![]() ![]() He ran with a rough crowd − a gang of Teddy boys – and he could play the drums. Starkey was a sickly child and a ‘no hoper’ student, in Lewisohn’s telling, but he grew into an accomplished girl magnet and one of the best dancers in Liverpool – a guy who could flip, flop and fly the girls on the dancefloor. It’s one of the things I like best about a book that doesn’t just rehash the same old Beatles stories, but deconstructs, revises and sometimes rebuts them. The publication a few weeks ago of Mark Lewisohn’s Tune In − The Beatles: All These Years, Vol 1, the first of a what is likely to be a definitive three-volume biography, goes a long way toward giving Ringo his due. If anyone’s due for a re-evaluation in the most famous rock band of all time, it’s Richy Starkey, born 73 years ago in Liverpool. Ringo Starr may be one of the four most famous people ever to play in a rock ‘n’ roll band, but he’s also popularly perceived as one of the luckiest, his contributions to a legendary legacy dwarfed by those of John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. Last month a zebra crossing on Abbey Road in north London was given Grade II-listed status, even though it was moved in the 1970s, years after the band were photographed there for the cover of their Abbey Road album.One problem with being as big as the Beatles is that myths get ingrained and are repeated so often that they after a few decades they’re treated as fact. George Harrison's Arnold Grove childhood home remains a private house. The childhood homes of John Lennon – Mendips, in Menlove Avenue – and Sir Paul McCartney – in Forthlin Road – are popular tourist attractions run by the National Trust. We have not been helped by the massive cuts, but we are determined to get on with this work to improve the lives of local residents." "It is vital for local people that this scheme goes ahead. They want the city council to demolish these properties as soon as possible so that they can get on with their lives. "They are telling us that they are absolutely sick of the delays and the conditions they have to live in. Residents have been fully involved in developing the proposals and have shown they want decent homes to replace houses which have long passed their lifespan. Liverpool city council says the ageing properties are "beyond economic repair", adding that local residents are desperate for better housing.Ī spokesman said: "Grant Shapps may not be aware of the fact that we have consulted extensively with local residents over these plans and the overwhelming majority are in favour of them. The decision to demolish houses on Madryn Street was made in August but Liverpool's planning committee will meet this month to finalise the details. A nearby home, 10 Admiral Grove, where he lived for 20 years, will remain standing. Starr, 70, lived at Madryn Street for the first few years of his life. Some 445 pre-1919 terrace houses in Dingle's Welsh Streets neighbourhood will be replaced as part of the scheme. Officials said it did not deserve a preservation order as it lacked "historic or architectural importance". If the council ignores Shapps's request, his department has the power to step in to halt the project.Įnglish Heritage has rejected a request for the property to be given listed status. The minister's intervention follows a campaign by a group of Beatles fans. In particular, I want local community groups to have the opportunity to put forward viable proposals to preserve this historic house." That is why, before a single bulldozer rumbles along Madryn Street, I want to ensure every option has been considered. "But when what many people consider to be a culturally important building, such as the birthplace of the drummer in the world's most famous band, is at risk then feelings are going to be even stronger. "Any regeneration project will generate strong feelings," said Shapps. ![]()
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