Though he's more often snapping a quick picture with his iPhone or
iPad these days (or perhaps live-streaming his birthday celebration on
Periscope), Ringo Starr is showing off his traditional photography with
his new book Photograph.
Released last week, PHOTOGRAPH the book features rare and unseen archival images
snapped by the famed Beatles drummer (as well as images reproduced from
his family albums) during the rise of the mop-topped quartet through
the legendary band's heyday.
The past year has been a busy one for Ringo
Starr: along with participating in anniversary events marking 50 years
since the Beatles hit North America, he was inducted into the Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame, released his 18th solo studio album and continued to
tour with his All-Starr Band. Last week, he unveiled Photograph, his new
book of archival images.
Ringo, born Richard Starkey, rediscovered the rock 'n' roll treasure
trove when he and his wife Barbara began preparing for an exhibit for
the Grammy Museum.
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"I found a box of negatives, photographs and my mother died – God
rest her soul – and she had a couple small cases of stuff because she
collected everything," he told CBC News chief correspondent Peter
Mansbridge.
"We thought we'd better archive [it]."
Though he turned 75 in early July, Starr has had one of his busiest years since his whirlwind days with the Beatles.
Along with participating in a raft of tributes marking 50 years since
the group made its North American debut, Starr was inducted into the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by former bandmate Paul McCartney, released
his 18th solo studio album (titled Postcards from Paradise) and
continued to tour with his All-Starr Band.
Watch CBC's Peter Mansbridge interview with Ringo Star in the video:
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