Thursday 27 October 2016 | Live concert | Fukuoka Sunpalace, Japan
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at Fukuoka Sunpalace on 27 October 2016. Also listed as Sanparesu or Sun Palace Hall, the venue hosted the third concert of the Japanese leg, following Osaka and Nagoya.
It was the 29th show of the 12th All-Starr Band’s 42-date 2016 itinerary across North America and Asia. Ringo’s Beatles songs and solo favourites shared the programme with performances led by Steve Lukather, Gregg Rolie, Todd Rundgren and Richard Page.
| Date | 27 October 2016 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Fukuoka Sunpalace, also known as Sanparesu or Sun Palace Hall |
| City | Fukuoka, Japan |
| Touring group | The 12th All-Starr Band |
| Position in itinerary | 29th of 42 dates |
| Japanese leg | Third of eight concerts |
| Previous show | Nagoya, 25 October |
| Next show | Hiroshima, 28 October |
| Later return | 27 March 2019 |
From Osaka and Nagoya to Fukuoka
The Japanese run opened at the Orix Theater in Osaka on 24 October, followed by Nagoya’s Aichi Geijutsu Bunka Senta on 25 October. Fukuoka was next, before Hiroshima and four Tokyo performances.
The Japanese tour announcement from Universal Music identifies the Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall engagement and the seven musicians announced for the visit. Steve Lukather’s tour archive also lists Fukuoka on 27 October as Sun Palace Hall.
Japan came after the autumn North American concerts, with the band moving from California to Osaka. After the Japanese dates, the schedule continued to Seoul, Honolulu and a final mainland US run, ending in San Rafael on 19 November.
The All-Starr musicians in Japan
The Japanese touring lineup comprised Ringo Starr, Steve Lukather, Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Richard Page, Gregg Bissonette and Warren Ham. The shared lead vocals gave the All-Starr programme its variety, while Ringo’s songs returned throughout the evening.
| Musician | Role and featured songs |
|---|---|
| Ringo Starr | Vocals and drums, leading the Beatles and solo selections |
| Steve Lukather | Guitar and vocals; Rosanna, Africa and Hold the Line |
| Gregg Rolie | Organ, keyboards and vocals; Evil Ways, Black Magic Woman, Gypsy Queen and Oye Cómo Va |
| Todd Rundgren | Guitar, vocals and additional instruments; I Saw the Light, Bang the Drum All Day and Love Is the Answer |
| Richard Page | Bass and vocals; Kyrie, You Are Mine and Broken Wings |
| Warren Ham | Saxophone, percussion, keyboards and vocals |
| Gregg Bissonette | Drums and vocal support |
The songs led by Lukather and Rolie connect the All-Starr show with their wider careers. Explore Toto merchandise at Wonderhaul for the band behind Rosanna, Africa and Hold the Line, or the Santana collection for the musical legacy represented by Rolie’s featured songs. Rolie also helped found Journey; our sister store’s Journey collection offers a separate route into that part of his career, rather than the repertoire he sang here.
Beatles favourites and Back Off Boogaloo
Matchbox and It Don’t Come Easy opened the set before What Goes On. Later Ringo-led Beatles selections included Boys, Don’t Pass Me By, Yellow Submarine, I Wanna Be Your Man and Act Naturally.
Back Off Boogaloo appeared alongside You’re Sixteen and Photograph among the solo favourites. Compare the repertoire with Pittsburgh on the same date in 2015, when Island in the Sun and I’m the Greatest occupied places in the programme.
The other featured singers supplied further contrasts, from I Saw the Light and Kyrie to Africa and Broken Wings. Ringo’s return to the microphone between those performances kept the show moving between his own history and the repertoire of his fellow musicians.
For an artist-focused design, browse the Ringo Starr Colour Peace T-shirt.
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, Gregg Rolie
- 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
Fukuoka Sunpalace: concert location
Sunpalace is the Fukuoka venue listed in the Japanese announcement and tour archives. Its address is 2-1 Chikkohonmachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0021, Japan. The map targets Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall at this address, rather than the city centre. Ringo returned there on 27 March 2019, adding another visit to its All-Starr history.
Open Fukuoka Sunpalace in Google Maps.
Complete 2016 All-Starr Band itinerary
The 42 dates cover the June–July and October–November runs. Existing concert articles are linked, and Fukuoka is highlighted.
June 2016
- 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
July 2016
- 1 July: Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, San Diego, USA
- 2 July: Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, USA
October 2016
- 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, this concert
- 28 October: Bunka Gakuen HBG Hall, Hiroshima, Japan
- 30 October: NHK Hall, Tokyo, Japan
- 31 October: Orchard Hall, Tokyo, Japan
November 2016
- 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, 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
Continue through Ringo’s touring history
Follow the Japanese sequence from Osaka to Nagoya, or compare this date with Heinz Hall in 2015.
For another Ringo design, explore the Ringo Starr Peace Red Circle T-shirt.
Frequently asked questions
When did Ringo Starr perform in Fukuoka in 2016?
He performed at Fukuoka Sunpalace on Thursday 27 October 2016.
Are Sanparesu and Sun Palace Hall the same venue?
These are alternative names used for the Fukuoka Sunpalace concert venue in tour listings.
Where did Fukuoka fall in the tour?
It was the 29th show of the 42-date itinerary and the third concert of the Japanese leg.
Who was in the Japanese touring lineup?
The seven musicians were Ringo Starr, Steve Lukather, Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Richard Page, Gregg Bissonette and Warren Ham.
What followed the Fukuoka concert?
The next concert took place at Bunka Gakuen HBG Hall in Hiroshima on 28 October 2016.
Did Ringo return to Sunpalace?
Yes. He returned on 27 March 2019.
Previous concert: Nagoya, 25 October 2016 · More On This Day in Beatles History
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