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« on: December 16, 2014, 09:45:44 AM »

Ringo was just inducted into the R&R Hall Of Fame, the last of the Fabs to get in for individual achievement. Rolling Stone's reporter called him, and asked if he remembered Mike's speech at the 1988 ceremony. His answer at the link below.

https://www.yahoo.com/music/s/ringo-starr-hall-fame-induction-finally-four-us-065100554-rolling-stone.html
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« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2014, 09:54:15 AM »

Ringo, that was spoken like a true scholar!! Congratulations on your induction and dismissing the lovester. You are the man!! Thumbs Up
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« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2014, 09:57:09 AM »

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Interviewer: Do you recall Mike Love's speech that night?
Ringo Starr: I don't. Did he mention me?

Interviewer: He chewed out most people in the room, including the Beatles, and said that Mick Jagger was too "chickenshit" to get on stage with the Beach Boys.
Ringo Starr: Yeah. I don't really ever listen to what he has to say [laughs].

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« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2014, 09:57:53 AM »

Pretty cold thing to say..

By the way, Ringo does not deserve to be in the HOF as a solo artist.
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« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2014, 09:58:48 AM »

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« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2014, 10:08:38 AM »

I didn't know where to put this, and I didn't want to start a new thread, so I'll just put it here.  Apologies if it's been brought up.  I just read a short interview by Andy Greene in Rolling Stone with Ringo about him getting inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and there was a brief Beach Boys / Mike Love mention.

AG: Tell me your memories of the 1988 ceremony when the Beatles got inducted.
RS: 1988 was a long time ago, I'm afraid. It was a big dinner with a lot of people. Mick [Jagger] was there. It's interesting that you do those gigs and you bump into a lot of people you haven't met in a long time, so that's always good.

AG: Do you recall Mike Love's speech that night?
RS: I don't. Did he mention me?

AG: He chewed out most people in the room, including the Beatles, and said that Mick Jagger was too "chickenshit" to get on stage with the Beach Boys.
RS: Yeah. I don't really ever listen to what he has to say [laughs].  LOL

https://www.yahoo.com/music/s/ringo-starr-hall-fame-induction-finally-four-us-065100554-rolling-stone.html


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« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2014, 10:12:39 AM »

Pretty cold thing to say..

By the way, Ringo does not deserve to be in the HOF as a solo artist.

Why not? 
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« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2014, 10:14:34 AM »

Pretty cold thing to say..

By the way, Ringo does not deserve to be in the HOF as a solo artist.

Why not? 

I don't think much of his solo career.

At the very least Deep Purple should be in before Ringo Starr
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« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2014, 10:25:31 AM »

Good for Ringo! He's always been my favorite Beatle!
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« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2014, 10:26:31 AM »

Pretty cold thing to say..

By the way, Ringo does not deserve to be in the HOF as a solo artist.

Why not? 

I don't think much of his solo career.

At the very least Deep Purple should be in before Ringo Starr

Yeah, Deep Purple probably should be in there, but you can't argue with Ringo's resume.
Three singles certified gold in the US.
One album certified platinum and one certified gold in the US.
Two Billboard #1 singles, two #3, a #4, a #5, a #6 and a #9.
Plus, he played on records by Harry Nilsson, Peter Frampton, Leon Russell, Steve Stills, and a slew of others, not to mention George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and The Beach Boys.  I think he's worthy. 
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« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2014, 10:31:23 AM »

I think the best known drummer in the history of Rock 'n' Roll/Rock...should be in the Hall.  I mean why not?  He's Ringo freakin' Starr.  And as much as I agree that Deep Purple deserves to be there...NO QUESTION... ... ...

What about Brian Wilson?  What's up with THAT?  Brian isn't there...solo?  What?  He hasn't written or composed enough great music yet?  Maybe another album or 3 and he'll be considered worthy?

[ Ringo's little poke at Mike was pretty gentle.  Typical Richie remark.  He's a pretty funny guy. ]

That sure was a hall of fame speech though. Wink
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« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2014, 10:46:08 AM »

What about Brian Wilson?  What's up with THAT?  Brian isn't there...solo?  What?  He hasn't written or composed enough great music yet?  Maybe another album or 3 and he'll be considered worthy?

On paper he's just not a good candidate. He only had one album that had significant chart action, his singles didn't perform that well, and if he ever pissed off Jann Wenner, he's screwed.
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« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2014, 10:59:20 AM »

Pretty cold thing to say..

By the way, Ringo does not deserve to be in the HOF as a solo artist.

