Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band live: Moore Theatre, Seattle (28 April 1997)

April 26, 2026

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band live: Moore Theatre, Seattle

Monday 28 April 1997 | Live Performance | Ringo Starr | Seattle, Washington

Overview

On 28 April 1997, Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band performed at the Moore Theatre in Seattle, Washington — the opening night of the group's fourth North American touring configuration. The show launched a 30-date tour running from April to June 1997.

Line-up

Ringo Starr – vocals, drums
Peter Frampton – guitar, vocals
Jack Bruce – bass, keyboards, vocals
Gary Brooker – keyboards, vocals
Simon Kirke – drums, vocals
Mark Rivera – multi-instrumentalist, vocals

Concert Format

The All-Starr Band format featured each member performing their own well-known songs alongside collaborative performances and classic Beatles material. The rotating supergroup concept — first launched in 1989 — allowed Ringo to headline tours while giving audiences a multi-artist experience.

Highlights from the 1997 tour setlist included:

Sunshine of Your Love (Jack Bruce / Cream)
Show Me the Way (Peter Frampton)
A Whiter Shade of Pale (Gary Brooker / Procol Harum)
Yellow Submarine (The Beatles)
With a Little Help From My Friends (The Beatles)
It Don't Come Easy (Ringo Starr)
Photograph (Ringo Starr)

The Moore Theatre

The Moore Theatre is one of Seattle's oldest and most storied venues, opened in 1907. With a capacity of approximately 1,800, it is an intimate setting for a touring act of this calibre, making the opening night a particularly close-quarters experience for fans.

All-Starr Band History

Ringo Starr launched the All-Starr Band concept in 1989 as a way to return to live performance while collaborating with fellow rock legends. The rotating line-up has included musicians such as Joe Walsh, Nils Lofgren, Todd Rundgren, Billy Preston, and many others across multiple touring cycles.

Venue Location

FAQs

What was the All-Starr Band?

A rotating supergroup concept launched by Ringo Starr in 1989, featuring rock legends performing their own hits alongside Beatles classics. The line-up changes with each tour.

Who was in the 1997 All-Starr Band?

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

How many dates was the 1997 tour?

30 dates across North America, running from April to June 1997.

What is the Moore Theatre?

One of Seattle's oldest venues, opened in 1907, with a capacity of approximately 1,800.

Editorial Note

The 1997 All-Starr Band line-up was one of the most musically distinguished in the concept's history — combining a former Cream bassist, a Procol Harum founder, and one of rock's most celebrated guitarists under Ringo's direction.

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