Ringo Starr Sent Fans a Direct Message — and They’re Still Talking About It Years Later
Ringo Starr'S Shocking Direct Message to Fans Still Has Everyone Talking Years Later?
Discover the shocking truth behind Ringo Starr's direct message to fans that has left everyone talking for years. The former Beatles drummer is known for his charismatic stage presence and iconic music, but what he had to say to his fans has sparked a lot of conversation and debate. In this video, we'll delve into the details of Ringo Starr's surprising message and explore why it still has everyone talking years later. From his time with the Beatles to his successful solo career, Ringo Starr has always been a beloved figure in the music industry, but his direct message to fans has added a new layer to his legacy. Join us as we examine the impact of Ringo Starr's words and what they mean for his fans and the music world at large.
00:00Ringo Starr sent fans a direct message, and they're still talking about it years later.
00:05The Beatles legend confused fans with his warning.
00:08On October 13, 2008, Ringo Starr stunned fans by announcing he would no longer sign fan mail.
00:15In a 43-second video message, the legendary Beatles drummer told fans he had a serious message to relay.
00:22He then gave fans one week's notice as he told them directly with peace and love, I want to tell you.
00:26After the 20th of October, do not send fan mail to any address that you have.
00:32Nothing will be signed after the 20th of October, the music icon added.
00:36If that is the date on the envelope, it's going to be tossed.
00:40I'm warning you with peace and love.
00:42I have too much to do, so no more fan mail, and no objects to be signed.
00:47Nothing.
00:49Anyway, peace and love, peace and love.
00:51At the time, Starr received backlash from many who felt he seemed unappreciative of his fans.
00:57He soon issued a statement to Rolling Stone to explain that he was tired of seeing items with his autograph being peddled online.
01:04The fan mail ban is in direct response to an inordinate amount of items which have recently appeared for sale on eBay.
01:10And to those that repeatedly send cards and items to be signed, he explained,
01:16Before adding that his video message wasn't directed at his real fans,
01:21Ten years later, Starr appeared on SiriusXM's Howard Stern show and explained that the last straw came after he signed some guitar scratch plates.
01:29The legendary musician found out that someone screwed one of the signed scratch plates onto a junky guitar
01:35and was selling it for three thousand dollars because it had his name on it.
01:41So I only signed for charity now, mainly my charity and my wife Barbara's charity, he explained.
01:47Nearly 20 years after Starr's fan mail ban, fans still talk about it.
01:51Some joke about being warned by Starr with peace and love.
01:55I've been tossed with peace and love, one commenter wrote on Instagram.
01:59The fan mail game was changed forever after this, another noted.
02:04In a Reddit thread, one fan wanted to know,
02:06Did anyone send Ringo fan mail after the 20th of October?
02:10Did he respond?
02:11I sent Ringo fan mail a week or two before the deadline and still haven't heard back.
02:16Fourteen years later, any day now.
02:18Another fan cracked.
02:19Starr's Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney also commented on the situation.
02:23I love it, McCartney said on Stern's show.
02:26You've gotta love Ringo.
02:26The thing is, you know, Ringo was always like that.
02:30He was the one, if fans came to his door, he just said,
02:33Pee off.
02:34This is my private life.
02:35Out there.
02:36I'm a Beatle, that's fine.
02:37But I'm at home with babies and a wife.
02:39I don't want that.
02:41And I think it's very brave of Ringo to just go, you know,
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