Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: State Theatre, Minneapolis
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, on 11 May 1997, as part of their North American tour.
The concert was the 11th show by the fourth incarnation of the All-Starr Band, a rotating supergroup format featuring established rock musicians performing their own hits alongside Ringo Starr’s solo and Beatles material.
The 1997 US tour ran for 30 dates between April and June, with Minneapolis positioned early in the schedule during a tightly packed run of Midwestern and East Coast performances.
During the performance, the band was joined by guitarist Leo Kottke for the track “Power Failure,” adding an additional guest layer to the evening’s set.
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
- Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (Peter Frampton)
- Power Failure (Gary Brooker)
- 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
Tour Context
The 1997 All-Starr Band tour continued a successful format established by Ringo Starr in the late 1980s, bringing together musicians from prominent rock bands to perform a shared setlist of individual hits and collaborative performances.
FAQs
When did Ringo Starr perform in Minneapolis in 1997?
He performed on 11 May 1997 at the State Theatre during the All-Starr Band US tour.
Who was in the All-Starr Band lineup?
The lineup included Peter Frampton, Jack Bruce, Gary Brooker, Simon Kirke, Mark Rivera, and Ringo Starr.
Were there any special guests?
Yes, guitarist Leo Kottke joined the band during the performance of “Power Failure.”
What kind of setlist did they perform?
The set combined Ringo Starr solo tracks, Beatles songs, and signature hits from each band member.
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