Hey, Prodigy's cool, they said yes as long as I put a copyright notice.
So here are Ringo's responses from Prodigy's BB:
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PRODIGY(R) interactive personal service 05/25/95 12:33 PM
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TIME: 05/17 12:41 PM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: SHEILA LIPSCHUTZ (SDJF88E)
SUBJECT: RINGO
Hi Ringo,
My question is the following: If a tribute album came out
tomorrow which covered your career from Rory Storm thru the
All Star Band and everything in between, and the following 4
artists were on it, what songs would YOU like to see them
cover? They artists are:
1. Snoop Doggy Dog
2. Whitney Houston
3. Neil Young
4. Nine Inch Nails
Thanks!
Sheila L
TOPIC: ROCK MUSIC (L-Z)
TIME: 05/25 3:23 AM
TO: SHEILA LIPSCHUTZ (SDJF88E)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: RINGO
Dear Sheila,
No idea.
I'm only in the country for three months.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/19 8:22 PM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: ROBERT YOUNG (VVSN30A)
SUBJECT: ACTING CAREER?
RINGO,
ANY PLANS TO MAKE ANOTHER MOVIE? ALSO, WHO WOULD YOU LIKE
TO SEE PORTRAY YOU IN A MOVIE ABOUT YOUR CAREER?
BOB
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 3:23 AM
TO: ROBERT YOUNG (VVSN30A)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: ACTING CAREER?
Dear Bob,
No plans to make another movie.
I suppose the part would be too hard for Jack -
(Nicholson).....so we'd have to give it to DeNiro.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/22 4:52 PM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: GINA WALTERS (XCMG71A)
SUBJECT: ANTHOLOGY
Ringo -
Are you happy with the way the Beatles anthology video
series is working out? Do you have any idea what will be
on the 6 CDs that are coming out at the same time as the
videos? Will it be mostly previously released songs or
stuff that is on bootlegs and "unreleased"?
Is it true that you, George, and Paul re-recorded "In Spite
of all the Danger" for the anthology?
Thanks for taking the time to answer this!!!! -Gina
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 3:20 AM
TO: GINA WALTERS (XCMG71A)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: ANTHOLOGY
Dear Gina,
Yes, finally.
It'll be mostly previously released songs with
unreleased takes of some of the tracks. So you might have a
different take on "Love Me Do."
No, we didn't re-record "In Spite of all the Danger."
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/13 10:18 AM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: ALLISON HADEN (TTSM97C)
SUBJECT: ARE YOU HAPPY?
hi again,ringo. i just wondered if after all you have been
through if you are happy. are you comfortable with what a
star you are?
sincerely,
-allison
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 3:20 AM
TO: ALLISON HADEN (TTSM97C)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: ARE YOU HAPPY?
Dear Allison,
I'm really happy, and I'm very comfortable, thank you.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/18 4:12 PM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: MICHAEL PRIEUR (MMVV32A)
SUBJECT: AUTOBIOGRAPHY?
Mr. Starr,
I would like to know if you plan to pen your life?
I'd love to hear your stories playing with Carl Perkins, Roy
O'berson (sp) (sorry) and etc.
Good luck with your tour.
Will you be in the Detroit Metro Area?
Mike Prieur
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 3:20 AM
TO: MICHAEL PRIEUR (MMVV32A)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: AUTOBIOGRAPHY?
Dear Mike,
No, no plans to write a book.
We're doing great in Detroit....we'll be at Pine Knob.
It was a thrill to play with Carl, of course, because I
covered a lot of his tracks on the Beatles albums.
Roy Orbison we toured with , and he was the hardest act we
ever had to follow.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/14 10:20 AM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: PHILIP SPERANZA (GSPV00A)
SUBJECT: BACK OFF BOOGALOO
Dear Ringo,
We all know about your past and I am sure you are tired of
answering questions about the Beatles.
1. What is in store for the future fo you? (and us) Are you
planning or recording a new album?
2. How did John come up with the nickname Boogaloo for Paul?
What encouraged you to write/record Back Off Boogaloo?
See you in Atlantic City. I loved the first two tour. It is
a pity Eric Carmen declined the invitation.
Phil
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 2:51 AM
TO: PHILIP SPERANZA (GSPV00A)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: BACK OFF BOOGALOO
Dear Phil,
Well, I don't know about it being a nickname for Paul,
Marc Bolan from T.Rex inspired me to write that song. We had
dinner one night and that's how we spoke-- it was all
"Boogaloo" and "back off." I went to bed that night and
woke up in the middle of the night with that song in my
head, and it took me ten minutes.
