Category: People

Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has asked fans to stop sending him letters requesting autographs.

Paul McCartney played his first concert in Israel in front of an estimated 40,000 fans, on 25 September 2008.

John Lennon’s killer has been denied parole for a fifth time due to “concern for the public safety and welfare”.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, California, USA, on 2 August 2008.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, on 31 July 2008.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Starlight Theater, part of the Pala Casino Resort and Spa in Pala, California, USA, on 29 July 2008.

The Beatles’ finance expert Neil Aspinall left nearly £7m to his family in his will.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Star of the Desert Arena in Primm, Nevada, USA, on 26 July 2008.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California, USA, on 24 July 2008.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Tachi Palace Casino Resort in Lemoore, California, USA, on 22 July 2008.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville, Washington, USA, on 19 July 2008.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Pend Oreille Pavilion, part of the Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Airway Heights, Washington, USA, on 18 July 2008.

A new film depicting the early life of John Lennon is to be made, based on a book written by his half sister Julia Baird.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band performed at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Minnesota, USA, on 14 July 2008.