Joe's Christmas Gift for Ringo Starr

[sodascouts]

According to ContactMusic.com:

"THE EAGLES star JOE WALSH has hired a Chicago, Illinois artist to paint the likenesses of THE BEATLES on four chairs - as a Christmas gift for RINGO STARR."

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!

[EagleLady]

Wow, That is really cool of Joe to do.

[MikeA]

Maybe with intimate friends and family, Ringo is not nearly so reluctant to acknowledge his experiences with the "Beatles"! I think he is just burned out on talking about "Beatles" to the public.

[EagleLady]

I don't see why he should be, he can't hide the fact he was with the biggest group from the sixties.

[MikeA]

I don't see why he should be, he can't hide the fact he was with the biggest group from the sixties.

Yeah, actually probably the most musically significant group of all time! They really did revolutionize Popular Music and influenced culture like no other band has ever done. You can argue their musical ability as compared to other bands, but I don't think you can compare any other band that has ever been to them as far as IMPACT on music and culture.

And Ringo is sick of talking about it. He's wanted to "move on" but the press and public are far more interested in what he "has been" than what "He is".

[EagleLady]

I don't blame him there.

[Prettymaid]

It does give sort of an insider's look at the relationship between Joe and Ringo. I would initially think that it's a corny gift, but Joe knows Ringo well and I'm sure he wouldn't be going to the trouble if it wasn't something he knows Ringo will enjoy. Heck, I would love to see it!

[EagleLady]

a corny gift? I would say not

[AzEaglesFan]

At $1700. it must be a real work of art.

[ticky]

I think Ringo just wants to sit on Paul's head *G* It is kind of a weird thing.. I mean I can see a painting of the band, or even a real tasteful but useful piece of furnishing, but chairs? hmmm.. I guess I'd have to see it before I make a final judgement. It is a very thoughtful idea tho