As for the future, we'll be on tour until the middle of
September, then we'll go on holiday. No record plans
at the moment.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/13 6:33 PM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: STEVE MARINUCCI (DVMC64A)
SUBJECT: BEATLES IN CONCERT
Ringo: What's your favorite memory of a Beatles concert?
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 3:16 AM
TO: STEVE MARINUCCI (DVMC64A)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: BEATLES IN CONCERT
Dear Steve,
I think Shea.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/13 6:37 PM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: STEVE MARINUCCI (DVMC64A)
SUBJECT: BEATLES UNRELEASED
Ringo: Aside from the CD set planned to go along with the
Anthology, would you personally have any objections to
releases of unreleased recordings in the future, say another
concert?
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 3:12 AM
TO: STEVE MARINUCCI (DVMC64A)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: BEATLES UNRELEASED
Dear Steve,
There aren't many unreleased recordings, and whatever is
unreleased, we'll be putting it out with the anthology.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/21 4:14 PM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: CHRISTINE TRIGILIO (NSJM55A)
SUBJECT: BIGGER THAN OJ
Hi there Ringo!!
How's it going? Instead of asking trade Beatle questions, I
would like to know what's in your future career plans, since
there is life after making music history. I hope you are
doing well!
P.S. You are my favorite Beatle, I thought that might be
pleasant to know.
With admiration,
Chris
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 3:12 AM
TO: CHRISTINE TRIGILIO (NSJM55A)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: BIGGER THAN OJ
Dear Chris,
Well, every time we come to do this tour, I say this is
the last one. And then everyone poinbts out that I said that
last time. I plan this to go on as long as I can.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/21 6:29 PM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: SARAH BAENEN (WXHG08C)
SUBJECT: DESERT ISLAND DISCS
Dear Ringo Starr,
I know that Paul McCartney was on a radio program, Desert
Island Discs, where he had to pick something like 9 songs he
would take with him if he was stranded on a desert island.
What songs would you choose?
Sarah Baenen
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 3:12 AM
TO: SARAH BAENEN (WXHG08C)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: DESERT ISLAND DISCS
Dear Sarah,
I think...what would you do...Earl Bostic and Lightnin'
Hopkins.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/12 4:19 AM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: JAMES DICKINSON (MRAD12A)
SUBJECT: HELLO TO #1 DRUMMER
First off I would like to say this is an honor to even write
to you. I'm a huge Beatles and Ringo, Paul, George, and
John fan. I saw you back in '89 in Sacramento, Ca and you
were great. It was great to hear Yellow Submarine and It
Don't Come Easy live. Here is my ??. I hope you don't mind.
If John had been alive these past 15 years do you think that
the four of you may have got together at some point and have
you wanted to all these years? Thanks.
You are a class act and I can't wait to see you in San
Diego, Ca this summer. Jim Dickinson in San Diego, Ca.
PS I'm listening to a Beatles CD as I type. Take care Ringo.
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 3:12 AM
TO: JAMES DICKINSON (MRAD12A)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: HELLO TO #1 DRUMMER
Dear Jim,
I've no idea if we would have worked together and
done that, but it would have been fine with me.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/16 5:45 AM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: BEN KRELITZ (JBFU69A)
SUBJECT: PETE BEST
Dear Ringo,
Would you tell the real story of the events that led
up to your replacing Pete?
Were you mates with him? Are you in contact now?
What was it like the first few weeks with the band?
Did you have any misgivings about joining the
Beatles?
Thanks, and continued success!
Ben
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 3:08 AM
TO: BEN KRELITZ (JBFU69A)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: PETE BEST
Dear Ben,
The real story about joining the band is long, and it's
been told....misgivings about joining the Beatles? No.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/14 10:41 AM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: MICHAEL MERICAN (BVMB18A)
SUBJECT: PROUDEST MOMENT?
Dear Ringo: First, we are all very sorry about the death of
your first wife. I have been a Beatles Fan since 1970 when
I was five years old. I would ask my older brothers to put
on Let It Be or "The Talking Album" as I would put it. I
never thought I would be able to ask a Beatle any questions
so I will just ask two. 1) What was your proudest moment as
a Beatle? and 2) Did you ever say to yourself when you were
making the music, "This music will last forever?"
Thank you very much for everything!!!!
