Beatles fans have a rare chance to see one of their heroes in action as drummer Ringo Starr is slated to stream a live press conference and give a brief performance today (June 1) at 10 am EST. Live4Ever suggest Starr might also take fan questions.
Starr is expected to discuss a forthcoming summer European tour along with his marquee touring band of Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Rick Derringer, Richard Page, Wally Palmar and Gregg Bissonette, Clashmusic is reporting. Footage of the band rehearsing follows a link to the live stream below.
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Meanwhile, Starr and The All Star Band are set for a 28-date European tour, beginning June 4. Countries across Europe such as Ukraine, Russia, Sweden, Norway and Denmark will be visited, before Starr hits Britain for his first UK tour since 1998, which will include a homecoming performance at the Liverpool Empire on June 18. The UK tour will end in Bournemouth June 24.
