Video: Ringo Starr explains his philosophy on signing autographs at All Starr press conference
Photos by Trina YannicosWearing a black blazer and a glittery “peace sign” black t-shirt, Ringo took questions from reporters. When asked why he agrees to sign special photo and art prints even though he vowed a few years ago that he would not sign autographs anymore, Ringo said that he has not changed his view on signing autographs for people in public, but that he only signs for special projects where the money goes to his charity, The Lotus Foundation. Watch video here:
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The press conference was held later in the same day following a special presentation of Ringo’s new hardcover limited edition book called Photograph. Dave Grohl and others praised Ringo as a drummer and photographer during a celebration of Starr’s book of personal photographs that he shot of his life before, after and with The Beatles.
Keep it up Ringo!
Of late, Ringo seems to be attempting to rehabilitate his public image, following several years of public grumpiness. Maybe the grumpy Ringo is the real Richard Starkey, but that’s O.K. . He has made great music with The Beatles, and as a solo artist; music that has brought joy to so many millions of people. To achieve fame in the music biz(especially at The Beatles’ level) can be a very intense, exhausting and sometimes annoying thing, and Ringo has experienced this for 51 years. I hope that Ringo someday realizes that the fans are not all bad people.