Ringo Starr on VH1 Storytellers
Wednesday 13 May 1998 | Live Recording | Ringo Starr | Television
Ringo Starr recorded an edition of VH1 Storytellers on 13 May 1998 at Sony Music Studios in Manhattan, New York City.
The performance took place in front of an invited audience which included the teen group Hanson, and formed part of Starr's promotional activity for his Vertical Man album era.
The Roundheads Line-Up
- Joe Walsh – guitar, vocals
- Mark Hudson – guitar, harmonica, vocals
- Gary Burr – guitar, mandolin, vocals
- Steve Dudas – guitar
- Jack Blades – bass guitar, vocals
- Jim Cox – keyboards, vocals
- Scott Gordon – harmonica
- Simon Kirke – drums, percussion
Performance Setlist
- With A Little Help From My Friends
- It Don't Come Easy
- I Was Walkin'
- Don't Pass Me By
- Back Off Boogaloo
- King Of Broken Hearts
- Octopus's Garden
- Photograph
- La De Da
- What In The World
- Love Me Do
- With A Little Help From My Friends (Reprise)
Broadcast and Release
The 45-minute episode of VH1 Storytellers was first broadcast in the United States on 28 June 1998, and later aired in Europe on 8 November 1998.
The accompanying audio was mixed at Westlake Studios and Blue House Studios in Los Angeles by Scott Gordon and Mark Hudson, and released as the VH1 Storytellers album on 20 October 1998.
This release marked Ringo Starr's first live album recorded without the All-Starr Band format.
Venue Context: Sony Music Studios
Sony Music Studios was located at 460 West 54th Street in the Hell's Kitchen district of Manhattan. It operated from 1993 until its closure in August 2007 and served as a major hub for music recording and television production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was this a live concert?
No. It was a live-in-studio television recording for VH1 Storytellers with an invited audience.
Who were The Roundheads?
The Roundheads were Ringo Starr's touring and recording band during the Vertical Man era.
Was this released commercially?
Yes. The performance was released as the VH1 Storytellers album in October 1998.
Where was Sony Music Studios located?
Sony Music Studios was at 460 West 54th Street in the Hell's Kitchen district of Manhattan, New York City.
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