Mike
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 3:08 AM
TO: MICHAEL MERICAN (BVMB18A)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: PROUDEST MOMENT?
Dear Mike,
I don't think at the beginning you think like that.
You're just busy working, busy doing it, busy having fun,
you know. Proudest moment....it's very hard. You could pick
The Palladium, you could pick Shea, you could pick "Rubber
Soul" or "Pepper"...you know, it was such a fabulous time.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/15 6:04 PM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: HUGH SCHWERIN (GBMS15A)
SUBJECT: RINGO LOOK HERE
I love the Beatles.What was your favorite movie that you did
with the Beatles?What is your favorite Beatles album?
Your loyal fan,
Dave Schwerin
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 3:03 AM
TO: HUGH SCHWERIN (GBMS15A)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: RINGO LOOK HERE
Dear Dave,
Favorite movie would be "Hard Day's Night", and for
albums...there are too many of them.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/17 4:07 PM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: SHAUN PITTMAN (VNHX06C)
SUBJECT: ROCK 'N' ROLL MUSIC
Dear Ringo,
I'm a seventeen year old guitar player and bigtime
Beatlemanic. I just want to ask what was it like to be in a
band that changed rock 'n' roll music in America forever?
Also what was it like to work with such musical genius such
as Paul McCartney and John Lennon?(no offense intended)
Forever a Beatles Fan,
Shaun Pittman
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 3:03 AM
TO: SHAUN PITTMAN (VNHX06C)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: ROCK 'N' ROLL MUSIC
Dear Shaun,
How can you answer that?
It feels great.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/16 10:07 AM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: MATT CHERRY (DJNP51C)
SUBJECT: THOUGHTS ON DRUMMING
Dear Mr. Starkey,
I am by far the biggest Beatle fan around and definitely one
of your biggest fans. I always admired your drumming
techniques and I believe that you truly are the greatest
rock and roll drummer there is. It is because of that that I
always wondered why you never did more than 1 drum solo on
any of the Beatles' songs. Your solo on "The End" is a
classic! Well, don't pass me by:) and write me back if you
get the chance. I look forward to reading your reply.
Yours truly,
Matt Cherry
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 3:03 AM
TO: MATT CHERRY (DJNP51C)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: THOUGHTS ON DRUMMING
Dear Matt,
I'm not one of those drummers who do solos, it never
interested me. Even other people's.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/21 6:25 PM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: SARAH BAENEN (WXHG08C)
SUBJECT: WHAT DO YOU MISS
Dear Ringo Starr,
What do you miss the most about being a member of the
Beatles?
Sarah Baenen
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 2:55 AM
TO: SARAH BAENEN (WXHG08C)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: WHAT DO YOU MISS
Dear Sarah,
I think I miss the most.... hanging out with John, Paul
and George.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/12 1:42 AM
TO: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
FROM: DALE HUNT (XTWJ41A)
SUBJECT: WORKING W/JOE WALSH?
Dear Sir:
It is indeed an honor and a privilege writing to you. I
enjoyed greatly the first "ALL-STARR" tour on video and
album, as well as your solo work and the Beatles tunes.
My question is short and simple: do you have any plans to
work with Joe Walsh anytime in the foreseeable future? I
think you two have done some great work in the past, but I
didn't know what the status might be of any further work
with the Beatles and Eagles working together again
themselves. Take care, Sir. Dale Hunt Greensboro, NC
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 2:59 AM
TO: DALE HUNT (XTWJ41A)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: WORKING W/JOE WALSH?
Dear Dale,
Yes. Of course you know the Eagles got back together,
but I'm sure that Joe will be popping up from time to time
on this new Ringo Starr All Star Tour.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 3:08 AM
TO: BOB RODRICK JR (BKMN71D)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: MUSIC THRU THE YEARS
Dear Bob,
The music that I first loved was Little Richard, John
Lee Hooker, Chuck Berry....all those old rockers, that's
where I came in.
Today, I'd like to listen to something that lasted
longer than a year, personally.
Ringo Starr
TOPIC: RINGO STARR
TIME: 05/25 2:55 AM
TO: DENISE KOLEDA (GXMB68C)
FROM: RINGO STARR (ROCK99F)
SUBJECT: MUSICAL INFLUENCES
Dear Denise,
You asked me about tips for starting a band, who do I
listen to now, and who were my influences. Well, there's
just too many influences, from childhood-- from Gene Autrey
to John Lee Hooker, you know? Tips...you've just got to get
out there and play.
Ringo Starr
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