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1.
  Follow Those Starrs!   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
In 2018 I was lucky enough to be able to see Ringo Starr in concert. A longtime fan, I was thrilled to hear all of his classic songs live. But Ringo isn't the only Starr in the All-Starr Band. Can you match each with one of his hits?
Easier, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Dec 06 19
Easier
ponycargirl editor
Dec 06 19
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  Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In 1989 Ringo gathered a group of outstanding musicians and took his All Starr Band on tour. Every year or two since, he's toured the world with another group of musicians who might otherwise never play together.
Easier, 10 Qns, wilbill, Jul 15 14
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wilbill
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3.
  Sing Me A Tune!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If I sang a quiz on Ringo Starr music out of tune, would you stand up and walk out on me? Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a quiz and I'll try not to sing out of key. This quiz also includes songs by Ringo Starr with a little help from his friends.
Easier, 10 Qns, workisboring, May 25 15
Easier
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  Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a second quiz about one of rock's living treasures and his touring ensemble of rock & roll All Starrs.
Easier, 10 Qns, wilbill, Jul 16 14
Easier
wilbill
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  All Things Ringo    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This isn't really hard if you like Ringo. Good luck and enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, BlueMeanie64, May 03 10
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  The Life of Ringo Starr, the Beatles Drummer   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The best rock drummer on Earth is Ringo Starr. How much do you know about him?
Average, 10 Qns, RingoFan1964, Feb 19 19
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RingoFan1964
Feb 19 19
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trivia question Quick Question
When Ringo was six, what deadly condition was he diagnosed with?

From Quiz "The Life of Ringo Starr, the Beatles Drummer"




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Ringo Starr Trivia Questions
1. Ringo Starr, under the pseudonym Billy Shears, sang lead vocals for which song on the Beatles' 1967 "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album?

From Quiz Sing Me A Tune!

Answer: With a Little Help From My Friends

While recording the 1967 album "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", Beatles member Ringo Starr recorded the album under the alias "Billy Shears". "Billy Shears" sang lead on one song on the album - "With a Little Help From My Friends". The song was released as a single in 1978.

2. 1989's initial All Starr Band featured a performer on keyboards known as "the fifth Beatle" and "the black Beatle". What artist did the All Starr Band feature on his solo hit "Will It Go Round In Circles"?

From Quiz Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band

Answer: Billy Preston

The Beatles thought so much of Preston that their 1969 hit "Get Back" gave artist credit as "The Beatles with Billy Preston".

3. In what year was Ringo born?

From Quiz The Life of Ringo Starr, the Beatles Drummer

Answer: 1940

Ringo was born on July 7, 1940. His birth name was Richard Starkey.

4. What is Ringo's real name?

From Quiz All Things Ringo

Answer: Richard Starkey

His full given name is Richard Lee Starkey; he was named after his father.

5. Ringo Starr performed which of his songs at the 1971 "The Concert for Bangladesh"?

From Quiz Sing Me A Tune!

Answer: It Don't Come Easy

On Sunday, August 1, 1971, a benefit concert was held at at Madison Square Garden in New York City for war refugees from Bangladesh. The concert was organized by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar. At the concert, Ringo Starr performed his 1971 hit single "It Don't Come Easy". The single "It Don't Come Easy" hit the top ten in nine countries.

6. How old was Ringo when he joined the Beatles?

From Quiz The Life of Ringo Starr, the Beatles Drummer

Answer: Twenty-two

Ringo joined the Beatles in August 1962. The Beatles decided to sack their other drummer, Pete Best.

7. Which Beatles song, featuring Ringo Starr as the lead singer, became the title song for a 1968 animated film?

From Quiz Sing Me A Tune!

Answer: Yellow Submarine

The 1968 film "Yellow Submarine" is an animated musical film inspired by the musical works performed by the Beatles. The movie's soundtrack was released in January of 1969 and featured the title song, "Yellow Submarine". The title song was performed by the Beatles featuring Ringo Starr as the lead singer.

8. Roger Hodgson also joined Ringo's All Starrs in 2001. Contributing on guitar and keyboards, Hodgson performed "The Logical Song" and "Take The Long Way Home" from his days with Supertramp. What quadruple platinum album are these songs from?