He's not being inducted as a solo artist.  He's receiving the Award for Musical Excellence, which is different.   I'm a big fan, and even I agree his solo career is not worthy.  However, I'll defend him as a drummer all day long.
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« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2014, 11:00:24 AM »

What about Brian Wilson?  What's up with THAT?  Brian isn't there...solo?  What?  He hasn't written or composed enough great music yet?  Maybe another album or 3 and he'll be considered worthy?

On paper he's just not a good candidate. He only had one album that had significant chart action, his singles didn't perform that well, and if he ever pissed off Jann Wenner, he's screwed.

I think you're only eligible 25 years after releasing your first album, which means he's only been eligible since last year, it seems.

Either way, there are enough snubs in the Hall already.
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« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2014, 11:09:37 AM »

The first solo album came out in what?  1988?  26 years ago No?

Maybe they're afraid that he'll bring Mike along to make the induction speech. LOL
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« Reply #15 on: December 16, 2014, 11:15:16 AM »



Maybe they're afraid that he'll bring Mike along to make the induction speech. LOL

That's hilarious.
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« Reply #16 on: December 16, 2014, 11:18:04 AM »

Ringo is getting the Musical Excellence award which is more of a sideman category (it used to be called the Sideman award but Musical Excellence sounds more sophisticated).  It's the same award the E Street Band got last year.  So no, Ringo has not had the most prolific solo career, certainly not next to his three bandmates but he is being inducted more for his drumming and his work as a session musician.
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« Reply #17 on: December 16, 2014, 11:24:41 AM »

First Hall of Fame drummer who can't paradiddle. Or do a drum roll.  Cry
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« Reply #18 on: December 16, 2014, 11:30:16 AM »

Richy Starkey, Liverpool's finest,  *is* the embodiment of musical excellence and his drumming style is wholly unique and easily definable, like few other drummers in Rock. Those fat fills of his, while technically easy to play, are such a trademark... and he was a metronome, always steady.

The R&RHOF is kind of a joke anyway. I can think of many other groups who should get it in but that doesn't mean Ringo shouldn't. If it means something personally for him to get in, great!

I'm tired of people calling Ringo mediocre. Pete Best was mediocre and the Beatles rightly let him go (however cruelly). Ringo on the other hand became the Beatles' most captivating member on the silver screen and his laconic, idiosyncratic expressions brought us phrases like "A Hard Day's Night" and "Tomorrow Never Knows".

As far as the Mike quote goes, I think he was reacting to the negativity of what was quoted to him rather than anything personal against Mike. They seem cordial when they meet up at TM events and the like.

Anyway, just my 3 cents. Go Ringo!
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« Reply #19 on: December 16, 2014, 11:34:57 AM »

Richy Starkey, Liverpool's finest,  *is* the embodiment of musical excellence and his drumming style is wholly unique and easily definable, like few other drummers in Rock. Those fat fills of his, while technically easy to play, are such a trademark... and he was a metronome, always steady.

Right on.

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As far as the Mike quote goes, I think he was reacting to the negativity of what was quoted to him rather than anything personal against Mike. They seem cordial when they meet up at TM events and the like.


Well, he does say that he doesn't ever listen to what he has to say... Cheesy
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« Reply #20 on: December 16, 2014, 11:41:53 AM »

Despite all I just wrote (and I still stand by all of it), I will say that Dennis was more important to the Beach Boys than Ringo was to the Beatles, all things considered.
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« Reply #21 on: December 16, 2014, 05:14:28 PM »

On paper he's just not a good candidate. He only had one album that had significant chart action, his singles didn't perform that well,

...Everyone forgets about "Goodnight Vienna"...

"Ringo" went to #2 on the album chart, "Goodnight Vienna" went to #8, and between the two he had six Top 10 single placings (one a double-A-side).  Plus two non-album Top 10 singles, and three later ones that made the Top 40.

Singles-wise, that's a better placement than George!

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« Reply #22 on: December 16, 2014, 05:25:26 PM »

Pretty cold thing to say..

By the way, Ringo does not deserve to be in the HOF as a solo artist.

Agreed.  Love the Beatles and Ringo but he has not had a Hall of Fame solo career at all.....Green Day doesn't deserve it either.   
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« Reply #23 on: December 16, 2014, 08:50:05 PM »

If Ringo is in for his drumming Brian should be in for producing.
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« Reply #24 on: December 16, 2014, 09:08:58 PM »

I know Ringo's not being inducted as a solo artists, but if he was then he has no place being in the RRHOF when Brian Wilson is not
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