PREMIERING ON MAY 2, 2008, YET TAPED ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2006 FOLLOWING A LONG POST-PRODUCTION PROCESS, hbo's "RINGO STARR: OFF THE RECORD" IS an intimate conversation hosted by fellow musician Dave Stewart. the Beatles' drummer discusses his career and influences, sharing stories from his childhood, the heyday of Beatlemania, the group's trip to India to meet the Maharishi, their breakup and his solo career as a touring musician. With an audience of musicians and fans looking on, Starr also demonstrates some of his iconic percussion riffs from the Beatles' classic recordings. The 51 minutes passes much too quickly, FOR Ringo on view in "Off the Record" is the drummer at his warm, charming best.

OBTAINED DIRECTLY FROM ONE OF THE CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS OF THIS program, MARK FARRELL, FAB 4 COLLECTIBLES PROUDLY OFFERS THIS TREMENDOUSLY HUGE 4' (FEET) X 5' (FEET) BLACK AND WHITE 1965 HEAD SHOT POSTER OF RINGO STARR, USED AS A BACK-DROP SET DESIGN IMAGE FOR THE SHOW'S STAGE. ONE CAN SEE THIS BACK-DROP HANGING IN THE REAR OF THE STAGE DIRECTLY BEHIND WHERE RINGO IS SEATED. THE PHOTO IS ALSO USED AS THE IMAGE FOR THE TITLE sequence OF THE SHOW'S OPENING. THE BACK-DROP POSTER WAS SIGNED BY RINGO FOR MR. FARRELL FOLLOWING THE TAPING OF THE SHOW. RINGO SIGNS IN BLACK FELT MARKER:  " WOW "  RINGO O6  +  ACROSS THE AREA OF HIS HAND. THE AUTOGRAPH MEASURES A WHOPPING 8½" ACROSS AND 5" HIGH.

THE POSTER, MOUNTED ON A THICK WAXY BACKING, WAS TAKEN DOWN BY MR. FARRELL, SIGNED BY RINGO, AND THEN ROLLED. IT HAS REMAINED ROLLED SINCE THAT DAY AND IS IN STUNNING NEAR MINT CONDITION.

the poster is accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance from MR. FARRELL.

"Ringo Starr: Off The Record" is a great sentimental journey and one of the best interviews with Ringo. Part of it, certainly, is the fact that his buddy, Dave Stewart, who worked on Ringo's record, "Liverpool 8", hosts the interview. It puts Ringo in a comfort zone from the very beginning. But really the credit goes to the fact that the interview seriously explores Ringo's creative vision of the Beatles and how he saw his role in the band and that the show doesn't just rehash Beatle history. Ringo shows pride at his role in the band, as well he should, and it's evident in his comments.

there are the usual questions about the early days and how ringo came into the band without an audition. Then the discussion turns to Beatlemania, which Ringo actually looks fondly on, a contrast to George's thoughts in the Anthology that "Everybody went mad." The absolute must-see moments in this show, however, are when Ringo goes actually behind his drum kit and plays riffs from several Beatle songs. Not all are songs he has played with the All-Starr Band publicly -- perhaps in some time, but nonetheless still manages to play effortlessly.

Another charming segment is when Stewart pulls out a box of LP albums and plays a flash card game with Ringo, asking him for improvisational comments on the records. A few of the comments are quite unique, especially the ones on a couple of Beatle-related albums. The show is also dotted with rare film clips from Shea Stadium, Japan, the films "A Hard Day's Night" and "Let It Be," and several Beatle videos.

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ACCOMPANIED BY LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY FROM FRANK CAIAZZO.

AS AN INTERESTING SIDE NOTE, THE TWO RINGS THAT ARE ON RINGO'S FINGERS IN THIS PHOTOGRAPH, WERE JUST SOLD BY HIM IN THE JULIAN'S DECEMBER 2015 AUCTION IN LOS ANGELES. the black onyx ring sold for $100,000 - while the sapphire pinky ring went for $106,250.