From Quiz Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band 2

Answer: Breakfast In America

"Breakfast In America" was 1979's number four on the UK Album Chart, number five on the US Billboard album chart.

9. From 1992 to 1995 what son of a famous drummer handled the primary percussion duties with Ringo's All Starrs?

From Quiz Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band

Answer: Zak Starkey

Ringo plays drums during about 30 per cent of an All Starr Band performance. The primary percussion duties fall to one of the All Starrs. Ringo must have been a proud father when his son, Zak, kept the beat for three tours.

10. In June 1964 Ringo collapsed and was hospitalized due to what infection?

From Quiz The Life of Ringo Starr, the Beatles Drummer

Answer: tonsillitis

Ringo didn't have his tonsils removed, though, until December of that year. He was hospitalized in London.

11. In 1973, Ringo Starr sang on his first solo number one single on the United States Billboard Hot 100. The song was about a piece of memorabilia reminding the song's subject about a lost love. What was the name of this song?

From Quiz Sing Me A Tune!

Answer: Photograph

Ringo Starr and George Harrison wrote the song "Photograph" for Ringo Starr's 1973 album "Ringo". The song hit the top ten in nine different countries. Ringo Starr performed this song at the 2014 Grammy Awards ceremony.

12. What former Humble Pie guitarist joined the All Starr Band for the 1997-98 tour, performing his solo hits "Baby I Love Your Ways" and "Do You Feel Like We Do"?

From Quiz Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band

Answer: Peter Frampton

Frampton's 1976 album "Frampton Comes Alive!" sold over six million copies worldwide.

13. Ringo's first wife Maureen was a Beatles fan. She added backing vocals to the song "The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill". What was her maiden name?

From Quiz The Life of Ringo Starr, the Beatles Drummer

Answer: Cox

Coincidentally, Yoko Ono's first husband's last name was Cox as well. They were not related in any way, but it is an interesting fact.

14. What color are Ringo's eyes?

From Quiz All Things Ringo

Answer: Blue

Blue- who would've thought.

15. Ringo Starr sang on the Beatles' 1965 single "Act Naturally". Which country legend originally recorded the song "Act Naturally" in 1963?

From Quiz Sing Me A Tune!

Answer: Buck Owens

Johnny Russell and Voni Morrison wrote the song "Act Naturally" in 1963. Buck Owens and the Buckaroos recorded the song in 1963 and the song hit number one on the United States Billboard Country Singles chart. Loretta Lynn, Dwight Yoakam, and the Beatles covered the song "Act Naturally".

16. Edgar Winter has played sax, keyboard and percussion in a couple of Ringo's All Starr Bands over the years. In addition to "Free Ride" what monstrous instrumental hit did he perform?

From Quiz Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band

Answer: Frankenstein

Edgar and his brother, Johnny, are one of the most successful sets of siblings in rock & roll. When he performs "Frankenstein" Edgar not only plays keyboard for the body of the song but performs the electronic percussion solo. Pretty impressive.

17. According to numerous reports, which Beatle did Ringo's wife Maureen kiss first?

From Quiz The Life of Ringo Starr, the Beatles Drummer

Answer: Paul McCartney

Before she was ever Ringo's girlfriend, Maureen's friend bet her one night at the Cavern Club in Liverpool to go backstage and see if she could kiss Paul McCartney. She did this, and when she saw Ringo she kissed him too.

18. How old was Ringo when he was in a coma?

From Quiz All Things Ringo

Answer: 6

At the age of six Ringo was in a coma for several weeks.

19. In 1995 John Entwhistle of The Who became the All Starr Band's bass player. What arachnid-rock song did he perform during the tour?

From Quiz Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band 2

Answer: Boris The Spider

Entwhistle didn't sing often but his vocals tended to be memorable. "Boris The Spider" was a crowd favorite from The Who's 1966 album "A Quick One" ("Happy Jack" in the US).

20. When Ringo was six, what deadly condition was he diagnosed with?

From Quiz The Life of Ringo Starr, the Beatles Drummer

Answer: Appendicitis

Ringo stayed in the hospital until he was seven and missed a lot of schooling. He also had another attack of an illness, chronic pleurisy, when he was thirteen years old.

