bachman)
'You're Sixteen'
'Yellow Submarine'
'My Wife' (John Entwistle)
'I'm Your Captain (Closer To Home)' (Mark Farner)
'Honey Don't'
'Act Naturally'
'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 Ravinia Festival

The Ravinia Festival is the oldest outdoor music festival in North America, held at the Ravinia Park venue in Highland Park, Illinois, approximately 25 miles north of Chicago. Founded in 1904, it is the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and hosts a wide range of classical, jazz, and popular music performances each summer. The Pavilion, where the All-Starr Band performed, is the festival's main covered stage.

Ravinia Festival, Highland Park, Illinois — the oldest outdoor music festival in North America, where Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed on 5 July 1995, the 15th date of their 50-show 1995 tour.

The 1995 All-Starr Band tour

The full 50-date tour ran from 14 June to 23 August 1995, opening in Japan before moving to North America:

14 June 1995: Iwate Kenmin Kaikan, Morioka, Japan
15 June 1995: Sendai Sun Plaza, Sendai, Japan
16 June 1995: Niigata Terusa, Niigata, Japan
18 June 1995: Osaka-jō Hall, Osaka, Japan
19 June 1995: Kurashiki Shimin Kaikan, Kurashiki, Japan
20 June 1995: Kōsei Nenkin Kaikan, Hiroshima, Japan
22 June 1995: Century Hall, Nagoya, Japan
24 June 1995: Tokyo Bay NK Hall, Urayasu, Japan
26 June 1995: Nippon Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan
27 June 1995: Nippon Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan
28 June 1995: Hamamatsu-shi Kyouiku Bunka Kaikan, Hamamatsu, Japan
2 July 1995: Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, St Louis, USA
3 July 1995: Summerfest, Milwaukee, USA
4 July 1995: Mall Of America, Bloomington, USA
5 July 1995: Ravinia Festival, Highland Park, USA
8 July 1995: Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, USA
9 July 1995: Nautica Stage, Cleveland, USA
10 July 1995: Pine Knob Theatre, Clarkston, USA
11 July 1995: National Cherry Festival, Traverse City, USA
13 July 1995: Radio City Music Hall, New York City, USA
14 July 1995: Bud Light Amphitheatre, Harveys Lake, USA
15 July 1995: Concord Resort Hotel, Kiamesha Lake, USA
17 July 1995: Wolf Trap, Vienna, USA
18 July 1995: Garden State Arts Center, Holmdel, USA
19 July 1995: Harbor Lights Pavilion, Boston, USA
21 July 1995: Circus Maximus Theater, Atlantic City, USA
22 July 1995: Circus Maximus Theater, Atlantic City, USA
23 July 1995: Circus Maximus Theater, Atlantic City, USA
25 July 1995: Warwick Musical Theatre, Warwick, USA
27 July 1995: Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, USA
28 July 1995: Starlite Music Theatre, Latham, USA
29 July 1995: Melody Fair Music Theater, North Tonawanda, USA
31 July 1995: Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, USA
1 August 1995: IC Light Amphitheatre, Pittsburgh, USA
3 August 1995: Orlando Arena, Orlando, USA
4 August 1995: Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise, USA
5 August 1995: Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise, USA
7 August 1995: Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta, USA
8 August 1995: Palace Theatre, Louisville, USA
9 August 1995: Von Braun Civic Center, Huntsville, USA
11 August 1995: Arena Theatre, Houston, USA
12 August 1995: Sunken Gardens, San Antonio, USA
13 August 1995: Starplex Amphitheatre, Dallas, USA
15 August 1995: Mesa Amphitheatre, Mesa, USA
16 August 1995: Humphreys Concerts By The Bay, San Diego, USA
18 August 1995: Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, USA
19 August 1995: Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, USA
20 August 1995: Concord Pavilion, Concord, USA
22 August 1995: Pier 62/63, Seattle, USA
23 August 1995: Pier 62/63, Seattle, USA

Summary

Date	Wednesday 5 July 1995
Venue	The Pavilion, Ravinia Festival, Highland Park, Illinois, USA
Tour show number	15th of 50
Tour dates	14 June – 23 August 1995
Songs performed	24

Frequently asked questions

Did Ringo Starr play at the Ravinia Festival?

Yes. Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, Illinois on 5 July 1995. It was the 15th show of their 50-date 1995 tour of Japan and North America.

Who was in the 1995 All-Starr Band?

The third All-Starr Band comprised Ringo Starr, Randy Bachman, Mark Farner, Billy Preston, Felix Cavaliere, John Entwistle, Mark Rivera, and Zak Starkey.

What was Billy Preston's connection to The Beatles?

Billy Preston joined The Beatles' Get Back sessions in January 1969, his presence credited with easing tensions within the group. He played keyboards on 'Get Back' and other tracks, and was the only musician ever to receive a co-credit on a Beatles single — 'Get Back' was released as 'The Beatles with Billy Preston'.

What is the Ravinia Festival?

The Ravinia Festival is the oldest outdoor music festival in North America, held at Ravinia Park in Highland Park, Illinois, approximately 25 miles north of Chicago. Founded in 1904, it is the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Who was John Entwistle?

John Entwistle was the bass guitarist of The Who, known as 'The Ox'. He wrote 'Boris The Spider' and 'My Wife', both performed in the All-Starr setlist. He died on 27 June 2002 in Las Vegas.

Who is Zak Starkey?

Zak Starkey is the son of Ringo Starr, born in London on 13 September 1965. He was taught to play drums by Keith Moon of The Who and later became The Who's touring drummer. He also played with Oasis.