Tim From Wisconsin Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Don't send any mail to Ringo after October 20th!I would imagine that it does get a little tiring trying to answer fan-mail, but this is a different approach.Tim http://www.pollstar.com/news/viewnews.pl?NewsID=11495 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 After 50 years of signing his name for fans who, let's face it, mostly sell it for profit...Ringo deserves a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim From Wisconsin Posted October 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 After 50 years of signing his name for fans who, let's face it, mostly sell it for profit...Ringo deserves a break. Very true, and he actually has requested this in a polite way.Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sllvnbil Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Ringo,,, the bitter Beatle!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missy Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 I don't blame him at least he's honest. He could let people spend thier cash, send the items and then toss them in the trash. He's 68 years old he has better things to do I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 I didn't know he previously dealt with fan mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sllvnbil Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 "Peace & Love,,,Peace & Love,,,, LEAVE ME THE #$%% ALONE!!!!! Peace and Love,,,,, Peace and Love!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Ha!!! Go Bill!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Oh well, he's getting older--he deserves a break.It must be extremely exhausting just having been a Beatle! I don't blame him one bit. --D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Davie Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Sorry folks...but for the last year, we have seen him coming off as 'bitter' or a 'grumpy old man' more than just today.1. In April, he pissed off Liverpudlians by dissing his hometown on national TV in the UK.2. In June, he walked off the set of 'Regis & Kelly' when attempting to promote 'Liverpool 8', over 'creative differences'.3. In his myspace cross-interview with Ben Harpur, it's a tradition to exchange gifts between the stars interviewing each other. Ben gave Ringo an antique snare drum that he had owend since childhood. Ringo gave Ben a plastic bracelet that had his CD on a computer chip. Ooooooh.4. Now this.No, I don't "blame" him for wanting to ride out his life in peace, after the thousands of times he's signed his name (even though I don't own anything with his name on it). But jeez louise, he could express it completely differently....showing a little more gratitude to the people who loved him, and for the fans who bought Beatle records that paid for his rehabs and lavish lifestyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Allen Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 ...as much as i love ringo, the 'peace and love' thing's gotta go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Davie Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 I agree with you, Bob. It just seems so fake and 'knee-jerk'. And with this latest episode, the emphasis is on the 'jerk' and not the 'knee'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy K. Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Yes, fans(of sports, acting, music, etc.) can certainly bombard someone with an overwhelming amount of mail. Plus the fact that the autograph business has gotten out of control, is disgusting.But I think Ringo could have used a bit more tact. I remember, when "Charlie's Angels" was one of the top TV shows. The girls would get bombarded by mail....and Kate Jackson had thousands of cards made up stating she appreciates the mail, but regrets that she cannot answer every letter personally. Simple, to the point, firm---but without being rude about it.Now, to be "Devil's Advocate", and look at the other side of the coin.....perhaps Ringo has a perverse plan to get people to notice him and his work more. After all, we live in a world where bad behaviour is the best form of publicity.After all, it works for Britney Spears, Amy Winehouse, rappers and a bunch of marinally talented actors.....Just two schools of thought, here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sllvnbil Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 "Peace & Love",,,,, "Peace & Love",,,," my #$%^&($# sharpie don't work anymore!!! 'Peace & Love",,,,, 'Peace & Love""""" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 "Peace & Love",,,,, "Peace & Love",,,," my #$%^&($# sharpie don't work anymore!!! 'Peace & Love",,,,, 'Peace & Love""""" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy McLintock Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 "Peace & Love",,,,, "Peace & Love",,,," my #$%^&($# sharpie don't work anymore!!! 'Peace & Love",,,,, 'Peace & Love""""" Hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbecstacy Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 And now comes this latest news item (from wmgk.com news) concerning a loving fan encounter with Mr. Peace and Love:Ringo Starr had a run-in with an overzealous fan on Sunday night (November 9th) in Monaco after accepting the prestigious Diamond award on behalf of the Beatles at the World Music Awards. Mirror.co.uk reported that the Beatle drummer clashed with a starstruck fan, with an eyewitness explaining, "A middle-aged woman ran over and threw her arms around him, almost knocking him over. Ringo was a bit shocked, he just wanted to get away. After he shouted at her she looked absolutely stunned, but he just walked away." Allheadline news.com reported that Starr was heard to scream at the woman, "Get off me. F*** off!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy McLintock Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Well she wasn't a long lost friend of his. Geez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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