21. "I Wanna be your Man" was written for Ringo, but then "given" to another band to sing too. Who was the other band?

From Quiz All Things Ringo

Answer: The Rolling Stones

Ringo and Mick Jagger both sang versions of "I Wanna Be Your Man." John and Paul wrote "I Wanna Be Your Man" for Ringo because Ringo was sick of singing a cover of a song called "Boys".

22. In 1968, Ringo Starr was visiting a friend. He ordered fish and chips for lunch but accidentally received another meal. This meal inspired Ringo Starr to write and sing which Beatles song?

From Quiz Sing Me A Tune!

Answer: Octopus's Garden

After eating a dish featuring an octopus, Ringo Starr wrote and recorded the 1969 Beatles song "Octopus's Garden". The song was featured on the 1969 Beatles album titled "Abbey Road".

23. Although it's his highest charting (UK) song, Ringo has only performed it sporadically with his All Starr Band. Marc Bolan of T-Rex suggested the name "Back Off ________"

From Quiz Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band 2

Answer: Boogaloo

Ringo sang and played drums on "Back Off Boogaloo". He was backed in the studio by George Harrison and All Starr Band mates Gary Wright and Klaus Voormann.

24. What was the name of Ringo Starr's 2010 album?

From Quiz The Life of Ringo Starr, the Beatles Drummer

Answer: Y Not

The album included a song called "Walk With You", featuring Paul McCartney with backing vocals. The album was produced by Ringo and Bruce Sugar.

25. On the set of one of his movies Ringo met a woman whom he would marry. Which movie was it?

From Quiz All Things Ringo

Answer: Caveman

He finally got the girl! Ringo's second wife was Barbara Bach, who played his love interest in the movie.

26. Ringo Starr recorded a song written by country musician Hoyt Axton and bass player David Jackson. The song was about a recovered addict saying no to drugs and alcohol. What was the name of this song?

From Quiz Sing Me A Tune!

Answer: The No No Song

Ringo Starr's version of the song "The No No Song" was recorded for his 1974 album "Goodnight Vienna". "The No No Song" was released as an A-side single with another song from the "Goodnight Vienna" album called "Snookeroo". This single hit number three on the United States Billboard Hot 100.

27. Gary Brooker joined the All Starr Band in 1997, handling keyboard duties and vocals on "A Salty Dog" and "Whiter Shade Of Pale". What influential 60s progressive rock band does Brooker still play in?

From Quiz Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band

Answer: Procul Harum

There have been many attempts to explain Procul Harum's name. The reality seems to be that their first manager named them after a friend's Burmese cat.

28. Which song was written by George Harrison and Ringo Starr after the Beatles broke up in 1970?

From Quiz The Life of Ringo Starr, the Beatles Drummer

Answer: It Don't Come Easy

"It Don't Come Easy" was released in 1971. George and Ringo also recorded and wrote "Photograph", along with a couple other songs, together in the '70s.

29. When Ringo met the Beatles, they already had a drummer. Who was it?

From Quiz All Things Ringo

Answer: Pete Best & Best & Peter Best

Pete Best was eventually told that he had to leave the Beatles (Brian told him), and Ringo replaced him. However, many fans were upset at first, shouting, "Ringo never, Pete Best forever." George was even punched in the face by an upset Best fan. Imagine, the Beatles without Ringo. John, Paul, George, and... Pete; it just doesn't work.

30. In a 1968 Beatles song, Ringo Starr sang the lines "you were in a car crash and you lost your hair". Beatles fans considered the line as another cryptic clue in the "Paul McCartney is dead" mystery. What was the name of the song?

From Quiz Sing Me A Tune!

Answer: Don't Pass Me By

The 1968 song "Don't Pass Me By" was recorded for the Beatles' 1968 album "The Beatles". This album was also known as "The White Album" The single "Don't Pass Me By" featured Ringo Starr on vocals and hit number one in Denmark. Some Beatles fans believed in an urban legend that Paul McCartney had died in 1966 and was replaced with a a look-alike for public appearances. The 1968 Beatles' song "Don't Pass Me By" featured the lyrics "you were in a car crash and you lost your hair" which was believed to be a clue in the "Paul McCartney is dead" urban legend.

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